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Idris Elba
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Idris Elba

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Also known as Big Driis the Londoner, DJ Big Driis, Idrissa Akuna Elba Obe

Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba is an English actor, DJ, and rapper. He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. His films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. In 2025, Elba was named as the UK's ninth-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist.

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Sir Idris Elba, born Idrissa Akuna Elba in the London Borough of Hackney on September 6, 1972, is a British and Sierra Leonean actor, film producer, and disc jockey. He began his professional career in 1994 and resides in London, though he has also worked in New York City. Elba is married to Sabrina Dhowre and has two children. He speaks English and has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

His notable works include *Thor*, *Finding Dory*, *Zootopia*, and *The Jungle Book*. He has also been credited with seven written works, including *From Ideas to Impact* and *Pacific Rim*. Elba received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire, a Knight Bachelor, an honorary doctorate, and an award from The King's Trust. He was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for Best Actor.

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  • From Ideas to Impact
  • Pacific Rim
  • No Good Deed
  • Sometimes In April
  • The Dark Tower | Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey | NON-USA Format | PAL | Region 4 Import - Australia

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Gender
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Country
England
Active from
1972

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Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba (/ˈɪdrɪs/ IH-driss; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor, DJ, and rapper. He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. His films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. In 2025, Elba was named as the UK's ninth-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist.

Elba studied acting at the National Youth Music Theatre in London. He rose to prominence playing Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (2002–2004), and DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (2010–2019), the latter of which earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film as well as four nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He was also Emmy-nominated for his guest role in Showtime comedy-drama series The Big C (2011) and for his leading role in Apple TV+ thriller series Hijack (2023). He is also known for his recurring guest role as Charles Miner in the NBC sitcom The Office (2009).

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