Actor

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Born September 06, 1972 (54 years old)

Birthplace Hackney, London, England, UK

Gender Male

Primary Focus Acting

Entertainment Industry Veteran • 2002

Idris Elba

Celebrated for Actor & Distinctive Filmmaking

Total Titles 1

Avg Rating ★ 9.3

Lead Genre Drama

Career Span 2002

Idris Elba Biography & Career Overview

Idrissa Akuna 'Idris' Elba OBE is an acclaimed English actor, producer, musician, and DJ renowned for his charismatic screen presence, commanding deep baritone voice, and versatile international filmography. Born in London to Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian parents, Elba achieved a monumental American breakthrough portraying the sharp, corporate-minded drug kingpin Russell 'Stringer' Bell in David Simon's seminal HBO crime series The Wire (2002–2004). He achieved further worldwide acclaim headlining the BBC psychological crime drama Luther as the brilliant, tortured DCI John Luther, winning a Golden Globe Award and four Primetime Emmy nominations. Elba earned widespread critical praise for his visceral portrayal of a brutal warlord in Cary Joji Fukunaga's Beasts of No Nation (2015), played Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Heimdall in Marvel's Thor and Avengers franchises, Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad, and starred in Pacific Rim and Hijack. A cultural icon and philanthropist, Elba commands global admiration. Appointed OBE for services to drama and a prolific global philanthropist, Elba continues to captivate global audiences across blockbuster franchises, high-concept thrillers, and acclaimed independent cinema.

Known For Highlights

The Wire

2002 ★ 9.3

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Birth Place & Origin

Hackney, London, England, UK

Where was Idris Elba born? Born in Hackney, London, England, UK on September 06, 1972.

Debut Movie (First Project)

The Wire

What was Idris Elba's debut movie? Their earliest cataloged film was The Wire (2002).

Hit Movies & Top Works

The Wire

What are Idris Elba's hit movies? Top-rated masterpieces include The Wire.

Total Movies Count

1 Total Credits

How many total movies has Idris Elba done? Catalog contains 0 movies and 1 series spanning 2002.

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Idris Elba Movies List & Filmography Timeline

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Career Span

2002

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Highest Rated

The Wire

★ 9.3 / 10 Masterpiece

Cumulative Gross

Box Office Record

Lifetime Worldwide

Archive Scope

1 Verified Works

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Idris Elba was born in Hackney, London, England, UK on September 06, 1972 (currently 54 years old). Their place of birth and early upbringing provided the cultural foundation for an acclaimed cinema career spanning 2002.

Idris Elba's official debut movie (first cataloged project) is The Wire, released in 2002 as Actor. This project launched their career timeline in the industry.

Idris Elba's highest-rated project on TonightOnScreen is The Wire with a stellar rating of 9.3/10. Other blockbuster hit movies and critically acclaimed works include The Wire (9.3★).

Idris Elba has worked on 1 total cataloged titles on TonightOnScreen spanning 2002, featuring 0 feature movies and 1 series (1 acting). Their most frequent genre is Drama.

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