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Idrissa Akuna "Idris" Elba (born 6 September 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. Elba grew up in Canning Town, East London. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Family Affairs. He has worked in a variety... See full bio »

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Idrissa Akuna Elba
in Hackney, London, England, UK
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2014 The Gunman (filming)
 
2014 No Good Deed (post-production)
 
2013 Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (post-production)
Nelson Mandela
 
2013 Thor: The Dark World (post-production)
Heimdall
 
2013 Second Coming (post-production)
Mark
 
2010-2013 Luther (TV series)
DCI John Luther
– Episode #3.4 (2013) … DCI John Luther
– Episode #3.3 (2013) … DCI John Luther
– Episode #3.2 (2013) … DCI John Luther
– Episode #3.1 (2013) … DCI John Luther
– Episode #2.4 (2011) … DCI John Luther
See all 14 episodes »
 
2013 Pacific Rim
Stacker Pentecost
 
2012/I Prometheus
Janek
 
2011 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Moreau
 
2011 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Video Game)
Truck (voice)
 
2011 Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 (TV series)
Police Officer
– Intervention (2011) … Police Officer
 
2011 Thor
Heimdall
 
2010 The Big C (TV series)
Lenny
– The Ecstasy and the Agony (2010) … Lenny
– Happy Birthday, Cancer (2010) … Lenny
– Taking Lumps (2010) … Lenny
– Blue-Eyed Iris (2010) … Lenny
 
2010 Takers
Gordon Cozier
 
2010/I The Losers
Roque
 
2010/I Legacy
Malcolm Gray
 
2009 Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices (TV series)
– Episode #1.7 (2009)
 
2009 The Office (TV series)
Charles Miner
– Company Picnic (2009) … Charles Miner
– Broke (2009) … Charles Miner
– Heavy Competition (2009) … Charles Miner
– Dream Team (2009) … Charles Miner
– Michael Scott Paper Company (2009) … Charles Miner
See all 7 episodes »
 
2009 Obsessed
Derek
 
2009 The Unborn
Arthur Wyndham
 
2008 The Human Contract
Larry
 
2008 RocknRolla
Mumbles
 
2008/I Prom Night
Detective Winn
 
2008 The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (TV series)
Charlie Gotso
– The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) … Charlie Gotso
 
2007 This Christmas
Quentin Whitfield
 
2007 American Gangster
Tango
 
2007 Queens Supreme (TV series)
Carla
– Mad About You (2007) … Carla
 
2007 28 Weeks Later
Stone
 
2007 The Reaping
Ben
 
2007 Daddy's Little Girls
Monty
 
2006 All in the Game (TV movie)
Paul
 
2005 The Gospel
Reverend Charles Frank
 
2005 World of Trouble (TV movie)
 
2005 Jonny Zero (TV series)
Hodge
– To Serve and to Protect (2005) … Hodge
 
2005 Sometimes in April (TV movie)
Augustin
 
2005 Girlfriends (TV series)
– All in a Panic (2005)
 
2002-2004 The Wire (TV series)
Russell 'Stringer' Bell
– Mission Accomplished (2004) … Russell 'Stringer' Bell
– Middle Ground (2004) … Russell 'Stringer' Bell
– Reformation (2004) … Russell 'Stringer' Bell
– Slapstick (2004) … Russell 'Stringer' Bell
– Moral Midgetry (2004) … Russell 'Stringer' Bell
See all 37 episodes »
 
2003 CSI: Miami (TV series)
Angelo Sedaris
– The Best Defense (2003) … Angelo Sedaris
 
2003 One Love
Aaron
 
2003 Soul Food (TV series)
Smitty
– Sacrifice Fly (2003) … Smitty
 
2002 Hack (TV series)
Mac Boone
– My Alibi (2002) … Mac Boone
 
2002 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (TV series)
Robert Gabriel
– Payment in Blood (2002) … Robert Gabriel
 
2001 Law & Order (TV series)
Lonnie Liston
– 3 Dawg Night (2001) … Lonnie Liston
 
2001 Buffalo Soldiers
Kimborough
 
2001 London's Burning (TV series)
Cpl. Frost / L
– Episode #13.10 (2001) … L/Cpl. Frost
– Episode #13.9 (2001) … L/Cpl. Frost
 
2000 In Defence (TV series)
PC Paul Fraser
– Episode #1.3 (2000) … PC Paul Fraser
 
2000 Sorted
Jam
 
1999 Dangerfield (TV series)
Matt Gregory
– Tying the Knot (1999) … Matt Gregory
– Something Personal (1999) … Matt Gregory
– A Day in the Country (1999) … Matt Gregory
– Haunted (1999) … Matt Gregory
– Diminished Responsibility (1999) … Matt Gregory
See all 12 episodes »
 
1999 Belle maman
Grégoire
 
1998 Ultraviolet (TV series)
Vaughan Rice
– Persona Non Grata (1998) … Vaughan Rice
– Terra Incognita (1998) … Vaughan Rice
– Mea Culpa (1998) … Vaughan Rice
– Sub Judice (1998) … Vaughan Rice
– In Nomine Patris (1998) … Vaughan Rice
See all 6 episodes »
 
1998 Verdict (TV series)
PC Brian Rawlinson
– Neighbours from Hell (1998) … PC Brian Rawlinson
 
1997-1998 Family Affairs (TV series)
Tim Webster
– Episode #1.150 (1997) … Tim Webster
– Episode #1.147 (1997) … Tim Webster
– Episode #1.65 (1997) … Tim Webster
– Episode #1.1 (1997) … Tim Webster
 
1997 Insiders (TV series)
Robinson Bennett
– Exposure (1997) … Robinson Bennett
– Good Behaviour (1997) … Robinson Bennett
– Offending Behaviour (1997) … Robinson Bennett
– Guilty (1997) … Robinson Bennett
– Soft Touch (1997) … Robinson Bennett
See all 6 episodes »
 
1997 Behind the Mask (short)
Ovronramwen
 
1997 Silent Witness (TV series)
Charlie
– Blood, Sweat and Tears: Part 2 (1997) … Charlie
– Blood, Sweat and Tears: Part 1 (1997) … Charlie
 
1996 Crucial Tales (TV mini-series)
Benton
– Spiders and Flies (1996) … Benton
 
1996 The Governor (TV series)
Officer Chiswick
– Episode #2.2 (1996) … Officer Chiswick
– Episode #2.1 (1996) … Officer Chiswick
 
1996 Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV series)
Pest Controller / Raffy
– Simisola: Part Two (1996) … Pest Controller
– Simisola: Part One (1996) … Raffy
– Heartstones (1996) … Pest Controller
– Simisola: Part Three … Raffy
 
1994-1995 The Bill (TV series)
Alex Mason / Earl Lee
– Mother's Ruin (1995) … Earl Lee
– Pig in the Middle (1994) … Alex Mason
 
1995 Bramwell (TV mini-series)
Charlie Carter
– Episode #1.3 (1995) … Charlie Carter
 
1995 Absolutely Fabulous (TV series)
Hilton
– Sex (1995) … Hilton
 
1994 Space Precinct (TV series)
Pizza Delivery Man
– Double Duty (1994) … Pizza Delivery Man
 
1994 2point4 Children (TV series)
the Parachute Instructor
– Fortuosity (1994) … the Parachute Instructor
 
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2014 No Good Deed (executive producer) (post-production)
 
2012 Idris Elba's How Clubbing Changed the World (TV documentary) (executive producer)
 
2011 Demons Never Die (executive producer)
 
2011 Milk & Honey (TV series) (executive producer)
 
2011 How Hip Hop Changed the World (TV documentary) (executive producer)
 
2010-2011 Luther (TV series) (associate producer - 10 episodes)
– Episode #2.4 (2011) (associate producer)
– Episode #2.3 (2011) (associate producer)
– Episode #2.2 (2011) (associate producer)
– Episode #2.1 (2011) (associate producer)
– Episode #1.6 (2010) (associate producer)
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2011 Walk Like a Panther (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
– Episode #1.1 (executive producer)
 
2010/I Legacy (executive producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
2013 Playhouse Presents (TV series)
– Pavement Psychologist (2013)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2013 Playhouse Presents (TV series)
– Pavement Psychologist (2013)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2008/I Prom Night (writer: "This Is All That We Know")
 
Show ShowSelf (45 titles)
2012 Pride of Britain Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
 
2012 Idris Elba's How Clubbing Changed the World (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
2012 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Prometheus (2012) … Himself
 
2012 The Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.162 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #8.132 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #8.127 (2012) … Himself
 
2010-2012 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.17 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #5.23 (2010) … Himself
 
2012 Attack of the Show! (TV series)
Himself
– RZA (2012) … Himself
 
2007-2012 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 February 2012 (2012) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 April 2007 (2007) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.600 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 14 February 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie
 
2011 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #10.24 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
 
2011 How Hip Hop Changed the World (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 BET Awards 2011 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 Gumball 3000: LDN 2 NYC
Himself
 
2011 Lopez Tonight (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 3 May 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 19th Annual Trumpet Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
 
2011 Executing the Heist: The Making of 'Takers' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2010 Mark at the Movies (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.47 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Sidewalks Entertainment (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Idris & Mario Remix (2010) … Himself - Guest
 
2009-2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 30 April 2010 (2010) … Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 1 May 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2010 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #18.12 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The BRITs Encore (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Brit Awards 2010 (TV special)
Himself
 
2009 Inside the Cinema (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 BET Awards 2009 (TV special)
Himself
 
2009 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2007-2009 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 February 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2009 Blokes, Birds and Backenders (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2008 Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange (TV series documentary)
Himself - Host
 
2008 The BET Honors (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Code Red: The Making of '28 Weeks Later' (video documentary short)
Himself (also archive footage) / General Stone (also archive footage)
 
2007 28 Weeks Later: The Infected (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 Tapping the Wire (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 28 Weeks Later: The Rage Is Back (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Black Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Making 'Sometimes in April' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Rap City (TV series)
Himself
– Kitten of the Month (2003) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2013 Movie Guide (TV series)
 
2013 The Frame (TV series)
 
2011 Almost Famous IV (TV documentary)
Boot Street Band
 
2010 Live from Studio Five (TV series)
 

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(2007) Appeared in the music video, "Blow Your Mind", by rap artist 'Styles P', featuring Swizz Beatz (2007). See more »

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Height:

6' 2¾" (1.90 m)
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Stringer is very calculating and he has to be for so many reasons. He'll calculates the next steps, shipments, inventory, pays workers..all that. But the wicked part is that he can plan murders because that's a part of his business. I'll tell you, if I, Idris, had to contract for murders as part of my job... See more »

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Co-produced a track on rapper Jay-Z's latest album, "American Gangster". See more »

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DJ Big Driis See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo