Idris Elba |
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An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. His father, Winston, is from Sierra Leone and worked at Ford Dagenham; his mother, Eve, is from Ghana and had a clerical duty. Idris attended school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting, before he dropped out. He gained a place in the National Youth ...
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Actor (94 credits)
Actor (94 credits)
2019
Turn Up Charlie
(TV Series)
Charlie
Charlie
- Episode #1.8
(2019)
... Charlie
- Episode #1.7
(2019)
... Charlie
- Episode #1.6
(2019)
... Charlie
- Episode #1.5
(2019)
... Charlie
- Episode #1.4
(2019)
... Charlie
2010-2019
Luther
(TV Series)
DCI John Luther
DCI John Luther
- Episode #5.4
(2019)
... DCI John Luther
- Episode #5.3
(2019)
... DCI John Luther
- Episode #5.2
(2019)
... DCI John Luther
- Episode #5.1
(2019)
... DCI John Luther
- Episode #4.2
(2015)
... DCI John Luther
2018
In the Long Run
(TV Series)
Walter
Walter
- Episode #1.6
(2018)
... Walter
- Episode #1.5
(2018)
... Walter
- Episode #1.4
(2018)
... Walter
- Episode #1.3
(2018)
... Walter
- Episode #1.2
(2018)
... Walter
2017
Guerrilla
(TV Mini-Series)
Kent
Kent
- Episode #1.6
(2017)
... Kent
- Episode #1.4
(2017)
... Kent
- Episode #1.2
(2017)
... Kent
- Episode #1.1
(2017)
... Kent
2017
Five by Five
(TV Mini-Series)
Alpha Ash
Alpha Ash
- Michael
(2017)
... Alpha Ash
- Ash
(2017)
... Alpha Ash
2015
Playhouse Presents
(TV Series)
Akuna's Father / Narrator
Akuna's Father / Narrator
- King for a Term
(2015)
... Akuna's Father / Narrator
2011
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
(TV Series)
Police Officer
Police Officer
- Intervention
(2011)
... Police Officer (voice)
2010
Viimeistä päivää
(TV Series)
Lenny
Lenny
- The Ecstasy and the Agony
(2010)
... Lenny
- Happy Birthday, Cancer
(2010)
... Lenny
- Taking Lumps
(2010)
... Lenny
- Blue-Eyed Iris
(2010)
... Lenny
2009
Konttori
(TV Series)
Charles Miner
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
2008
Naisten etsivätoimisto nro 1
(TV Series)
Charlie Gotso
Charlie Gotso
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
(2008)
... Charlie Gotso
2002-2004
Langalla
(TV Series)
Russell 'Stringer' Bell
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
2002
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
(TV Series)
Robert Gabriel
Robert Gabriel
- Payment in Blood
(2002)
... Robert Gabriel
2001
Lontoo liekeissä
(TV Series)
L / Cpl. Frost
L / Cpl. Frost
- Episode #13.10
(2001)
... L / Cpl. Frost
- Episode #13.9
(2001)
... L / Cpl. Frost
1999
Dangerfield
(TV Series)
Matt Gregory
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
1998
Ultraviolet
(TV Mini-Series)
Vaughan Rice
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
1997
Family Affairs
(TV Series)
Tim Webster
Tim Webster
- Episode #1.158
(1997)
... Tim Webster
- Episode #1.155
(1997)
... Tim Webster
- Episode #1.150
(1997)
... Tim Webster
- Episode #1.147
(1997)
... Tim Webster
- Episode #1.121
(1997)
... Tim Webster
1997
Insiders
(TV Series)
Robinson Bennett
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
1997
Hiljainen todistaja
(TV Series)
Charlie
Charlie
- Blood, Sweat and Tears: Part 2
(1997)
... Charlie
- Blood, Sweat and Tears: Part 1
(1997)
... Charlie
1996
Katkera muuri
(TV Series)
Officer Chiswick
Officer Chiswick
- Episode #2.2
(1996)
... Officer Chiswick
- Episode #2.1
(1996)
... Officer Chiswick
1996
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
(TV Series)
Raffy / Pest Controller
Raffy / Pest Controller
- Simisola: Part Three
(1996)
... Raffy
- Simisola: Part Two
(1996)
... Pest Controller
- Simisola: Part One
(1996)
... Raffy
- Heartstones: Part One
(1996)
... Pest Controller
1994-1995
The Bill
(TV Series)
Earl Lee / Alex Mason
Earl Lee / Alex Mason
- Mother's Ruin
(1995)
... Earl Lee
- Pig in the Middle
(1994)
... Alex Mason
1995
Bramwell - naiskirurgin oppivuodet
(TV Series)
Charlie Carter
Charlie Carter
- Episode #1.3
(1995)
... Charlie Carter
1994
2point4 Children
(TV Series)
the Parachute Instructor
the Parachute Instructor
- Fortuosity
(1994)
... the Parachute Instructor
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Producer (26 credits)
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Writer (6 credits)
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Director (3 credits)
Director (3 credits)
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Composer (2 credits)
Composer (2 credits)
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Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
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Self (131 credits)
Self (131 credits)
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Archive footage (12 credits)
Archive footage (12 credits)
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Played Paul in "Battieman Blues", a new play by Oscar Lumley-Watts - Sadler's Wells, London. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 4 Interviews | 14 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 9 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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[on shooting Ghost Rider: Koston henki (2011)] Nicolas Cage came back one day on set, and he came down to set and he looked a little bit tired, a little bit - kind of like he had been up all night. So I was like "Hey Nic, man, how you doing man?" and he said "I'm alright," and I said "You seem a little spooked out," and he said "Yeah man, I went up to Dracula's castle... the ruins up in the ... See more »Trivia:
Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category for his role as Lenny in Viimeistä päivää (2010). See more »Trademark:
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