Idris Elba
Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba (born 6 September 1972) is an English actor, producer, DJ, rapper and singer.[3]
Idris Elba | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Elba in 2025 | |
| Born | Idrissa Akuna Elba 6 September 1972 (aged 53) |
| Other names |
|
| Citizenship |
|
| Occupation |
|
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) |
|
| Partner(s) | Naiyana Garth (2013–2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
He is known for his roles in American Gangster, Takers, The Losers, Thor, Prometheus, Pacific Rim and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
He won a Golden Globe Award in 2011 and a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2016. He provided his voice as Aslan for Netflix's The Chronicles of Narnia film series.
On 16 March 2020, Elba announced that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19 during the 2019–2020 coronavirus pandemic.[4]
In August 2024, Elba received approval from the Tanzanian government to establish a film studio in Zanzibar.[5][6] Elba serves as major frontrunner for both the role of James Bond and Aslan[clarification needed].
In December 2025, he was knighted for his charity work and activism for young people.[7]
Select filmography
Discography
Albums
- 2015: Murdah Loves John (The John Luther Character Album)[8]
Extended plays
- 2006: Big Man
- 2009: Kings Among Kings
- 2010: High Class Problems Vol. 1
- 2014: Idris Elba Presents Mi Mandela
- 2022: Cordi Elba (with Lime Cordiale)[9]
Remixes
- "Trust in Me"
- "The Bare Necessities"
Mixtapes
- 2011: Merry DriisMas Holiday Mixtape
Idris Elba Media
Elba (back row, centre) with the cast of RocknRolla at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival
Elba at the premiere of Molly's Game, 2017 Toronto International Film Festival
Actor and director Idris Elba at the Berlinale 2018
Elba at the American Music Awards in 2007
Elba and British cabinet minister Justine Greening at a meeting with diaspora representatives at the "Defeating Ebola in Sierra Leone" conference in London, October 2014
Elba with British prime minister Keir Starmer in 2024
Elba with King Charles III in 2025
.jpg)
.jpg)
References
- ↑ Yuan, Jada (8 June 2012). Idris Elba on Prometheus, Learning to Box, and His Party House. https://www.vulture.com/2012/06/idris-elba-prometheus-interview.html. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ↑ Idris Elba given Sierra Leone citizenship (20 December 2019).
- ↑ Why black British directors and actors leave the UK for Hollywood. 29 August 2013. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/aug/29/black-british-actors-directors-hollywood. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ↑ "Coronavirus: Idris Elba confirms he has tested positive for COVID-19". Sky News. 16 March 2020. https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-idris-elba-confirms-he-has-tested-positive-for-covid-19-11958621. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ↑ Ademola, Bisi. Idris Elba Granted Approval To Establish ‘Zollywood’ Film Studio In Zanzibar. African Folder (5 August 2024). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ↑ Frost, Caroline. Idris Elba Given Govt Permission To Build “Zollywood” Film Studio In Zanzibar, East Africa. Deadline (3 August 2024). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ↑ Faulkner, Doug; Sandeman, George (29 December 2025). "New Year Honours 2026: Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses recognised". BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrkgzy52keo.
- ↑ Hutchinson, Kate (7 December 2015). "Idris Elba: 'As an actor I'm always reading someone else's thoughts. What about my own thoughts?'". The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/dec/05/idris-elba-on-luther-and-murdah-loves-john. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ↑ Triscari, Caleb. Lime Cordiale announce joint mini-album with Idris Elba. NME Australia (22 September 2021). Retrieved 14 October 2021.
Other websites
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lua error in Module:Commons_link at line 62: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).. |
- Idris Elba on IMDb
- Idris Elba on Twitter
- Idris Elba on Instagram
This short article about an actor or group of actors can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.