Actor

Idris Elba

Hackney, London, UKBorn September 6, 1972British
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Biography

Idris Elba is one of Britain's most charismatic and versatile performers, celebrated for his commanding screen presence across television and film. His iconic portrayal of Detective Chief Inspector John Luther and his critically acclaimed role as Stringer Bell in The Wire established him as a dramatic powerhouse. In film, his work spans action blockbusters like Hobbs & Shaw to prestige dramas like Beasts of No Nation. He was long considered a frontrunner to become the next James Bond.

Top Movies

1Beasts of No Nation
2Molly's Game
3Zootopia (voice)
4Star Trek Beyond
5Luther: The Fallen Sun
6The Suicide Squad
7Prometheus
8Pacific Rim
9The Jungle Book (voice)
10Three Thousand Years of Longing

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