Children of Blood and Bone
Movie CinemaActing • Lekan
Year
2027
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Talent SpotlightActorUnited Kingdom
Idris Elba
Children of Blood and Bone • Masters of the Universe
Idris Elba is a British actor, producer, and musician known for his dynamic roles across film and television. Born on September 6, 1972, in Hackney, London, to parents of...
Known For
Director • Actor
Country
United Kingdom
Born
Sep 6, 1972 (54)
Latest Credit
Children of Blood and Bone (2027)
Popularity
5.5 score
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Biography
Idris Elba is a British actor, producer, and musician known for his dynamic roles across film and television. Born on September 6, 1972, in Hackney, London, to parents of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian descent, Elba began his career in the 1990s with roles in British television. He gained international recognition portraying Russell “Stringer” Bell in HBO’s The Wire and later as Detective Chief Inspector John Luther in the BBC series Luther, a role that earned him a Golden Globe Award. His film credits include Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Beasts of No Nation, and Thor, where he portrayed Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Elba has also lent his voice to animated films like Zootopia and Finding Dory. Beyond acting, he is a skilled DJ and musician, performing under the name DJ Big Driis. Elba is also an entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-owning the Formula E racing team Kiro Racing Co. and engaging in various charitable initiatives.
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Birth Date
Sep 6, 1972
Age
54 years old
Place of Birth
London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Primary Craft
Actor
Known For
Director • Actor
Popularity
5.5 score
Awards
0 wins, 0 nominations
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7 credits
Masters of the Universe
Movie CinemaActing • Man-At-Arms
Year
2026
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Zootopia 2
MovieActing • Chief Bogo
Year
2025
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Luther: The Fallen Sun
MovieActing • John Luther
Year
2023
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Luther: The Fallen Sun
MovieProduction • Producer
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2023
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Zootopia
MovieActing • Chief Bogo
Year
2016
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Dust to Dreams
MovieCrew • Director
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Sir Idris Elba! British Actor and Activist Knighted by King Charles III for Services to Young People | BellaNaija
King Charles III officially knights British actor, activist, and musician Idris Elba at Windsor Castle for his services to young people. The historic honour celebrates the extensive youth empowerment and community advocacy work of the star, who proudly shares Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian heritage. - BellaNaija.com. June 5, 2026
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London book fair roundup: Idris Elba’s thriller deal, the rise of romcom, and fights against censorship
The actor led the starry book deals, while publishers assessed whether US-style bans are spreading to the UK
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Don Lake · 2016–2025
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Don Lake
Actor
Frequent collaborator2016–2025
2 shared titles
Zootopia 2 • Zootopia
Jared Bush
Director
Frequent collaborator2016–2025
2 shared titles
Zootopia 2 • Zootopia
Bonnie Hunt
Actress
Frequent collaborator2016–2025
2 shared titles
Zootopia 2 • Zootopia
Byron Howard
Director
Frequent collaborator2016–2025
2 shared titles
Zootopia 2 • Zootopia
Ginnifer Goodwin
Actress
Frequent collaborator2016–2025
2 shared titles
Zootopia 2 • Zootopia
Jason Bateman
Actor
Frequent collaborator2016–2025
2 shared titles
Zootopia 2 • Zootopia
Nate Torrence
Actor
Frequent collaborator2016–2025
2 shared titles
Zootopia 2 • Zootopia
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Actress
Frequent collaborator2016–2025
2 shared titles
Zootopia 2 • Zootopia
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Children of Blood and Bone · Recent standoutMasters of the Universe · Signature creditZootopia 2 · Signature creditLuther: The Fallen Sun · Signature creditZootopia · Signature credit