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Damson Idris
Actor
Known for
International breakthrough as the lead of FX's series 'Snowfall' (2017-2023), about the crack epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles, one of his most acclaimed roles. Earlier he had appeared in a famous episode of 'Black Mirror' (2016). He co-starred in the blockbuster 'F1' (2025) alongside Brad Pitt, one of the great recent box-office hits. British actor of Nigerian descent identified with prestige television fiction and action cinema, recognized for his interpretive intensity and his growing international projection in major productions.
Damson Idris
Actor
International breakthrough as the lead of FX's series 'Snowfall' (2017-2023), about the crack epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles, one of his most acclaimed roles. Earlier he had appeared in a famous episode of 'Black Mirror' (2016). He co-starred in the blockbuster 'F1' (2025) alongside Brad Pitt, one of the great recent box-office hits. British actor of Nigerian descent identified with prestige television fiction and action cinema, recognized for his interpretive intensity and his growing international projection in major productions.
Movies (8 titles)
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Children of Blood and Bone
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Children of Blood and Bone
Prince Inan
2027
F1
Joshua Pearce
2025
Swarm
Khalid
2023Season 1
Outside the Wire
Harp
2021
Black Mirror
Jaden Tommins
2019Season 5
The Twilight Zone
Dorian Harrison
2019Season 1
Astral
Jordan Knight
2018
Farming
Enitan
2018
The Commuter
Agent Denys
2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Damson Idris and where are they from?
Damson Idris is 35 years old, born on September 2, 1991 in Peckham, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Damson Idris?
Damson Idris is best known for roles in F1, The Commuter, Outside the Wire.
How many movies has Damson Idris been in?
Over a 10-year career (since 2016), Damson Idris has appeared in 8 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Damson Idris's first movie?
The career of Damson Idris began with City of Tiny Lights (2016).
What is Damson Idris's most recent movie or series?
Damson Idris's most recent release is F1, which premiered on June 25, 2025.
What TV shows has Damson Idris appeared in?
On television, Damson Idris has appeared in Black Mirror, Snowfall, The Twilight Zone, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Does Damson Idris have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Damson Idris's upcoming work includes: Children of Blood and Bone (2027).
Damson Idris
1991-09-02 · Peckham, London, England, UK
Adamson Alade-Bo "Damson" Idris (born 2 September 1991) is a British actor, entrepreneur and film producer. He is best known for starring in John Singleton's crime drama Snowfall, which debuted in 2017 on FX and ended in 2023 after six seasons. He played the co-lead in Netflix's 2021 sci-fi action film Outside the Wire and Formula One driver Joshua Pearce in the 2025 sports drama film F1.Damson Idris, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.