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Idris Elba
Sep 6, 1972 (53)
Hackney, London, England, UK
63 Movies
30 Series
Television rise as Stringer Bell in The Wire (2002-2004) and detective John Luther in Luther (2010-2019), which earned him the Golden Globe. International breakthrough with Cary Fukunaga's Beasts of No Nation (2015). Marvel saga roles as Heimdall from Thor (2011) to Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Starred in Pacific Rim (2013), The Jungle Book (2016), Molly's Game (2017), The Suicide Squad (2021), The Harder They Fall (2021), and Beast (2022). Director of Yardie (2018). Professional DJ on the side. SAG winner. A British-Sierra Leonean actor long considered a candidate for the role of James Bond.
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Idris ElbaActor Evolution · YouTube
Idris Elba
63 Movies
30 Series
Television rise as Stringer Bell in The Wire (2002-2004) and detective John Luther in Luther (2010-2019), which earned him the Golden Globe. International breakthrough with Cary Fukunaga's Beasts of No Nation (2015). Marvel saga roles as Heimdall from Thor (2011) to Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Starred in Pacific Rim (2013), The Jungle Book (2016), Molly's Game (2017), The Suicide Squad (2021), The Harder They Fall (2021), and Beast (2022). Director of Yardie (2018). Professional DJ on the side. SAG winner. A British-Sierra Leonean actor long considered a candidate for the role of James Bond.
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Age
63
Movies
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Movies
Masters of the Universe
2026
Zootopia 2
2025
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
Zootopia
2016
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
2024
Pacific Rim
2013
Thor: Ragnarok
2017
The Suicide Squad
2021
Thor
2011
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
2019
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2022
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
Thor: The Dark World
2013
Prometheus
2012
Finding Dory
2016
The Jungle Book
2016
Heads of State
2025
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
2011
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
2027
American Gangster
2007
28 Weeks Later
2007
Star Trek Beyond
2016
The Dark Tower
2017
Beast
2022
A House of Dynamite
2025
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
2022
Cats
2019
Molly's Game
2017
Takers
2010
The Losers
2010
Three Thousand Years of Longing
2022
Bastille Day
2016
The Gunman
2015
No Good Deed
2014
Luther: The Fallen Sun
2023
The Unborn
2009
Obsessed
2009
The Mountain Between Us
2017
Prom Night
2008
Zootopia 3
RocknRolla
2008
The Reaping
2007
The Harder They Fall
2021
Fixed
2025
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
2013
Beasts of No Nation
2015
This Christmas
2007
Buffalo Soldiers
2002
Daddy's Little Girls
2007
TV Shows
The Wire
2002
Luther
2010
In the Long Run
2018
Hijack
2023
Dangerfield
1995
Turn Up Charlie
2019
The Office
2005
Ultraviolet
1998
Guerrilla
2017
Knuckles
2024
The Governor
1995
five by five
2017
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987
Silent Witness
1996
CSI: Miami
2002
Girlfriends
2000
Soul Food
2000
Space Precinct
1994
Crocodile Shoes
1994
Bramwell
1995
2Point4 Children
1991
What If...?
2021
Law & Order
1990
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
Zootopia+
2022
Hack
2002
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000
The Simpsons
1989
Absolutely Fabulous
1992
Jonny Zero
2005
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High in the Clouds
Barrel (voice)
2027
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Knuckles (voice)
2027
Film
Children of Blood and Bone
Lekan
2027
Film
Masters of the Universe
Duncan / Man-At-Arms
2026
Film
Zootopia 2
Chief Bogo (voice)
2025
Film
A House of Dynamite
POTUS
2025
Film
Fixed
Rocco (voice)
2025
Film
Heads of State
Sam Clarke
2025
Film
Victory
Idris Elba
2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Idris Elba and where are they from?
Idris Elba is 53 years old, born on September 6, 1972 in Hackney, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Idris Elba?
Idris Elba is best known for roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor.
How many movies has Idris Elba been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Idris Elba has appeared in 88 movies and 64 TV shows.
What was Idris Elba's first movie?
The career of Idris Elba began with Spiders and Flies (1996).
What is Idris Elba's most recent movie or series?
Idris Elba's most recent release is Masters of the Universe, which premiered on June 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Idris Elba appeared in?
On television, Idris Elba has appeared in The Simpsons, The Office, What If...?, The Wire.
Does Idris Elba have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Idris Elba's upcoming work includes: Above the Below (2026), Children of Blood and Bone (2027), Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (2027).
Idris Elba
1972-09-06 · Hackney, London, England, UK
Idris Elba (born September 6, 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Family Affairs. Since then he has worked in a variety of TV and movie projects including Ultraviolet, The Wire, No Good Deed and Zootopia.