Idris ElbaActor Evolution · YouTube
Idris Elba
Known for
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.
Idris Elba
64 Movies
36 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.
Movies
Plays Heimdall
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
Plays Chief Bogo (voice)
Zootopia 2
2025
Plays Heimdall
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Plays Duncan
Masters of the Universe
2026
Plays Heimdall
Thor: Ragnarok
2017
Plays Chief Bogo (voice)
Zootopia
2016
Plays Knuckles (voice)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
2024
Plays Heimdall
Thor: The Dark World
2013
Plays Heimdall
Thor
2011
Plays Heimdall
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
Plays Bloodsport
The Suicide Squad
2021
Plays Brixton
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
2019
Plays Janek
Prometheus
2012
Plays The Fox (voice)
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
2022
Plays Roland Deschain
The Dark Tower
2017
Plays Stacker Pentecost
Pacific Rim
2013
Producer
Plays Sam Clarke
Heads of State
2025
Plays Knuckles (voice)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2022
Plays Shere Khan (voice)
The Jungle Book
2016
Plays Tango
American Gangster
2007
Plays POTUS
A House of Dynamite
2025
Plays Krall
Star Trek Beyond
2016
Plays Fluke (voice)
Finding Dory
2016
Plays General Stone
28 Weeks Later
2007
Plays Mumbles
RocknRolla
2008
Plays Roque
The Losers
2010
Plays Macavity
Cats
2019
Plays Moreau
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
2011
Plays The Djinn
Three Thousand Years of Longing
2022
Plays Charlie Jaffey
Molly's Game
2017
Plays Knuckles (voice)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
2027
Plays Dr. Nate Daniels
Beast
2022
Producer
Plays John Luther
Luther: The Fallen Sun
2023
Producer
Plays Colin
No Good Deed
2014
Plays Gordon Jennings
Takers
2010
Plays Dr. Ben Bass
The Mountain Between Us
2017
Plays Sean Briar
Bastille Day
2016
Plays Detective Winn
Prom Night
2008
Plays Barnes
The Gunman
2015
Plays Rufus Buck
The Harder They Fall
2021
Plays Derek Charles
Obsessed
2009
Plays Rocco (voice)
Fixed
2025
Plays Arthur Wyndham
The Unborn
2009
Plays Ben
The Reaping
2007
Plays Lekan
Children of Blood and Bone
2027
Plays Jam
Sorted
2000
Producer
Plays Commandant
Beasts of No Nation
2015
Plays Nelson Mandela
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
2013
Plays Kimborough
Buffalo Soldiers
2002
Plays Larry
The Human Contract
2008
TV Shows
Plays Stringer Bell
The Wire
2002
Plays John Luther
Luther
2010
Creator
Plays Walter Easmon
In the Long Run
2018
Producer
Plays Sam Nelson
Hijack
2023
Plays Matt Gregory
Dangerfield
1995
Creator
Plays Charlie
Turn Up Charlie
2019
Plays Self
Elba vs. Block
2020
Plays Charles Miner
The Office
2005
Plays Vaughan Rice
Ultraviolet
1998
Producer
Plays Kent
Guerrilla
2017
Plays Officer Donny Chiswick
The Governor
1995
Producer
Plays Knuckles the Echidna (voice)
Knuckles
2024
Producer
Plays Alpha Ash
five by five
2017
Producer
Plays Self - Narrator (voice)
Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color
2024
Plays Lenny
The Big C
2010
Plays Raffy
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987
Plays Charlie
Silent Witness
1996
Plays Alex Mason
The Bill
1984
Plays L Cpl Frost
London's Burning
1986
Plays Chief Bogo (voice)
Zootopia+
2022
Plays Jo Jo
Crocodile Shoes
1994
Plays Carla
Queens Supreme
2003
Plays Angelo Sedaris
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Paul Raymond
Girlfriends
2000
Plays Smitty
Soul Food
2000
Plays Pizza Delivery Man
Space Precinct
1994
Plays Charlie Carter
Bramwell
1995
Plays Parachute Instructor
2Point4 Children
1991
Plays Heimdall (voice)
What If...?
2021
Plays Lonnie Liston
Law & Order
1990
Latest Trailers
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Full Filmography
High in the Clouds
Barrel (voice)
2027
Film
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Knuckles (voice)
2027
Film
Children of Blood and Bone
Lekan
2027
Film
Above the Below
Jackson
2026
Film
Masters of the Universe
Duncan
2026
Film
The Simpsons
Devil (voice) · 1 episode
2025
TV
Zootopia 2
Chief Bogo (voice)
2025
Film
A House of Dynamite
POTUS
2025
Film
Fixed
Rocco (voice)
2025
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Idris Elba and where are they from?
Idris Elba is 54 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 64 movies and 34 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.