Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (born 6 September 1972) is an English actor, producer, rapper, singer and writer.[3] He is known for his roles in American Gangster, Takers, The Losers, Thor, Prometheus, Pacific Rim and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. He won a Golden Globe Award in 2011 and a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2016. He Provided his Voice as Aslan for Netflix's The Chronicles of Narnia Film Series.
Idris Elba | |
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.jpg) Elba in 2024 | |
| Born | Idrissa Akuna Elba September 6, 1972 |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Spouse(s) |
Hanne Nørgaard
(m. 1999; div. 2003)Sabrina Dhowre
(m. 2019) |
| Partner | Naiyana Garth (2013–2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
On 16 March 2020, Elba announced that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19 during the 2019–2020 coronavirus pandemic.[4]
In August 2024, Elba received approval from the Tanzanian government to establish a film studio in Zanzibar.[5][6]
Select filmography
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changeAlbums
change- 2015: Murdah Loves John (The John Luther Character Album)[7]
Extended plays
change- 2006: Big Man
- 2009: Kings Among Kings
- 2010: High Class Problems Vol. 1
- 2014: Idris Elba Presents Mi Mandela
- 2022: Cordi Elba (with Lime Cordiale)[8]
Remixes
change- "Trust in Me"
- "The Bare Necessities"
Mixtapes
change- 2011: Merry DriisMas Holiday Mixtape
References
change- ↑ Yuan, Jada (8 June 2012). "Idris Elba on Prometheus, Learning to Box, and His Party House". vulture.com. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ↑ "Idris Elba given Sierra Leone citizenship". 20 December 2019 – via www.bbc.com.
- ↑ "Why black British directors and actors leave the UK for Hollywood". The Guardian. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ↑ "Coronavirus: Idris Elba confirms he has tested positive for COVID-19". Sky News. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ↑ Ademola, Bisi (5 August 2024). "Idris Elba Granted Approval To Establish 'Zollywood' Film Studio In Zanzibar". African Folder. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ↑ Frost, Caroline (3 August 2024). "Idris Elba Given Govt Permission To Build "Zollywood" Film Studio In Zanzibar, East Africa". Deadline. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ↑ Hutchinson, Kate (7 December 2015). "Idris Elba: 'As an actor I'm always reading someone else's thoughts. What about my own thoughts?'". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ↑ Triscari, Caleb (22 September 2021). "Lime Cordiale announce joint mini-album with Idris Elba". NME Australia. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
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