• Date of Birth: September 06, 1972
  • Place of Birth: Hackney, London, England, UK

Idris Elba Biography


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Replace this image with an actor photoIdris Elba mini-bio: Deejays under the name "Big Driis the Londoner" Appeared on the cover of Essence's "Hot Hollywood Men" issue, April 2004. Has a two-year old daughter (as at 2004). Is an only child to a father from Sierra Leone and mother from Ghana. Starred in the un-aired US pilot version of 'Ultraviolet'.

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  • bmorwadi
    i'm sori pple bt dis man wil make a woman make mistakes....he is jus Uhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
    posted 73 days ago
  • ed
    Stringer Bell!
    posted 205 days ago
  • nashapunkin
    love him and didn't realize that he was from the UK i love accents!
    posted 209 days ago
  • Leemusicmania
    He's very interesting as an actor. I really liked him in The Unborn & Prom Night.
    posted 210 days ago
  • fari4shot
    HE'S OK,BUT THERE ARE BETTER LOOKING MEN,ESPECIALLY IN NIGERIA
    posted 210 days ago
  • chrismuttley1
    i think idris Elba will be great actor.

    i thought he was really good in Rock n Rolla when he played as mumbles.

    i really want to see the Real Rock and Rolla when it came out
    posted 273 days ago
  • tpg7ster
    DC will host the 2009 Inauguration Gala “Celebrating a Journey” in honor of our newly elected Commander in Chief. This black tie affair hosted by the incredibly talented and swoon-worthy actor, Idris Elba, has attracted some of the most prominent individuals in politics, business and entertainment. Here, you'll see a live performance, enjoy fine dining and networking.
    The Gala will be held on January 19th, 2009 in the prestigious Galleria at Lafayette Center located at 1155 21st Street NW, Washington DC, 20036. The red carpet will unfold at 8pm. Be there, or be left behind.
    Ticket pricing and additional info can be found at www.celebratingajourney.com
    posted 317 days ago
  • ND2000
    His good looks can sometimes distract one from his acting. hahahhaaaa... He is a brilliant actor! Good presence, if you know what I mean.
    posted 608 days ago
  • Cure
    STRINGER BELL!
    posted 903 days ago
  • bufferline
    This man turns me on. Just by standing there.
    posted 915 days ago

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  • Idris Elba, who acted in Daddy's Little Girls (2007), The Reaping (2007), 28 Weeks Later (2007) and American Gangster (2007) was born in London, England?  Answer »
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