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Personal information
Date and place of birth: (September 6, 1972). London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom. Profession: Actor and DJ. Age: (50 years). Mother: Eve Elba..Age (76 years.). Father: Winston Elba.. Age (72). Death (2013) -
Drama school
Idris Elba briefly attended Barking and Dagenham College before leaving school in 1988. He won a place in the National Youth Music Theatre after receiving a £1,500 Prince's Trust grant, which was an important step in his journey toward becoming an actor. -
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Places he lived
Idris Elba has lived in several places during his life, including his birthplace in Hackney, London., United States, Canada,He also lived in Croydon while attending drama school, and many other locations around the world for film and projects. -
First important role.
Idris Elba's first significant role in a TV series was in "Bramwell," a British medical drama that aired from 1995 to 1998. He played the character Charlie Frazer. -
First notable film role in a movie
In 1999, he made his cinematic debut in “Belle Maman,” in which he played a supporting role. -
What lead Idris Elba to become an actor?.
He worked in nightclubs under the nickname DJ Big Driis at age 19 but began auditioning for television roles in his early twenties. His first acting roles were on the soap opera Family Affairs (1997), the television serial Ultraviolet (1998), and the medical drama Dangerfield (1995). -
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Marriages
Idris Elba has been married three times.
His first marriage was to Hanne Norgaard in 1999, but they divorced in 2003. He then married Sonya Nicole Hamlin in 2006, but they also divorced the same year. His current and third marriage is to Sabrina Dhowre, and they got married in 2019. -
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Children
Idris Elba has two kids: Isan, a daughter from his first marriage, born in 2002, and Winston, a son from a different relationship, born in 2014. -
Interesting facts
Speed Record: Idris Elba set a land speed record in 2015 by driving a Bentley Continental GT Speed at 180.361 mph on the Pendine Sands in Wales. -
Lifetime achievements
Order of the British Empire (OBE): In 2016, Idris Elba was recognized in the Queen's New Year Honors List and awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama. -
Sports
Kickboxing: Elba has a background in kickboxing, which he began training in during his early twenties. He even documented his journey to becoming a kickboxer in a 2017 miniseries called "Idris Elba: Fighter," where he trained intensively with the guidance of Andrew Tate and competed in a professional kickboxing match. -
Health issues
Covid-19: Idris Elba revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020. Asthma:Idris Elba has asthma, a long-term breathing condition. He's spoken about it to raise awareness, especially about how it can be more risky with COVID-19. -
World events and politics that influenced his acting career
Diversity: Idris Elba's career benefited from diversity movements in entertainment, which created more roles for actors like him. Global Opportunities: He got to work on international projects as the entertainment industry went global. Social Issues: Idris Elba took on roles in projects that tackled important social and political themes, like race and justice. Global Events: Events like the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted film and TV production, affecting actors like Elba. -
Awards
Idris Elba has won several awards for his acting career, including the Golden Globe and NAACP, Emmy ,BAFTA for his outstanding performances in different projects. -
TV roles
Idris Elba is well-known for his roles in TV series like "The Wire," "Luther," "The Office," and "Guerrilla." -
Film Productions
Elba has appeared in numerous films, including "Beasts of No Nation," "Thor," "The Dark Tower," "Pacific Rim," and "Prometheus," among others. -
Time were he was a company actor
- Marvel Studios (Disney):
Idris Elba played Heimdall in Marvel's Thor and Avengers movies - Universal Pictures:
He was Brixton Lore in "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw." - Warner Bros.:
Elba starred as Roland Deschain in "The Dark Tower." - Netflix:
He played Commandant in "Beasts of No Nation," a Netflix movie.
- Marvel Studios (Disney):
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Companies he worked with
BBC: Idris Elba worked on BBC productions, including his role as Detective John Luther in "Luther." HBO: He was part of HBO projects, like "The Wire," where he played Stringer Bell. Warner Bros.: Elba has appeared in Warner Bros. films, such as "Thor" and "Pacific Rim." Netflix: He joined Netflix for projects like "Beasts of No Nation" and "Turn Up Charlie." Universal Pictures: Elba was involved in Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw." -
Quote
“It turns out that you make your own luck but you work hard to keep it.” – Idris Elba -
Most useful skills as actor
Versatility: Charisma: Adaptability: Work Ethic: Collaboration: Public Speaking: -
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People who influenced his acting career
Denzel Washington: Idris Elba admires Denzel Washington, a famous actor who inspires him. Family and Friends: Elba credits his family and friends for supporting his acting dreams. Acting Mentors: Elba has had acting mentors and coaches who guided and trained him. Life Experiences: Elba's life experiences, including growing up in London, his time at the National Youth Music Theatre, and transitioning from DJing to acting, have shaped his approach to acting and storytelling.
