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Idris Elba
1972-present
Who Is Idris Elba?
Actor Idris Elba starred in British productions before making his way to the United States, earning attention for playing a crime boss in The Wire.
Elba idris biography of martin
He turned to film with a mix of lead and supporting roles in fare like Daddy's Little Girls, Thor and Prometheus, while earning a Golden Globe Award for the TV series Luther. Along with his prominent roles in Pacific Rim, Beasts of No Nation and The Dark Tower, Elba has enjoyed a successful music career as a DJ, rapper and producer.
Early Life and Career
Idrissa Akuna Elba was born on September 6, 1972, in the Hackney section of East London, England.
An only child of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian descent, Elba eventually attended the National Youth Music Theatre's training programs. He landed a number of British television roles and worked with his father in a car factory before eventually making his way to America.
He settled in Brooklyn, New York, and Jersey City, New