Idrissa Elba OBE is an acclaimed English actor, famous for roles such as Stringer Bell, DCI John Luther and Nelson Mandela.
Idris Elba is an English actor, producer, and musician. He is best known for his roles in television series like "The Wire", "Luther", and "The Office" as well as hit Hollywood films such as "Thor", "Pacific Rim", and "Star Trek Beyond". He has been nominated for multiple awards and has won a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Idris Elba is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On September 6, 1972, Idris Elba was born in Hackney, London, England.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starts Acting Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Elba leaves school and wins a place in the National Youth Music Theatre, kickstarting his acting career.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stars in 'The Wire'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Elba gains fame for his role as Stringer Bell in the critically-acclaimed HBO series 'The Wire'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leads in 'Luther'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Elba takes on the role of DCI John Luther in the BBC crime drama series 'Luther'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Golden Globe Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Idris Elba wins a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for 'Luther'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stars as Nelson Mandela</div><div class='timeline-text'>Elba plays Nelson Mandela in the biographical film 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives OBE</div><div class='timeline-text'>Elba is appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama.</div></div></div>
Idris Elba is an English actor, producer, DJ, and musician who was born on September 6, 1972, and is currently 51. He is best known for his roles as Stringer Bell in HBO's 'The Wire', John Luther in BBC's 'Luther', and as Heimdall in the Marvel cinematic universe.
Idris Elba has an estimated net worth of $40M. Gainfully known for his work as an actor, record producer, rapper, and DJ. His wealth arises from his an array of acting roles, brand endorsements, and investments in various business ventures.
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