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Idris Elba

Bio: Idris Elba (born 6 September 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Family Affairs
Born: Wed, Sep 06 1972
Birthplace: Hackney, London, England, UK
Idris Elba is 51 years old
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Poster of Zootopia 2
Zootopia 2
Idris Elba will be
53 in Zootopia 2
as 'Chief Bogo (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 26 2025
Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Idris Elba will be
52 in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
as 'Knuckles the Echidna (voice)'.
Thu, Dec 19 2024
Poster of Gold: A Journey With Idris Elba
Gold: A Journey With Idris Elba
Idris Elba was
51 in Gold: A Journey With Idris Elba
Thu, Oct 05 2023
Poster of Extraction 2
Extraction 2
Idris Elba was
50 in Extraction 2
as 'Alcott'.
Fri, Jun 09 2023
Poster of Luther: The Fallen Sun
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Idris Elba was
50 in Luther: The Fallen Sun
as 'John Luther'.
Fri, Feb 24 2023
Poster of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Idris Elba was
50 in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
as 'The Fox (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 25 2022
Poster of Food 2050
Food 2050
Idris Elba was
50 in Food 2050
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Nov 07 2022
Poster of Three Thousand Years of Longing
Three Thousand Years of Longing
Idris Elba was
49 in Three Thousand Years of Longing
as 'The Djinn'.
Wed, Aug 24 2022
Poster of Beast
Beast
Idris Elba was
49 in Beast
as 'Dr. Nate Daniels'.
Thu, Aug 11 2022
Poster of Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder
Idris Elba was
49 in Thor: Love and Thunder
as 'Heimdall'.
Wed, Jul 06 2022
Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Idris Elba was
49 in Sonic the Hedgehog 2
as 'Knuckles the Echidna (voice)'.
Wed, Mar 30 2022
Poster of An Audience with Adele
An Audience with Adele
Idris Elba was
49 in An Audience with Adele
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 21 2021
Poster of 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Idris Elba was
49 in 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 20 2021
Poster of The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall
Idris Elba was
49 in The Harder They Fall
as 'Rufus Buck'.
Fri, Oct 22 2021
Poster of Passion Project
Passion Project
Idris Elba was
48 in Passion Project
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 31 2021
Poster of The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad
Idris Elba was
48 in The Suicide Squad
as 'Robert DuBois / Bloodsport'.
Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney
Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney
Idris Elba was
48 in Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney
Sat, Dec 19 2020
Poster of Concrete Cowboy
Concrete Cowboy
Idris Elba was
48 in Concrete Cowboy
as 'Harp'.
Sun, Sep 13 2020
Poster of One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
Idris Elba was
47 in One World: Together at Home
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 18 2020
Poster of Cats
Cats
Idris Elba was
47 in Cats
as 'Macavity'.
Thu, Dec 19 2019
Poster of Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Idris Elba was
46 in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
as 'Brixton'.
Thu, Aug 01 2019
Poster of Kroos
Kroos
Idris Elba was
46 in Kroos
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 04 2019
Poster of Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War
Idris Elba was
45 in Avengers: Infinity War
as 'Heimdall'.
Wed, Apr 25 2018
Poster of Molly's Game
Molly's Game
Idris Elba was
45 in Molly's Game
as 'Charlie Jaffey'.
Thu, Dec 07 2017
Poster of Marine Life Interviews
Marine Life Interviews
Idris Elba was
45 in Marine Life Interviews
as 'Fluke (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 15 2017
Poster of The Mountain Between Us
The Mountain Between Us
Idris Elba was
45 in The Mountain Between Us
as 'Dr. Ben Bass'.
Thu, Oct 05 2017
Poster of Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok
Idris Elba was
45 in Thor: Ragnarok
as 'Heimdall'.
Mon, Oct 02 2017
Poster of The Dark Tower
The Dark Tower
Idris Elba was
44 in The Dark Tower
as 'Roland Deschain'.
Thu, Aug 03 2017
Poster of Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour
Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour
Idris Elba was
44 in Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 09 2016
Poster of 100 Streets
100 Streets
Idris Elba was
44 in 100 Streets
as 'Max'.
Fri, Nov 11 2016
Poster of Star Trek Beyond
Star Trek Beyond
Idris Elba was
43 in Star Trek Beyond
as 'Krall'.
Thu, Jul 07 2016
Poster of Finding Dory
Finding Dory
Idris Elba was
43 in Finding Dory
as 'Fluke (voice)'.
Thu, Jun 16 2016
Poster of Bastille Day
Bastille Day
Idris Elba was
43 in Bastille Day
as 'Sean Briar'.
Fri, Apr 22 2016
Poster of The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Idris Elba was
43 in The Jungle Book
as 'Shere Khan (voice)'.
Thu, Apr 07 2016
Poster of Zootopia
Zootopia
Idris Elba was
43 in Zootopia
as 'Chief Bogo (voice)'.
Thu, Feb 11 2016
Poster of Mandela, My Dad and Me
Mandela, My Dad and Me
Idris Elba was
43 in Mandela, My Dad and Me
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Dec 07 2015
Poster of Beasts of No Nation
Beasts of No Nation
Idris Elba was
43 in Beasts of No Nation
as 'Commandant'.
Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of King for a Term
King for a Term
Idris Elba was
42 in King for a Term
as 'Akuna's father'.
Thu, Jul 09 2015
Poster of Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Idris Elba was
42 in Avengers: Age of Ultron
as 'Heimdall'.
Wed, Apr 22 2015
Poster of The Gunman
The Gunman
Idris Elba was
42 in The Gunman
as 'Barnes'.
Mon, Feb 16 2015
Poster of Cut from a Different Cloth
Cut from a Different Cloth
Idris Elba was
42 in Cut from a Different Cloth
Tue, Feb 03 2015
Poster of No Good Deed
No Good Deed
Idris Elba was
42 in No Good Deed
as 'Colin Evans'.
Wed, Sep 10 2014
Poster of Second Coming
Second Coming
Idris Elba was
41 in Second Coming
as 'Mark'.
Tue, Sep 02 2014
Poster of Enchanted Kingdom
Enchanted Kingdom
Idris Elba was
41 in Enchanted Kingdom
as 'narrator'.
Tue, Mar 25 2014
Poster of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Idris Elba was
41 in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
as 'Nelson Mandela'.
Thu, Nov 28 2013
Poster of Thor: The Dark World
Thor: The Dark World
Idris Elba was
41 in Thor: The Dark World
as 'Heimdall'.
Wed, Oct 30 2013
Poster of Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim
Idris Elba was
40 in Pacific Rim
as 'Stacker Pentecost'.
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus
The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus
Idris Elba was
40 in The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 11 2012
Poster of How Clubbing Changed the World
How Clubbing Changed the World
Idris Elba was
39 in How Clubbing Changed the World
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 24 2012
Poster of The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Idris Elba was
39 in The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 12 2012
Poster of Prometheus
Prometheus
Idris Elba was
39 in Prometheus
as 'Janek'.
Wed, May 30 2012
Poster of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Idris Elba was
39 in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
as 'Moreau'.
Sat, Dec 10 2011
Poster of How Hip Hop Changed the World
How Hip Hop Changed the World
Idris Elba was
38 in How Hip Hop Changed the World
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 12 2011
Poster of Thor
Thor
Idris Elba was
38 in Thor
as 'Heimdall'.
Thu, Apr 21 2011
Poster of Gumball 3000: LDN 2 NYC
Gumball 3000: LDN 2 NYC
Idris Elba was
38 in Gumball 3000: LDN 2 NYC
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Legacy
Legacy
Idris Elba was
38 in Legacy
as 'Malcolm Gray'.
Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of Takers
Takers
Idris Elba was
37 in Takers
as 'Gordon Jennings'.
Thu, Aug 26 2010
Poster of The Losers
The Losers
Idris Elba was
37 in The Losers
as 'Roque'.
Fri, Apr 23 2010
Poster of Obsessed
Obsessed
Idris Elba was
36 in Obsessed
as 'Derek Charles'.
Thu, Feb 26 2009
Poster of The Unborn
The Unborn
Idris Elba was
36 in The Unborn
as 'Arthur Wyndham'.
Fri, Jan 09 2009
Poster of The Human Contract
The Human Contract
Idris Elba was
36 in The Human Contract
as 'Larry'.
Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of RocknRolla
RocknRolla
Idris Elba was
35 in RocknRolla
as 'Mumbles'.
Thu, Sep 04 2008
Poster of Prom Night
Prom Night
Idris Elba was
35 in Prom Night
as 'Detective Winn'.
Thu, Apr 10 2008
Poster of This Christmas
This Christmas
Idris Elba was
35 in This Christmas
as 'Quentin "Junior" Whitfield'.
Tue, Nov 27 2007
Poster of Code Red: The Making of '28 Weeks Later'
Code Red: The Making of '28 Weeks Later'
Idris Elba was
35 in Code Red: The Making of '28 Weeks Later'
as 'Self / General Stone'.
Fri, Nov 09 2007
Poster of American Gangster
American Gangster
Idris Elba was
35 in American Gangster
as 'Tango'.
Fri, Nov 02 2007
Poster of Tapping the Wire
Tapping the Wire
Idris Elba was
34 in Tapping the Wire
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jul 01 2007
Poster of 28 Weeks Later
28 Weeks Later
Idris Elba was
34 in 28 Weeks Later
as 'General Stone'.
Thu, Apr 26 2007
Poster of The Reaping
The Reaping
Idris Elba was
34 in The Reaping
as 'Ben'.
Thu, Apr 05 2007
Poster of Daddy's Little Girls
Daddy's Little Girls
Idris Elba was
34 in Daddy's Little Girls
as 'Monty James'.
Wed, Feb 14 2007
Poster of All In The Game
All In The Game
Idris Elba was
33 in All In The Game
as 'Paul'.
Thu, May 11 2006
Poster of The Gospel
The Gospel
Idris Elba was
33 in The Gospel
as 'Reverend Charles Frank'.
Fri, Oct 07 2005
Poster of Sometimes in April
Sometimes in April
Idris Elba was
32 in Sometimes in April
as 'Augustin'.
Thu, Feb 17 2005
Poster of One Love
One Love
Idris Elba was
30 in One Love
as 'Aaron'.
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers
Idris Elba was
30 in Buffalo Soldiers
as 'Kimborough'.
Thu, Oct 31 2002
Poster of Sorted
Sorted
Idris Elba was
28 in Sorted
as 'Jam'.
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Belle Maman
Belle Maman
Idris Elba was
26 in Belle Maman
as 'Grégoire'.
Wed, Mar 10 1999
Poster of Spiders and Flies
Spiders and Flies
Idris Elba was
24 in Spiders and Flies
as 'Benton'.
Sat, Dec 07 1996
Poster of Netflix/Idris Elba The Hunchback of Notre Dame project
Netflix/Idris Elba The Hunchback of Notre Dame project
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Netflix/Idris Elba The Hunchback of Notre Dame project
as 'Quasimodo'.
Unreleased
Poster of Bang!
Bang!
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Bang!
Unreleased
Poster of Street Dogs
Street Dogs
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Street Dogs
Unreleased
Poster of Stay Frosty
Stay Frosty
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Stay Frosty
Unreleased
Poster of Extraction 3
Extraction 3
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Extraction 3
as 'Alcott'.
Unreleased
Poster of We All Die Young
We All Die Young
Idris Elba will be
51+ in We All Die Young
Unreleased
Poster of Heads of State
Heads of State
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Heads of State
Unreleased
Poster of Infernus
Infernus
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Infernus
as 'Donovan Kamara'.
Unreleased
Poster of Above the Below
Above the Below
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Above the Below
as 'Jackson'.
Unreleased
Poster of Untitled Idris Elba/Simon Kinberg Spy Romance Film
Untitled Idris Elba/Simon Kinberg Spy Romance Film
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Untitled Idris Elba/Simon Kinberg Spy Romance Film
Unreleased
Poster of Fixed
Fixed
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Fixed
as 'Rocco (voice)'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Knuckles
Knuckles
Idris Elba will be
51+ in Knuckles
as 'Knuckles the Echidna (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 2024
Poster of Hijack
Hijack
Idris Elba was
50+ in Hijack
as 'Sam Nelson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 28 2023
Poster of Zootopia+
Zootopia+
Idris Elba was
50+ in Zootopia+
as 'Chief Bogo (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 09 2022
Poster of Human Playground
Human Playground
Idris Elba was
50+ in Human Playground
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 2022
Poster of Idris Elba's Fight School
Idris Elba's Fight School
Idris Elba was
49+ in Idris Elba's Fight School
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2022
Poster of What If...?
What If...?
Idris Elba was
48+ in What If...?
as 'Heimdall (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of A World of Calm
A World of Calm
Idris Elba was
48+ in A World of Calm
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 01 2020
Poster of Elba vs. Block
Elba vs. Block
Idris Elba was
47+ in Elba vs. Block
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 13 2020
Poster of Coronavirus, Explained
Coronavirus, Explained
Idris Elba was
47+ in Coronavirus, Explained
as 'Self - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 26 2020
Poster of Oprah Talks COVID-19
Oprah Talks COVID-19
Idris Elba was
47+ in Oprah Talks COVID-19
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Idris Elba was
47+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Turn Up Charlie
Turn Up Charlie
Idris Elba was
46+ in Turn Up Charlie
as 'Charlie'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 2019
Poster of The Shop
The Shop
Idris Elba was
45+ in The Shop
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 28 2018
Poster of In the Long Run
In the Long Run
Idris Elba was
45+ in In the Long Run
as 'Walter Easmon'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 29 2018
Poster of Guerrilla
Guerrilla
Idris Elba was
44+ in Guerrilla
as 'Kent'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 13 2017
Poster of five by five
five by five
Idris Elba was
44+ in five by five
as 'Alpha Ash'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2017
Poster of Idris Elba: Fighter
Idris Elba: Fighter
Idris Elba was
44+ in Idris Elba: Fighter
as 'himself'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 2017
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Idris Elba was
43+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Idris Elba: No Limits
Idris Elba: No Limits
Idris Elba was
42+ in Idris Elba: No Limits
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 2015
Poster of Hot Ones
Hot Ones
Idris Elba was
42+ in Hot Ones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Idris Elba was
41+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Idris Elba was
41+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Idris Elba: King of Speed
Idris Elba: King of Speed
Idris Elba was
41+ in Idris Elba: King of Speed
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of The Frame
The Frame
Idris Elba was
40+ in The Frame
as 'Stacker Pentecost'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2013
Poster of Luther
Luther
Idris Elba was
37+ in Luther
as 'DCI John Luther'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 2010
Poster of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Idris Elba was
36+ in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
as 'Charlie Gotso'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 2009
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Idris Elba was
34+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Idris Elba was
33+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Made in Hollywood
Made in Hollywood
Idris Elba was
33+ in Made in Hollywood
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show
Idris Elba was
33+ in The Tyra Banks Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of The Office
The Office
Idris Elba was
32+ in The Office
as 'Charles Miner'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2005
Poster of Hack
Hack
Idris Elba was
30+ in Hack
as 'Mac Boone'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2002
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Idris Elba was
30+ in CSI: Miami
as 'Angelo Sedaris'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of The Wire
The Wire
Idris Elba was
29+ in The Wire
as 'Stringer Bell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
Idris Elba was
29+ in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
as 'Robert Gabriel'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2002
Poster of Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Idris Elba was
28+ in Girlfriends
as 'Paul Raymond'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Soul Food
Soul Food
Idris Elba was
27+ in Soul Food
as 'Smitty'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 28 2000
Poster of Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet
Idris Elba was
26+ in Ultraviolet
as 'Vaughan Rice'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Idris Elba was
24+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Idris Elba was
23+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Idris Elba was
23+ in Silent Witness
as 'Charlie'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of The Governor
The Governor
Idris Elba was
22+ in The Governor
as 'Officer Chiswick'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 14 1995
Poster of Bramwell
Bramwell
Idris Elba was
22+ in Bramwell
as 'Charlie Carter'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 01 1995
Poster of Dangerfield
Dangerfield
Idris Elba was
22+ in Dangerfield
as 'Matt Gregory'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 1995
Poster of MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
Idris Elba was
22+ in MTV Europe Music Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 24 1994
Poster of Crocodile Shoes
Crocodile Shoes
Idris Elba was
22+ in Crocodile Shoes
as 'Jo Jo'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1994
Poster of Space Precinct
Space Precinct
Idris Elba was
22+ in Space Precinct
as 'Pizza Delivery Man'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1994
Poster of Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely Fabulous
Idris Elba was
20+ in Absolutely Fabulous
as 'Hilton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 1992
Poster of 2Point4 Children
2Point4 Children
Idris Elba was
18+ in 2Point4 Children
as 'Parachute Instructor'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 03 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Idris Elba was
18+ in Law & Order
as 'Lonnie Liston'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Idris Elba was
15+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Idris Elba was
14+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
as 'Raffy'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Idris Elba was
3+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Idris Elba was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953