Idris Elba

Idris Elba, born Idrissa Akuna Elba on September 6, 1972 , is a British actor, film producer, television producer, film director, composer, disc jockey, and record producer . He is a citizen of the United Kingdom and was born in the London Borough of Hackney . Elba is the child of Eve Elba and Winston Elba .

Idris Elba was educated at the National Youth Music Theatre and Barking and Dagenham College . He is known for his work in film and television, including roles in The Wire, Luther, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Finding Dory, Zootopia, Thor, and the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 film .

Throughout his career, Elba has received numerous awards, such as Golden Globe Awards, Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, BET Awards, Black Reel Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Kermode Awards, Film Independent Spirit Awards, and Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards .

In addition to his acting career, Elba is also involved in the music industry, going by the nickname DJ Big Driis . He has worked as a composer and record producer in the music industry and as a film director and television producer in the film industry .

Idris Elba is married to Sabrina Dhowre .