Idris Elba
English actor (born 1972)
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- Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba ( IH -driss ; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor, DJ, and rapper.
- He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016.
- 8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors.
- Elba studied acting at the National Youth Music Theatre in London.
- He is also known for his recurring guest role as Charles Miner in the NBC sitcom The Office (2009).
Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba ( IH-driss; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor, DJ, and rapper. He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. His films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. In 2025, Elba was named as the UK's ninth-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist.
Elba studied acting at the National Youth Music Theatre in London. He rose to prominence playing Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (2002–2004), and DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (2010–2019), the latter of which earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film as well as four nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He was also Emmy-nominated for his guest role in Showtime comedy-drama series The Big C (2011) and for his leading role in Apple TV+ thriller series Hijack (2023). He is also known for his recurring guest role as Charles Miner in the NBC sitcom The Office (2009).
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