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Idris Elba Movies, Cast & Biography
Idris Elba (born September 6, 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. Since then he has worked in a variety of TV and…
- Born
- 6 September 1972
- Birthplace
- Hackney, London, England, UK
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 2 films
Biography
Who is Idris Elba?
Idris Elba (born September 6, 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. Since then he has worked in a variety of TV and movie projects including Ultraviolet, The Wire, No Good Deed and Zootopia.
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Idris was born in which country?
Hackney, London, England, UK.
What is Idris Elba best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 2 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which Idris Elba films can I read about here?
Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (2027).