Nominated. Q-Tip, Idris Elba & Little Simz) Single by James BKS", "Lime Cordiale & Idris Elba dish out tasty second single "What's Not To Like", "Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba have also shared "Holy Moley", the exciting latest single from their new mini album", "Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba share new video for "Unnecessary Things" redux", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Idris_Elba&oldid=1140064007. In 2019, he launched the Netflix series Turn Up Charlie, in which he plays a DJ, before returning to villainous roles for both the action-packed Hobbs & Shaw and the big-screen adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Sting Ray. [11], Elba's first acting role was in Crimewatch murder reconstructions and in 1994 he appeared in a BBC children's drama called The Boot Street Band. Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. And thank goodness for that! Ready to move onto another story? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role. Elba played detective John Luther in the British crime drama, Luther. In September 2009, he signed a deal to star as the lead role on the six-part BBC television series Luther, which aired in May 2010. "One of the other guys showed me his.". Other films on Elba's roster from this period include This Christmas (2007) and RocknRolla (2008). From 2002 to 2004, Elba portrayed Russell "Stringer" Bell in the series, perhaps his best-known role in the United States. At the time of its premiere Tree was billed as "created by Idris Elba and Kwame Kwei-Armah". This site uses cookies to serve you better. Star Trek: Discovery's David Ajala talks that special spark Book shares with Michael, the importance of Star Trek's social commentary, and of course, Grudge the Cat (and her true nature). Facebook. Elba most recently joined the cast of Suicide Squad, bringing his charm to the crew. It means something specific to myself and I just get on with it. We would move to Brooklyn if it meant all the hipsters dressed like this. Today was a special day for both Idris Elba and David Oyelowo.. David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6 . The race to identify the new sound in the crowd is electric, but alas all we can do is wait. In an interview he said "I'm nearly 6ft 3in" and also described himself as a "ballsy 6ft 2in black guy". It's Ours - Short Mix. Idris Elba ( The Harder They Fall) will star in the film, written by Kindt ( Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe) and Zak Olkewicz, which reunites the latter with director David Leitch following. Sabrina and Anne-Marie showed up wearing similar black leopard print ensemble dresses with side slits. Because we weren't already overwhelmed with emotion during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, Idris had to show up looking impossibly dapper with then-fiance Sabrina Dhowre. There's a weird little thing there, where you just feel most comfortable being someone else, because then they're not really looking at you. 2019: "Even If I Die (Hobbs & Shaw)" on the, 2021: "Long Tailed Winter Bird (Idris Elba Remix)" by, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 06:59. As drug kingpin Stringer Bell, Idris Elba 's star rose swiftly. 6ft 2 (189.2 cm) British actor best known for roles in Prometheus, Thor, Takers and TV show Luther and The Wire. An only child of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian descent, Elba eventually attended the National Youth Music Theatre's training programs. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Name: Idris Elba Birth Year: 1972 Birth date: September 6, 1972 Birth City: London, England Birth Country: United Kingdom Gender: Male Best Known For: Idris Elba is an award-winning British. Idrissa Akuna Elba was born on September 6, 1972, in the Hackney section of East London, England. On June 12, 2021, he made his world . Idris and Sabrina gave us #couplegoals at the Burberry London Fashion Week Show. Idris Elba opens up about those Bond rumors, navigating the #MeToo movement and his role model, Donald Glover. [73] Elba was featured in various television commercials for Sky box-sets in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019. [38] As part of his preparation for the role, Elba spent a night locked in a cell alone on Robben Island, where Mandela had been imprisoned. IN ROLE: David as the character of Rage in Beowulf. The former is an English actor and DJ. Know what I mean? David Ajala was born on 21 May 1986, in Hackney, London. 0.30. His Netflix film, Turn Up Charlie, showed off both his DJ skills and his hot dad skills. He welcomes the challenges because as far as hes concerned, iron sharpens iron. [100][101], On 16 March 2020, Elba said he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19 amidst the pandemic. Idris Elba and David Farber set to open The Porte Noire Bar and Shop September 26, 2021 Actor, producer and DJ, Idris Elba, and founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber, have announced the launch of their first bar and shop from the wine and Champagne brand Porte Noire. He appeared in 28 Weeks Later (2007) and This Christmas (2007), which brought in nearly $50million at the box office in 2007. [8] As of May 2019, his films have grossed over $9.8billion at the global box office, including over $3.6billion in North America,[9] where he is one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. has been suggested by fans for 131 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. 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[68], On 13 February 2021, Elba performed a guest DJ mix for Mix Up on Australian national youth broadcaster Triple J. Beowulf is a British epic fantasy drama television series re-imagining of themes and characters from the Old English poem Beowulf, but with new characters and storylines added. Similar actors include 34 of 50 MAMA'S BOY. [67], In 2020, after hearing Canadian R&B singer Emanuel's debut single "Need You", Elba reached out with an idea for a music video compiled from clips of people sharing the things that were helping them cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. He portrayed Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), beginning with Thor (2011), and Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad (2021), set in the DC Extended Universe. 07 September 2021 I dris Elba has joined the stars of The Wire in mourning the death of Michael K Williams at the age of 54. [28][29] In 2008, he starred in the horror film Prom Night and the Guy Ritchie London gangster film RocknRolla. The actor has also enjoyed a successful music career as a DJ, rapper and producer, going by the name Big Driis. Harewood, best known for his roles in Homeland, Blood Diamond and The Night . Idris Elba has thanked the Prince's Trust for helping him start his career aged 18. On 2 July 2019, The Guardian published a story describing how writers Tori Allen-Martin and Sarah Henley claimed to have been removed from the production under what they described as questionable circumstances. David Ajala is a British actor, theatre artist, voice actor, and producer who is known for playing television roles like Manchester Black in the superhero series Supergirl, Cleveland "Book" Booker in the action-adventure drama series Star Trek: Discovery . Elba performed a rap for the second album by Noel Fielding and Sergio Pizzorno's band, the Loose Tapestries. "[53] In the August 2009 issue of Essence magazine, he announced the name of his six-song EP as Kings Among Kings. Love listening to Idris Elba playing such a great African music set at work! Elba played Macavity in the CATS movie! The actor earned Oscar buzz and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance as the famed South African activist. Can Lead, a non-profit that promotes girls' education in Africa, Elba fulfilled his followers' dream of receiving a date invitation. Jimmy is another Arrow actor having appeared on the show as Baron Reiter. Trevante Rhodes, I sort of blended into the background quite a bit. The actors were on Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honors list and received OBEs for their services on the big screen. David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is an English actor. Do you love movies? He has been suggested by fans for 115 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. After seeing an advertisement for a play in it; he auditioned and subsequently met his first agent while performing in the role. . Here are a few more to browse. Need to vibe with him on this show very soon :). Idris in a tux might be the best thing the Met Gala ever gave us. [104][non-primary source needed], In 2013, Elba was named Essence's annual Sexiest Man of the Year[105] and, in 2018, he was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. Sections of this page. But now, in a series of interviews as part of this week's The Hollywood Reporter cover story, Elba and his former boss, The. Fan casting? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! 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Marvel Universe The Wire DC Extended Universe Star Trek Films. [58][59] He also featured on the remix of Ghanaian music group, VVIP's single "Selfie" together with Nigerian rapper Phyno released on 12 September 2014 and video released on YouTube on 11 April 2015. In March 2020, Elba was among the first public figures to announce that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Idris Elba, David Leitch Team for 'Bang!' Spy Thriller for Netflix Netflix and Dark Horse Entertainment are back collaborating on a feature and the TV series 'Mind MGMT' after working. Latest Update 2023, Doctor Stranger in the multiverse of madness, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (2009), Celebrities Face Claims Sorted by Heritage. [18] In order to support himself between roles in his early career, he worked in odd jobs including tyre-fitting, cold-calling, and night shifts at Ford Dagenham. In film, his first part was in Kidulthood, and he also appears in the sequels, Adulthood and Brotherhood; he has also appeared in The Dark Knight and in major roles in Starred Up and the 2016 Seekers. David Ajala attendedAnna Scher Theatre, an independent and co-educational performing arts school in Islington, Greater London. Im from Hackney, whatever that may mean for some people, he told The British Blacklist on his east London roots. It just so happens that I was born into a Christian household. Hannah Ajala - Broadcaster. In November 2015, Elba opened for Madonna during her Rebel Heart Tour in Berlin, Germany. Once again, we're living vicariously through Idris's ladylove. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actor David Ajala talked about what it's like to join the Star Trek universe, how his introduction to the franchise came out of a production. In January 2014, he confirmed that he would be starring in a film adaptation of Luther. ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. The following year he played a military commandant on the acclaimed drama Beasts of No Nation and continued his starring role on Luther, earning Golden Globe nominations for both. thanks to an influx of U.K. talent like Elba, David Oyelowo and Get Out's . [on the differences between him and his character Stringer Bell from, The Finatix feat. "Awards and . Idris Elba is set to team up with Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train director David Leitch for a new spy thriller film at Netflix titled Bang! He landed a number of British television roles and worked with his father in a car factory before eventually making his way to America. [26] He also created and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy In the Long Run. [14] Elba was raised in Hackney and East Ham;[15] he shortened his first name to "Idris" at school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best. Biography On stage Ajala has performed in Nation, A Midsummer Night's Dream with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Hamlet, and as Jim Brown in the European premiere of Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami . Out Now on UPPERGROUND. He worked in nightclubs under the nickname DJ Big Driis at age 19, but began auditioning for television roles in his early-twenties.His first acting roles were on the soap opera Family Affairs (1997), the television serial Ultraviolet (1998), and the medical drama Dangerfield (1995). Join thousands of other users in fan casting your favorite stories. To support himself between acting roles, he worked in jobs such as tyre-fitting, cold call advertising sales, and working night shifts at Ford Dagenham. [51], In July 2009, Elba was the DJ for BET's current series Rising Icons. Idris Elba and David Farber, with a sneak preview of the Porte Noire wine bar and shop. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker. The following year, Elba portrayed Roland Deschain/The Gunslinger in The Dark Tower, based on Stephen King's series, and co-starred with Kate Winslet in the survival tale The Mountain Between Us. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. ", "Mumford & Sons Only 'Think' They Understand 'Lover Of The Light' Video", "K. 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He said, 'Change is coming but it's taking its sweet time', He spoke about the lack of diversity regarding race, gender, and sexuality. He voiced Chief Bogo in Zootopia (2016), Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), and Fluke in Finding Dory (2016).Idris Elba was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2016 New Years Honours for his services to drama. [55], In 2011, he performed on the intro to Pharoahe Monch's album W.A.R.. He portrays Manchester Black in Supergirl and Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers. In 2017, he played Roland Deschain in the Stephen King film adaptation The Dark Tower,[43] starred in The Mountain Between Us and Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut Molly's Game, alongside Jessica Chastain. The series began airing in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2016 and will air in the United States from 23 January 2016. After reprising the role of Heimdall for Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Elba made his feature film directing debut with the crime drama Yardie (2018). During a busy 2016, Elba appeared in A Hundred Streets, Bastille Day and Star Trek Beyond. March 2 at 3:20 AM. Wedding attire definitely suits him well. Sean 'Mac' McAlister, a character from 2017 video game Need for Speed Payback, is voiced by him. We're talking about the tux that he wore to the 2019 Golden Globes although we are jealous of Sabrina. Date of Birth. Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, hosted the star-studded GQ Men of the Year Awards. Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, [Luther]'s an old-school detective. Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE ( / drs /; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor. You're welcome. Idris Elba - It's Ours (Music Video Short Version) David Guetta 25M subscribers Subscribe 11K 243K views 3 months ago Subscribe to be notified for new videos . I think hes a guy who loves to be kept on his toes. 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ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba It's Ours - Short Mix. David Ajala is a British actor, theatre artist, voice actor, and producer who is known for playing television roles like Manchester Black in the superhero series Supergirl, Cleveland Book Booker in the action-adventure drama series Star Trek: Discovery,Sean Campbell in the sports drama seriesDream Team, Burton in the supernatural drama series Falling Water, Flipside in the sitcom Trexx and Flipside, Will Van Renseller in the ABC psychological medical drama series Black Box, Rate in the epic fantasy drama seriesBeowulf: Return to the Shieldlands, and Roy Eris in the horror science fiction seriesNightflyers. [on his childhood]. Mr Hudson also produced his album Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela, which was released in November 2014. His eyes might actually have hypnotic powers. It's Idris Elba, a.k.a. We'd listen to him talk to us in that gorgeous British accent all day. In 2005, he portrayed Captain Augustin Muganza in Sometimes in April, an HBO film about the Rwandan genocide. His father was from Sierra Leone and his mother was from Ghana. In August 2010, Elba signed up to portray the title character in a reboot of James Patterson's Alex Cross film franchise. He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (20182019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Star Trek: Discovery (2020present). Elba got his major break starring as crime boss "Stringer" Bell on several seasons of the highly acclaimed drama The Wire. Im a blagger, Im a hustler. He was featured on the 2016 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis single "Dance Off," as well as the 2019 track "Boasty," by Wiley, Stefflon Don and Sean Paul. We're always down for a drink with Idris. The Avengers has 15 roles, including Actor Idris Elba is to open a wine bar in London's King's Cross area with his business partner, David Farber, founder of Connaught Wine Cellars. BET Award for Best Actor. He has two children: a daughter with Nrgaard[90] and a son with former girlfriend Naiyana Garth. Based on the comic series by Matt Kindt and Wilfredo Torres, the story of Bang! His name is of Krio African origin. In 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving Congress the power to levy and collect . Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! In 2001, Elba played Achilles in a stage production of Troilus and Cressida in New York City.[11]. Idris Elba - It's Ours UPPERGROUND 4 months ago Techno Buy 67.5K 2,590 134 UPPERGROUND 9,563 39 Report In 1997 he starred in the first two episodes of series 2 Blood, Sweat and Tears in Silent Witness. He also appeared in the films American Gangster (2007), Takers (2010), Thor (2011), Prometheus (2012), Pacific Rim (2013), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Beasts of No Nation (2015) and Star Trek Beyond (2016). Other parts followed, though Elba later lamented that he was continuing to get lots of offers for gangster roles during this time. He [Rate] is a wonderful character, he told the publication. Draw/No contest What about my own thoughts? "'Dris, I'm sorry. Additionally, he has been cast in other shows like Death in Paradise,Black Mirror, Silent Witness, Misfits, The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury, Doctor Who, TheBill,Coming Up, Monroe,Law & Order: UK,Hooten & the Lady, andUrban Myths. [57] In May, Elba featured on Mr Hudson's single "Step Into the Shadows". Many supporting roles on British television followed, including series such as The Bill and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. All Rights Reserved. [3] An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (2002-2004), DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (2010-2019), and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film . He settled in Brooklyn, New York, and Jersey City, New Jersey, working as a doorman at the comedy club Carolines and DJing while struggling to make ends meet. [63] In 2019, he featured on the track "Boasty" by British grime artist Wiley. Although the Met Gala also gave us Idris in front of a wall of roses, too. [13] His parents were married in Sierra Leone and later moved to London. 85 kg. Ajala has appeared as Keith in the BBC Radio 4 dramas Burned To Nothing (2011) and Felix in The Price of Oil: Someone's Making A Killing In Nigeria both by Rex Obano. He was purrrrrfect for the role. During the show he took a selfie of "the best team in the world" which included Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, Raquel Welchs Mixed Feelings about Her Fur Bikini, Andrea Riseboroughs Oscar Controversy, Explained, 10 Milestones on Viola Davis Road to EGOT Glory. Gemini. His first named role arrived earlier in 1995, when he was cast as a gigolo on the "Sex" episode of Absolutely Fabulous. What he means to people, and how people perceive him I have no control over that whatsoever.. Assemble your dream cast! [citation needed], In September 2018, he was one of 50 people named for "making London awesome" and helping to shape London's cultural landscape, as part of Time Out magazine's 50th anniversary. Idris Elba has been working with The Prince's Trust for decades Credit: The Prince's Trust. They haven't delivered it yet.". Jump to. "So, I'm out of work.". And, in 2008, he became the first black actor to play the role of Jimmy Porter in acclaimed playwright John Osborne's . I find a way. Sci-fi/fantasy beckoned to the actor as well, as seen with his roles as Norse god Heimdall in Marvel Comics' Thor (2011), directed by Kenneth Branagh, and as ship captain Janek in Ridley Scott's Prometheus (2012). (LogOut/ Phase 1 Movie 7 Fan casting? More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list [61] On 17 August, a song was released on which Elba appeared on Nigerian singer D'banj's single "Confidential", featuring Sierra Leonean rapper Shadow Boxer with the video uploaded to YouTube on 20 August. Redeem Now Buffering ARTBAT & David Guetta feat. Bruce Banner/Hulk, The statuesque Elba transitioned to a big-screen career as well, landing film roles in a variety of genres. Post Author: Post published: maio 29, 2022 Post Category: shoprite profit margin Post Comments: sterling st jacques interview sterling st jacques interview He worked in nightclubs under the nickname DJ Big Driis at age 19, but began auditioning for television roles in his early-twenties. He [44] In 2021, Elba portrayed mercenary Robert "Milton" DuBois / Bloodsport in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Idris Elba and wife Sabrina look smitten as they enjoy a romantic dip during Valentine's Day getaway | Daily Mail Online Published: 03:50 EST, 16 February 2022 | Updated: 04:13 EST, 16 February. The Wire creator David Simon has claimed that Idris Elba "was not happy" when he learned he was being written out of the series. [5], In April 2018, it was announced that Elba was cast as Charlie in the Netflix comedy series, Turn Up Charlie. [81] Elba and Kwei-Armah both published rebuttals of the writers' account of what happened on Twitter. Idris Elba Instagram To support W.E. He also starred in Pacific Rim (2013), Beasts of No Nation (2015), for which he received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actor, and Molly's Game (2017). Simon's generous and thoughtful email reply seemed too . Or is it just Elba in an oversized jacket? When Elba sat down for a chat on The Morning in London last week, it was a good morning, indeed. [98], The Prince's Trust, a UK youth charity founded by Prince Charles in 1976, which Elba credits with helping begin his career, appointed him as their anti-crime ambassador in April 2009. He gained a place in the National Youth Music Theatre - thanks to a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. myCast is the place for you! myCast is the place for you! In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty. ", "Idris Elba's collaboration with Superdry puts the "luxe" in "sports luxe", "Actor Idris Elba addressed British Parliament about the need for diversity on screen: 'Change is coming, but it's taking its sweet time', "The Best selfie: Idris Elba revels as host of Fifa Awards show", "Can Idris Elba turn an album into a play? In 2019, Elba starred as the villain in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, a spin-off of Fast & Furious franchise, and played Macavity in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Cats. Because he's also a caring son, Idris took his mom along when he was invited to an event at Buckingham Palace. The British actor, who played business-savvy Stringer Bell in the. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. Release date: March 2025, Glucofort | (Scam Or Legit) Need To Know What Is Glucofort? [107], Elba was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to drama. Elba appeared on the 2007 BET special Black Men: The Truth. The Fast and the Furious Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. As per his bio, his zodiac sign is Taurus. Martin's 1980 novella Nightflyers. 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