Idris Elba - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 06, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Idris Elba's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring roles in 'The Wire,' 'Luther,' and as Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. |
Intro
Idris Elba is an acclaimed British actor, producer, and musician, best known for his roles in television series such as 'The Wire' and 'Luther,' as well as high-profile films including 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,' 'Pacific Rim,' and as Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Early Life & Background
Idris Elba was born to immigrant parents – a Sierra Leonean father and a Ghanaian mother – in Hackney, London. He attended school in Canning Town and became interested in acting during his youth, eventually winning a place at the National Youth Music Theatre.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Russell 'Stringer' Bell on HBO's 'The Wire' (2002–2004)
- Starred as DCI John Luther in BBC One's 'Luther' (2010–2019)
- Played Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films
- Received Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for 'Luther' in 2012
- Starred as Nelson Mandela in 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' (2013)
- Featured in 'Pacific Rim' (2013), 'Beasts of No Nation' (2015), and 'Molly's Game' (2017)
- Named in Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World (2016)
Trivia
- Idris Elba is also a DJ and musician, performing under the moniker DJ Big Driis.
- In 2018, he was named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive.'
- He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016.
FAQs
People also ask
Idris Elba is 53 years old.
Idris Elba was born the 6 September 1972.
London, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About September 6th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 6, 1972, during the Munich Summer Olympics, eight members of the Palestinian terrorist group Black September infiltrated the Olympic Village, killed two members of Israel's Olympic team, and took nine others hostage.
- Day of the week: September 6th, 1972 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
- #1 UK song: Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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