I wasn't the guy that was a big personality. I was thrown in atthe deep end and had to learn how to swim without any assistance.. [73] Elba was featured in various television commercials for Sky box-sets in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019. Actor Idris Elba starred in British productions before making his way to the United States, earning attention for playing a crime boss in The Wire. [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 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. Trevante Rhodes, Among his high-profile DJ gigs, Elba handled the music at the May 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and spun a set at Coachella 2019. Based on the comic series by Matt Kindt and Wilfredo Torres, the story of Bang! [34] Elba appeared in the thriller Takers (2010). I was the tall, silent, quiet type. "[84], Elba will portray the character Solomon Reed in the Phantom Liberty downloadable expansion for CD Projekt Red's 2020 video game Cyberpunk 2077. [106] In October 2014, he was presented with a MOBO Inspiration Award. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Just imagine Idris running by you on your way to work. 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). And they also made us blush at a 2017 Christmas party. [27], In 2007, Elba signed on to play the lead role of the film Daddy's Little Girls, playing Monty, a blue-collar mechanic who falls in love with an attorney helping him gain custody of his kids, and finds the relationship and his custody hopes threatened by the return of his former wife. And we're not talking about being jealous of his wife, Sabrina. From 2002 to 2004, Elba portrayed Russell "Stringer" Bell in the series, perhaps his best-known role in the United States. [75], In January 2016, Elba addressed the UK parliament in regards to the concern of the lack of diversity on screen. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Mr Hudson also produced his album Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela, which was released in November 2014. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. Similar actors include Idris Elba, Trevante Rhodes, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. David, who was raised in a traditional Nigerian household says faith plays a major part in his success. The Avengers Draw/No contest Idris Elba and the 'Beast' Cast Share Real Wildlife Encounters on Set, 'The Harder They Fall' Cast Reveal the Story Behind the Epic Character Entrances, Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin Answer Fan Questions, How Idris Elba Plays Relatable Characters and Over the Top Supervillains, Music video: Appeared in "I Wanna Thank Ya" by R&B artist. ', Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Name: Idris Elba, Birth Year: 1972, Birth date: September 6, 1972, Birth City: London, England, Birth Country: United Kingdom, Best Known For: Idris Elba is an award-winning British actor known for roles in screen projects like 'The Wire,' 'Luther,' 'Thor,' 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' and 'The Dark Tower. David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6 . Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best. Elba also starred alongside Abraham Attah in the film Beasts of No Nation which premiered in select theatres and on Netflix. (He lost the Globe to Matthew McConaughey, who won for his lead role in 2013's Dallas Buyers Club.). Can Lead, a non-profit that promotes girls' education in Africa, Elba fulfilled his followers' dream of receiving a date invitation. Imagine a lazy Saturday on the couch with PEOPLE's 2018 Sexiest Man Alive. He played a central character in an episode of Season 1, an African petty thief named Charlie Carter, who lost his wife to childbirth and had to figure out how to support his newborn daughter. [107], Elba was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to drama. Nominated. He welcomes the challenges because as far as hes concerned, iron sharpens iron. Take 30 seconds to create a completely free profile, which will allow you to: David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. He joined the cast of the soap opera Family Affairs[11] and went on to appear on the television serial Ultraviolet and later on Dangerfield. The series began airing in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2016 and will air in the United States from 23 January 2016. He starred as a mechanic in director .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Tyler Perry's feature Daddy's Little Girls (2007), a general in the zombie-laden 28 Weeks Later (2007) and a devoted husband opposite Beyonc Knowles in Obsession (2009). [28][29] In 2008, he starred in the horror film Prom Night and the Guy Ritchie London gangster film RocknRolla. and The Dark Knight. As drug kingpin Stringer Bell, Idris Elba 's star rose swiftly. Is an only child of African immigrants to England. David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. myCast is the place for you! Artist. Other films on Elba's roster from this period include This Christmas (2007) and RocknRolla (2008). [60] Elba also rapped in a remix of Skepta's "Shutdown" which was uploaded on 1 June 2015 to SoundCloud. and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. British actor David Harewood has expressed his frustration with being mistaken for fellow British actor Idris Elba. [80][78] Allen-Martin and Henley described their creative input as having included research and script-writing, as well as coming up with the play's title, and that after being removed they were threatened with legal action if they went public with the story. BET Award for Best Actor. 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). Check out my directory and requests! Simon's generous and thoughtful email reply seemed too . The latter is a Canadian actor and model. [88][89], Legend: .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}Win 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. 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. 6ft 2 (189.2 cm) British actor best known for roles in Prometheus, Thor, Takers and TV show Luther and The Wire. Melodic techno, house, future rave or EDM, this record is for the party people, the electronic music lovers.Its yours, its mine, its ours. [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. 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. 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. I put it on Twitter, and it got about 3,000 hits that day. Press alt + / to open this menu. Assemble your dream cast! "[53] In the August 2009 issue of Essence magazine, he announced the name of his six-song EP as Kings Among Kings. At the time of its premiere Tree was billed as "created by Idris Elba and Kwame Kwei-Armah". Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE ( / drs /; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor. 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. Elba was raised in East Ham, a suburb of London. Sean 'Mac' McAlister, a character from 2017 video game Need for Speed Payback, is voiced by him. Martin's 1980 novella Nightflyers. Love listening to Idris Elba playing such a great African music set at work! David Ajala is a famous British artist who has acquired distinction through his acting skills and abilities. It means something specific to myself and I just get on with it. David Ajala was suggested to play T'Challa/Black Panther in The Avengers by mr95. [71] Elba also collaborated with Paul McCartney on a remix of McCartney's song "Long Tailed Winter Bird. 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