Idris Elba
| Born | September 6, 1972 |
| Hometown | Hackney, England |
| Net worth | $50 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.89m) |
| Spouse | Sabrina Dhowre, Hanne N?rgaard, Sonya Nicole Hamlin |
| Children | Isan Elba, Winston Elba |
| Parents | Winston Elba, Eve Elba |
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Idris Elba's Daughter Isan Is Taking Over London Fashion Week & She's an 'It Girl' in the Making
- During London Fashion Week, singers, designers, actors and many more join at star-studded front rows all week long. And amidst A-listers like Gabrielle Union and Shay Mitchell, one new face might have some people asking themselves “Who is Isan Elba?” As it turns out, Idris Elba‘s gorgeous 22-year-old daughter Isan is truly taking over LFW …
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Emmys 2024 Red Carpet: Jennifer Aniston, Jeremy Allen White, Selena Gomez, Idris Elba, Anna Sawai, Jodie Foster, Robert Downey Jr., Meryl Streep, and More
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2024 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Hijack | Nominated |
| 2022 | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards | Best Lead Actor | Three Thousand Years of Longing | Nominated |
| 2016 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actor | Beasts of No Nation (film) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Beasts of No Nation (film) | Winner |
| 2016 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Luther | Nominated |
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- WorldThe Telegraph
Idris Elba to work with Home Secretary to stop knives ending up in the hands of young people
Idris Elba is to work with the Government to stop knives ending up in the hands of young people.
- EntertainmentBlavity
‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ 3 Drops Its First Trailer With Keanu Reeves’ Shadow Going Up Against Sonic
Paramount has dropped the first trailer for the highly-anticipated threequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Keanu Reeves joins the cast for the film, which also includes returning stars Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter and James Marsden.
- EntertainmentMashable
'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' trailer puts Keanu Reeves' Shadow up front
Watch the trailer for "Sonic the Hedgehog 3", with a first look at Keanu Reeves' Shadow.
- CelebrityCNN
Donald Duck joins ranks of top ‘Hot Ones’ guests
Donald Duck was probably dreaming of a nice, refreshing pond to paddle in after appearing on the First We Feast show “Hot Ones.”
- EntertainmentDigital Spy
Idris Elba movie gets unexpected TV prequel
Idris Elba's movie Pacific Rim is set to receive a new TV series, over a decade after its original release.
- StyleYahoo Canada Style
From Oprah Winfrey at the DNC to Idris Elba's red carpet look, vote on this week's best and worst celebrity fashion
From striking purple suits to glamorous red gowns, cast your vote on the best and worst outfits from stars this week.
- EntertainmentBBC
Idris Elba: I know what heartbreak feels like
New play Shifters tells the story of two young black people who meet again after years apart.
- EntertainmentWhat To Watch
Netflix's first in-house film is available — and is one of its best originals
Before Hijack returns, watch Idris Elba in Netflix's first-ever movie...
- EntertainmentTVLine.com
Emmys 2024 Poll: Who Should Win for Lead Actor in a Drama Series?
Out with the old, in with the new: All six nominees for Lead Actor in a Drama at this year’s Emmys are first-time nominees in this category. But which one should walk away a winner? This represents a complete overhaul from last year’s field of nominees, who were all from shows that either ended or …
- EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly
The 11 best war movies streaming on Netflix in August 2024
From harrowing recreations of world wars to sobering modern-day documentaries, Netflix has all manner of war films.
