Table of Contents
- Wiki and Biography
- Physical Stats and Appearance
- Idris Elba Personal Life
- Education and Professional Qualification
- Idris Elba Family and Siblings
- Idris Elba Favorite Things
- Idris Elba Affairs, Spouse and Children
- Idris Elba Salary and Net worth
- Idris Elba Debut
- Idris Elba Upcoming Projects
- Idris Elba Social Media Accounts
- Idris Elba Webseries List
- Idris Elba Movies
- Awards and Nominations
- Other Achievements
- Idris Elba Photos
Wiki and Biography
Idris is a british actor born on 6 September 1972 in Hackney, London. His birth name is Idrissa Akuna Elba but people often call him by various nick names like Dj Big Driis, 7 Dub and Big Driis. He is an actor, rapper and producer by profession.
| Real Name | Idris Elba |
| Nick Name / Pet Name | Idris, DJ Big Driis, Big Driis, 7 Dub |
| Other Name | Idrissa Akuna Elba |
| Profession | Actor, Rapper, Producer |
| First Agency | Co-Op |
Physical Stats and Appearance
Idris is six feet and two inches tall and his weight is approx. ninety five kilograms. He got black curly hair and hazel eyes. His chest size is 43, waist is 34 and biceps are 15 inches.
| Height | In Inches – 6.2′ ( 6 Feet 2 Inches) In Metre – 1.89 m In Centimetres – 188 cms |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 95 Kgs In Pounds – 211 lbs |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Hair Type | Curly |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Body or Figure Measurements (in Inches.) | Chest – 43 Waist – 34 Biceps – 15 |
| Surgery/Botox/Fillers | N.A |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Idris Elba Personal Life
Idris is british citizen and stays in London which is also his birth place. His ethnicity is black and he doesn’t follow any religion. His zodiac sign is Virgo and he loves driving.
| Date of Birth | 6 September 1972 (Born at 8:00 AM GDT) |
| Age as on 2021 | 49 Years (as on Dec 2021) |
| Birth Place | Hackney, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | British |
| Religion | He doesn’t follow any |
| Ethnicity | Black (Sierra Leone ancestry) |
| Hometown | London |
| Current Location | London |
| Hobbies | Driving |
| Languages Known | English |
Education and Professional Qualification
| School | School in Canning Town |
| College | Barking and Dagenham College |
| Acting Course | Graduate in Performing Arts |
| Theatre | National Youth Music Theatre (1990) |
Idris Elba Family and Siblings
| Father | Winston Elba (Shop Steward at Ford Dagenham) |
| Mother | Eve Elba |
| Sister | None |
| Brother | None |
Idris Elba Favorite Things
| Food Preference | Steak and Eggs with Spinach and Tomatoes |
| Favorite Singer | John Holt |
| Favorite Color | – |
| Favorite Films | The Champ (1979), Goodfellas (1990) |
| Favorite Sports | Football |
| Favorite Actress | Meryl Streep |
| Favorite Actor | Denzel Washington |
| Favorite Hobbies | Driving |
| Favorite Book | – |
| Favorite TV Show | – |
| Favorite Destination | Africa |
Idris Elba Affairs, Spouse and Children
Idris married thrice till date.
His first wife was ‘Hanne Nørgaard’ aka ‘Kim Elba’, they married in 2009 and after 5 years they divorced in 2003. Idris has a daughter named ‘Isan’ from first wife.
Idris second wife was ‘Sonya Nicole Hamlin’, they married in April 2006 and seperated in August 2006. He has no kids from ‘Sonya’.
He again dared to marry the third time, with ‘Naiyana Garth’, in 2013. The marriage ended in 2016 but he has a boy from ‘Naiyana’, his name is ‘Winston’.
As of December 2021, Idris is dating girlfriend ‘Sabrina Dhowre’. They have been in relationship since 2017.
In the past, he also dated other girls:-
| Past Affairs & Girlfriends | Year |
|---|---|
| Desiree Newberry | (2010) |
| K. Michelle | (2013-2014) |
| Madonna (Rumored Girlfriend) | In October 2016, Idris was seen kissing American singer ‘Madonna’ |
To conclude, Idris married thrice, his current marital status is divorced and have one daughter ‘Isan’ and only son ‘Winston’ (Born on April 17, 2014). However, he is seeing ‘Sabrina Dhowre’ now.
Idris Elba Salary and Net worth
Based on the Idris’s fixed assets and other immovable properties, his estimated networth is approx $35 million US dollars.
| Salary | Under Review |
| Net Worth | Approx $35 Million |
Idris Elba Debut
| First TV Show | Crimewatch (by BBC) |
| First Advertisement | Stage Newspaper at Red Lion Pub Theatre |
| First Movie | Belle maman (Beautiful Mother 1999) |
| First TV Series | Bramwell (1995) |
Idris Elba Upcoming Projects
We are not aware of Idris’s upcoming projects. As soon as we get any information about his new TV series or movies, we will update it here.
Idris Elba Social Media Accounts
| Facebook Profile | https://www.facebook.com/idriselba |
| Twitter Handle | https://twitter.com/idriselba |
| Instagram Profile | https://www.instagram.com/idriselba/ |
Idris Elba Webseries List
- The Wire (2002-2004)
- The Luther
- Crimewatch
- Bramwell
- The Bill
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
- Family Affairs
- Inspector Lynley Mysteries
- Law and Order
- Sometimes in April
- Black Men: The Truth
- The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
- The Office
- Luther
- The Big C
- Turn Up Charlie
- In the Long Run
Idris Elba Movies
| Daddy’s Little girls | 2007 |
| 28 Weeks Later | 2007 |
| The Christmas | 2007 |
| Prom Night | 2008 |
| Rock n’ Rolla | 2008 |
| The Unborn | 2009 |
| Obsessed | 2009 |
| Legacy | 2010 |
| Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance | 2011 |
| Thor : The Dark World | 2013 |
| No Good Deed | 2014 |
| Avengers: Age of Ultron | 2015 |
| Beast of No Nation | 2015 |
| The Jungle Book | 2016 |
| Finding Dory | 2016 |
| Star Trek beyond | 2016 |
| The Dark Tower | 2017 |
| Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw | 2019 |
| The Suicide Squad | 2021 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 2021 |
Awards and Nominations
Idris Elba has been nominated a few times and won several awards:-
- He won Essense’s Annual Sexiest Man award of the year in 2013.
- He won male title for ‘Rear of the Year’ award in Britain.
- He was one of the 50 people named for ‘Making London Awesome’ in September 2018.
- He got the ‘Mobo Inspiration Award’ in October 2014.
Other Achievements
- He was chosen by people magazine as the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ in 2018.
- Idris is the only male featured on ‘Maxim’ Magazine’s cover.
