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Born on September 6, 1972, Idris Elba is from London Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom. Idris Elba is a film producer, disc jockey and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 54. Education on record includes Barking and Dagenham College. Listed accolades include The King's Trust (1988), Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2016) and honorary doctorate (2022).
My Take
Idris Elba is my favorite kind of star: one who treats fame as a platform rather than a finish line. The acting credentials speak for themselves, from a Golden Globe to films grossing nearly ten billion dollars, but what I admire is his refusal to be just one thing. He DJs, he produces records, he voices animated characters with the same conviction he brings to prestige drama. There is a Hackney-bred groundedness that never left him, and it shows in how effortlessly he commands a scene without ever seeming to demand attention. If charisma could be taught, his career would be the syllabus.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Idris Elba
- Name (Japanese)
- イドリス・エルバ
- Reading
- いどりす・えるば
- Born
- September 6, 1972 (age 54)
- Origin
- London Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom
- Height
- 189 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / disc jockey / film actor / record producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
2. Background
- University
- Barking and Dagenham College
Awards & achievements
- 1988 The King's Trust
- 2016 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2022 honorary doctorate
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Finding Dory |
| Notable work | Zootopia |
| Notable work | The Jungle Book |
| Notable work | Thor |
| Notable work | The Suicide Squad |
| Notable work | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Idris Elba born?
Born September 6, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Idris Elba from?
Idris Elba is from London Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom.
What does Idris Elba do?
Idris Elba works as actor, film producer, disc jockey, film actor, record producer.
How tall is Idris Elba?
Idris Elba is 189 cm.
What is Idris Elba known for?
Notable works include Finding Dory, Zootopia, The Jungle Book.
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