I wasn't the guy that was a big personality. In 2018 Ajala was cast in season 4 of Supergirl, portraying Manchester Black. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! Today was a special day for both Idris Elba and David Oyelowo.. March 2 at 3:20 AM. And it doesn't take a detective to figure out that he always looked amazing while doing it. In June 2012, Elba portrayed the role of Captain Janek in Ridley Scott's Prometheus. His father was from Sierra Leone and his mother was from Ghana. [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. We're always down for a drink with Idris. One of his other prominent roles was that of Rufus Buck in the Western film The Harder They Fall (2021). [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. Photos by PR Photos. Press alt + / to open this menu. Idris Elba - It's Ours by UPPERGROUND Limited Time Offer: Get 50% off the first year of our best annual plan for artists with unlimited uploads, releases, and insights. Other films on Elba's roster from this period include This Christmas (2007) and RocknRolla (2008). Sean 'Mac' McAlister, a character from 2017 video game Need for Speed Payback, is voiced by him. [55], In 2011, he performed on the intro to Pharoahe Monch's album W.A.R.. Some may remember Ajalafrom the BBC3 2008 series Trexx & Flipside. [30] The latter was a box office success, taking $29million in its opening weekend. I always work on my faith as best I can. The celebrity couple executed their task with characteristic poise, but Sabrina grabbed the headlines for another reason. Christianity; (I am sure other religions as well) teaches you to do good things. In the States I'd done 'The Wire,' stereotyping me as a gangster. In September 2009, he signed a deal to star as the lead role on the six-part BBC television series Luther, which aired in May 2010. [36] In Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011), the sequel to Ghost Rider (2007), Elba played an alcoholic warrior monk tasked with finding the title character. By Zack Sharf . He was purrrrrfect for the role. Because he's also a caring son, Idris took his mom along when he was invited to an event at Buckingham Palace. And, in 2008, he became the first black actor to play the role of Jimmy Porter in acclaimed playwright John Osborne's . 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, filmed in Botswana. His name is of Krio African origin. thanks to an influx of U.K. talent like Elba, David Oyelowo and Get Out's . Idris Elba. Hobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a team of mercenaries: Dominic unexpectedly gets convoluted also facing his presumed deceased girlfriend, Letty. Martin's 1980 novella Nightflyers. He gave Winston a (simulated) driving lesson at a Formula E event in Paris, and the pictures are almost too cute to handle. 0 comments on David Ajala as T'Challa/Black Panther in The Avengers. [63] In 2019, he featured on the track "Boasty" by British grime artist Wiley. Elba, who frequently projects toughness or villainy on-screen, gets to be fish-out-of-water funny with bouts of melancholy. The series began airing in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2016 and will air in the United States from 23 January 2016. In 2001, Elba played Achilles in a stage production of Troilus and Cressida in New York City.[11]. His Netflix film, Turn Up Charlie, showed off both his DJ skills and his hot dad skills. [81] Elba and Kwei-Armah both published rebuttals of the writers' account of what happened on Twitter. To support W.E. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Jump to. 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. has been suggested by fans for 131 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. Idris Elba Stopped Calling Himself a 'Black Actor' After 'It Put Me in a Box': 'I Don't Want to Be the First Black. Idris Elba and wife Sabrina look smitten as they enjoy a romantic dip during Valentine's Day getaway | Daily Mail Online Published: 03:50 EST, 16 February 2022 | Updated: 04:13 EST, 16 February. Even with people looking at you, when you're playing a character, you're so hidden. And thank goodness for that! Can Lead, a non-profit that promotes girls' education in Africa, Elba fulfilled his followers' dream of receiving a date invitation. His eyes might actually have hypnotic powers. In January 2014, he confirmed that he would be starring in a film adaptation of Luther. Elba has also voiced characters in Zootopia, The Jungle Book, Finding Dory (all 2016), and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Neil Cross has got a real love affair with old school characters, flawed characters. Luther. Assemble your dream cast! Elba was raised in East Ham, a suburb of London. The statuesque Elba transitioned to a big-screen career as well, landing film roles in a variety of genres. He gained a place in the National Youth Music Theatre - thanks to a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. ', 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. Listen to it below. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. Idris Elba - It's Ours (Music Video Short Version) David Guetta 25M subscribers Subscribe 11K 243K views 3 months ago Subscribe to be notified for new videos . Actor David Ajala returns to television this week as Cleveland Booker in Season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery and, given his lengthy career, fans may expect to see him remain on TV for years to. 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. [58][59] He also featured on the remix of Ghanaian music group, VVIP's single "Selfie" together with Nigerian rapper Phyno released on 12 September 2014 and video released on YouTube on 11 April 2015. Idris Elba had a scary moment on the set of American Gangster. [44] In 2021, Elba portrayed mercenary Robert "Milton" DuBois / Bloodsport in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. He gained a place in the National Youth Music Theatre - thanks to a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. Change). "Awards and . [69] On 22 September 2021, Elba announced he would be releasing a collaborative EP with Australian pop rock duo Lime Cordiale titled Cordi Elba,[70] which was released on 14 January 2022. David Ajala most recently recurred on the CW's "Supergirl" as iconic DC character Manchester Black, and starred in Syfy's TV adaptation of George R.R. In 1901, United States Steel Corp. was incorporated by J.P. Morgan. and Charles Xavier. [22] The series premiered on 23 March 2008, Easter Sunday, on BBC One, receiving a high 6.3million viewers and 27% of the audience share. [50] He DJed at the 2007 NBA All Star parties at The Venetian and Ice House Lounge in Las Vegas. Kwame Kwei-Armah joined the project in May 2018 and rewrote part of their material. Did we mention that Elba is a dedicated kickboxer? To support himself between acting roles, he worked in jobs such as tyre-fitting, cold call advertising sales, and working night shifts at Ford Dagenham. On TV he has appeared in many series including Doctor Who and in major roles in Black Box, Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands, Nightflyers, and Falling Water. [83] In January 2021, it was reported that the companies of Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre, would be developing an Afrofuturist adult animated, and sci-fi, series, tentatively titled Dantai, for Crunchyroll, which would be about a time when biotech has "created an ever-widening gap between the haves and have-nots. [11], Elba's first acting role was in Crimewatch murder reconstructions and in 1994 he appeared in a BBC children's drama called The Boot Street Band. Idris Elba opens up about those Bond rumors, navigating the #MeToo movement and his role model, Donald Glover. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best. Today, one of the summer's most anticipated IDs is finally getting an official release, "It's Ours," by the collaborative efforts of the immutable Idris Elba, ARTBAT, and David Guetta. Idris Elba has thanked the Prince's Trust for helping him start his career aged 18. He portrayed Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), beginning with Thor (2011), and Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad (2021), set in the DC Extended Universe. [26] He also created and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy In the Long Run. [85], Discovery Channel produced a documentary, Idris Elba: Fighter, chronicling Elba's 12-month kickboxing and mixed martial arts training[86] under Muay Thai coach Kieran Keddle,[87] culminating in Elba's first professional kickboxing fightand winagainst Lionel Graves, a younger, more experienced Dutch opponent, at London's York Hall. Here are a few more to browse. British actor David Harewood has expressed his frustration with being mistaken for fellow British actor Idris Elba. And it gave us Idris in a floral jacket something we didn't know we needed. Harewood, best known for his roles in Homeland, Blood Diamond and The Night . IN ROLE: David as the character of Rage in Beowulf. He later starred in the films Daddy's Little Girls (2007), Prom Night (2008), RocknRolla (2008), The Unborn (2009) and Obsessed (2009). [45] In 2022, Elba was the voice of Knuckles in the film Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a sequel to the film Sonic the Hedgehog which is itself based on the franchise of the same name. The latter is a Canadian actor and model. This site uses cookies to serve you better. Idris in a tux might be the best thing the Met Gala ever gave us. 6m Followers, 645 Following, 200 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Idris Elba (@idriselba) ', "Sarkodie Party and Bullshit ft Donae'O & Idris Elba", "Fraser T Smith announces debut album ft Stormzy, Dave, Bastille & more, signs to Platoon/70hz", "Sir Paul McCartney teams up with Idris Elba & Damon Albarn for McCartney III Imagined", "Wiley/Stefflon Don/Sean Paul full Official Charts history", "Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. [3][7] In 2016, he was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World. [40] He joined the cast of the film Pacific Rim (2013) in the role of Stacker Pentecost. 0:00. After a supporting turn on a 2001 episode of Law & Order, Elba landed a starring role on the 2002 HBO drama series The Wire. He's recognizable without you knowing it. He has been suggested by fans for 115 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. I find a way. He [Rate] is a wonderful character, he told the publication. 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Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. [25] It premiered on 15 March 2019 and was cancelled after one season. Singing's something that I love to do, but it's not something that I pursue as a career. Happy 50th Birthday to one of our favorites! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. The actor, 48, looked suave in a dark grey suit and black . Here are a few more to browse. [78] However, authorship of the piece was disputed. [38] As part of his preparation for the role, Elba spent a night locked in a cell alone on Robben Island, where Mandela had been imprisoned. He recorded a short video with the charity in 2010, which showed him meeting youth worker Dante Lauder . Email or phone: . See Profile add character image Fan Casting David Ajala as James Bond in James Bond (007) film Do you agree? Notes, Elba has been married three times: first to Hanne "Kim" Nrgaard (from 1999 to 2003) and then to Sonya Nicole Hamlin (for four months in 2006). He credits The Stage with giving him his first big break. 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