There's a weird little thing there, where you just feel most comfortable being someone else, because then they're not really looking at you. David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6. In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty. [52] He announced the release of his first single "Please Be True. In June 2012, Elba portrayed the role of Captain Janek in Ridley Scott's Prometheus. (LogOut/ Zodiac Sign. The intro of the song samples a snippet from an interview by Elba. Draw/No contest Sections of this page. Elba married model Sabrina Dhowre in April 2019. Im from Hackney, whatever that may mean for some people, he told The British Blacklist on his east London roots. And they also made us blush at a 2017 Christmas party. Elba also starred alongside Abraham Attah in the film Beasts of No Nation which premiered in select theatres and on Netflix. Do you, do-do, do you feel me? I'm from Hackney, whatever that may mean for some people," he told The British Blacklist on his east London roots. Elba has also voiced characters in Zootopia, The Jungle Book, Finding Dory (all 2016), and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). [21] He appeared as Charlie Gotso on The No. [93] They were married on 26 April 2019 in Marrakesh. Swoon. Name: Idris Elba Birth Year: 1972 Birth date: September 6, 1972 Birth City: London, England Birth Country: United Kingdom Gender: Male Best Known For: Idris Elba is an award-winning British. Thor / Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance / Luther. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. "Awards and . 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. He broke a land speed record, drove a dragster, and piloted an airplane in his miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits (2015). Idris Elba is in final negotiations to play the main villain in "Hobbs and Shaw," the "Fast and Furious" spinoff starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. In 2001, Elba played Achilles in a stage production of Troilus and Cressida in New York City.[11]. He turned to film with a mix of lead and supporting roles in fare like Daddy's Little Girls, Thor and Prometheus, while earning a Golden Globe Award for the TV series Luther. His father, Winston, is from Sierra Leone and worked at Ford Dagenham; his mother, Eve, is from Ghana and had a clerical duty. As per his citizenship, Ajala is British and belongs to the mixed ethnicity. HES FROM the same neck of the woods as Hollywood star Idris Elba so its no surprise David Ajala has begun clocking up as many film credits. In an interview he said "I'm nearly 6ft 3in" and also described himself as a "ballsy 6ft 2in black guy". Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. [60] Elba also rapped in a remix of Skepta's "Shutdown" which was uploaded on 1 June 2015 to SoundCloud. [31], Elba's next film was Legacy (2010),[32] in which he portrayed a black ops soldier who returns to Brooklyn after a failed mission in Eastern Europe, where he has undertaken a journey looking for retribution. David Ajala was suggested to play T'Challa/Black Panther in The Avengers by mr95. He will reprise the role in a self-titled solo series for Paramount+ in 2023. You're welcome. Honestly, his T-shirt style is almost as drool-worthy as his formal looks. and Charles Xavier. In July 2018, he launched his record label, 7Wallace Music. [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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Also that year, he played the main antagonist, Krall, in the sequel Star Trek Beyond. Ready to move onto another story? Here are a few more to browse. Idris Elba - It's Ours UPPERGROUND 4 months ago Techno Buy 67.5K 2,590 134 UPPERGROUND 9,563 39 Report It's Ours - Short Mix. Idris Elba and David Farber set to open The Porte Noire Bar and Shop September 26, 2021 Actor, producer and DJ, Idris Elba, and founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber, have announced the launch of their first bar and shop from the wine and Champagne brand Porte Noire. Press alt + / to open this menu. See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role. 1 in the United Kingdom in February 2010, for which he has won many prizes including a Billboard Music Awards nomination. In 2017, he played Roland Deschain in the Stephen King film adaptation The Dark Tower,[43] starred in The Mountain Between Us and Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut Molly's Game, alongside Jessica Chastain. As drug kingpin Stringer Bell, Idris Elba 's star rose swiftly. (LogOut/ Idris Elba was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2016 New Years Honours for his services to drama. It just so happens that I was born into a Christian household. L-R: David Dastmalchian, Margot Robbie and Idris Elba | Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Comics Dastmalchian spoke with Showbiz Cheat Sheet by Zoom on July 18 about his role in The Suicide Squad . In 2005, he portrayed Captain Augustin Muganza in Sometimes in April, an HBO film about the Rwandan genocide. Listen to It's Ours by ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. [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. 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. "[84], Elba will portray the character Solomon Reed in the Phantom Liberty downloadable expansion for CD Projekt Red's 2020 video game Cyberpunk 2077. Elba played meticulous druglord Stringer Bell on the hugely . And we're not talking about being jealous of his wife, Sabrina. And he looked very "proppa" at that royal event. [50] He DJed at the 2007 NBA All Star parties at The Venetian and Ice House Lounge in Las Vegas. [46], Elba has appeared in music videos for Fat Joe (2002),[47] Angie Stone (2004),[48] and rapper Giggs (2010). We're always down for a drink with Idris. An only child of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian descent, Elba eventually attended the National Youth Music Theatre's training programs. Redeem Now Buffering ARTBAT & David Guetta feat. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. 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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). Release date: March 2025, Glucofort | (Scam Or Legit) Need To Know What Is Glucofort? Elba got his major break starring as crime boss "Stringer" Bell on several seasons of the highly acclaimed drama The Wire. In 1988 after graduating from school, Elba won a place in the National Youth Music Theatre after receiving a 1,500 Prince Trust grant. Watch the visualizer for 'Long Tailed Winter Bird' (@IdrisElba Remix)' on @YouTube here: PaulMcCartney.lnk.to/IdrisElbaVisTP", "Idris Elba's new Sky advert: why can't he wink? In October 2020, he joined the regular cast of season three of Star Trek: Discovery.read more See All PhotosEdit Profile Category: edit Actor/Actress The djinn has been romantically entangled with some of his summoners in. He voiced Chief Bogo in Zootopia (2016), Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), and Fluke in Finding Dory (2016). Although the Met Gala also gave us Idris in front of a wall of roses, too. [57] In May, Elba featured on Mr Hudson's single "Step Into the Shadows". Idris Elba is set to team up with Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train director David Leitch for a new spy thriller film at Netflix titled Bang! He later starred in the films Daddy's Little Girls (2007), Prom Night (2008), RocknRolla (2008), The Unborn (2009) and Obsessed (2009). Jupiter Ascending, 2019: "Even If I Die (Hobbs & Shaw)" on the, 2021: "Long Tailed Winter Bird (Idris Elba Remix)" by, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 06:59. An avid rally fan, he competed in the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship as well as starred in the miniseries, where he races a rally car with help from Ari Vatanen. May 21, 1986. [39] His performance earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Motion Picture Drama. It's always a highlight to hear unreleased music in a DJ set. Bruce Banner/Hulk, These are the same characters that we've watched for years. Idris Elba has thanked the Prince's Trust for helping him start his career aged 18. [49] In 2006, he recorded the four-song EP Big Man for Hevlar Records. Christianity; (I am sure other religions as well) teaches you to do good things. [23], In January 2009, Variety reported that Elba would portray Charles Miner, a new rival to Dunder Mifflin regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell) for NBC's The Office. Join thousands of other users in fan casting your favorite stories. Many supporting roles on British television followed, including series such as The Bill and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. Similar actors include Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best. Im not saying everyone needs to be religious, Im saying we are all spiritual beings and theres something profoundly powerful about faith and humanity.. Jump to. Idris Elba had a scary moment on the set of American Gangster. He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (2018-2019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Sta. 34 of 50 MAMA'S BOY. Concerning his academic qualification, David enhanced his acting skills from the Anna Scher Theatre. Artist. 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). In 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving Congress the power to levy and collect . These actors are frequently suggested for roles along with David Ajala. We're talking about the tux that he wore to the 2019 Golden Globes although we are jealous of Sabrina. Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, hosted the star-studded GQ Men of the Year Awards. The 2017 docu-series Idris Elba: Fighter chronicled his journey to taking on a professional fighter in the ring. Listen to it below. Idrissa Akuna Elba was born on September 6, 1972, in the Hackney section of East London, England. The Fast and the Furious Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. 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. David Ajala is of Nigerian Yoruba descent. )", "Mandela actor Idris Elba confirms Luther film", "Idris Elba to join Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift in Cats movie adaptation", "The Suicide Squad Reveals New Look at Idris Elba's Badass and Brutal Bloodsport", Sonic Movie 2: Idris Elba Cast as Knuckles, "Ties to 'Wire' cut but new work calls", "Keri Hilson, The Dream and Idris Elba party with BET", "Man of many talents Actor Idris Elba returns to his first love, music, with the release of his new single", "ESSENCE August Issue: Sexy Talk With Idris Elba", "High Class Problems Available Today!!! Jeff Spicer / Getty Images While Idris was working on the 2007 flick, he had to film a scene where he was shot in the head by Denzel . [25] It premiered on 15 March 2019 and was cancelled after one season. Can Lead, a non-profit that promotes girls' education in Africa, Elba fulfilled his followers' dream of receiving a date invitation. February 9, 2023 8:03 AM EST I dris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba are, by definition, a power couple. In the following year he co-directed and performed in the Mumford & Sons music video for "Lover of the Light".[56]. In 1986 he began to help in his uncle's disk jockey (DJ) business, but within a year Elba started his own DJ company. I find a way. 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. When you're feeling sad, think about that time Idris and The Mountain Between Us director Hanny Abu-Assad played with a puppy. [71] Elba also collaborated with Paul McCartney on a remix of McCartney's song "Long Tailed Winter Bird. NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special. He recorded a short video with the charity in 2010, which showed him meeting youth worker Dante Lauder . [6], Apart from acting, Elba performs as a DJ under the moniker DJ Big Driis or Idris and as an R&B singer. It's Idris Elba, a.k.a. When Elba sat down for a chat on The Morning in London last week, it was a good morning, indeed. Weight. They haven't delivered it yet.". [94], Elba has stated he is spiritual but not religious. All Rights Reserved. Idris Elba has been working with The Prince's Trust for decades Credit: The Prince's Trust. 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). Trevante Rhodes, Accessibility Help. Ajala has appeared as Keith in the BBC Radio 4 dramas Burned To Nothing (2011) and Felix in The Price of Oil: Someone's Making A Killing In Nigeria both by Rex Obano. Q-Tip, Idris Elba & Little Simz) Single by James BKS", "Lime Cordiale & Idris Elba dish out tasty second single "What's Not To Like", "Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba have also shared "Holy Moley", the exciting latest single from their new mini album", "Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba share new video for "Unnecessary Things" redux", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Idris_Elba&oldid=1140064007. Actor Idris Elba is to open a wine bar in London's King's Cross area with his business partner, David Farber, founder of Connaught Wine Cellars. [42] In 2014, he starred in No Good Deed as a vengeful psychopathic serial killer. [65] In 2019, Elba appears on Taylor Swift's song "London Boy" from her seventh studio album Lover. 85 kg. Throughout the series, you will definitely see this guy become more and more involved. [74] He has collaborated with the Uk parliament in their efforts to eradicate Ebola from West Africa, working alongside the UK Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening in 2014. Hannah Ajala - Broadcaster. [51], In July 2009, Elba was the DJ for BET's current series Rising Icons. Dark Brown. His eyes might actually have hypnotic powers. On June 12, 2021, he made his world . [22] Elba appeared in a six-episode story arc later in the 2009 season as well as the season finale. We would move to Brooklyn if it meant all the hipsters dressed like this. British actor David Harewood has expressed his frustration with being mistaken for fellow British actor Idris Elba. [24] At the 69th Golden Globe Awards telecast on 15 January 2012, Elba won the Award for Best Actor in a Series, Mini-Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television for his role on the BBC crime thriller series Luther. In 2014, Elba starred in the thriller No Good Deed, directed by Sam Miller and co-starring Empire's Taraji Henson. Idris Elba, Lil Tjay, Davido, Koffee & Moelogo: Vroom. "It means something specific to myself and . Additionally, he has been cast in other shows like Death in Paradise,Black Mirror, Silent Witness, Misfits, The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury, Doctor Who, TheBill,Coming Up, Monroe,Law & Order: UK,Hooten & the Lady, andUrban Myths. [26] He also created and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy In the Long Run. On stage Ajala has performed in Nation, A Midsummer Night's Dream with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Hamlet, and as Jim Brown in the European premiere of Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami. Latest Update 2023, Doctor Stranger in the multiverse of madness, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (2009), Celebrities Face Claims Sorted by Heritage. [102] [103] During his quarantine period, he noted that he had suffered from asthma all his life, placing him in the high-risk category of the disease. Similar actors include Idris Elba, Trevante Rhodes, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Idris Elba opens up about those Bond rumors, navigating the #MeToo movement and his role model, Donald Glover. Im a blagger, Im a hustler. [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. By Zack Sharf . [110] In the 2020 and 2021 editions of the Powerlist, he was listed in the top 100 most influential people in the UK of African/African-Caribbean descent. Further, his mother and father are also actors by profession. Italian Studios is a 2021 film coordinated and composed by Adam Leon. To support W.E. Facebook. Simon's generous and thoughtful email reply seemed too . He was featured on the 2016 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis single "Dance Off," as well as the 2019 track "Boasty," by Wiley, Stefflon Don and Sean Paul. [37] In February 2012, Elba confirmed that he would portray Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, which is based on his autobiography. His Netflix film, Turn Up Charlie, showed off both his DJ skills and his hot dad skills. [citation needed], In September 2018, he was one of 50 people named for "making London awesome" and helping to shape London's cultural landscape, as part of Time Out magazine's 50th anniversary. Fast & Furious 6, 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). "'Dris, I'm sorry. "One of the other guys showed me his.". An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I will not lose, for even in defeat, there's a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me., View theyoungempirenewss profile on Facebook, View theyoungempire_s profile on Twitter, View theyoungempire_s profile on Instagram. In 2016, he had several voice roles: the cape buffalo chief of police, Chief Bogo, in Disney's Zootopia, alongside Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman; villainous tiger Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), a live-action adaptation of the animated 1967 film of the same name, directed by Jon Favreau; and sea lion Fluke in Pixar's Finding Dory, alongside Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks, both reprising their roles from Finding Nemo (2003). Idris in a tux might be the best thing the Met Gala ever gave us. [28] In 2009, he starred in the horror film The Unborn and in Obsessed, a thriller that had him cast opposite Beyonc. What he means to people, and how people perceive him I have no control over that whatsoever.. 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. That fall, he earned raves for his portrayal of South African president Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, starring opposite Naomie Harris as Winnie Mandela. 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. ARTBAT, David Guetta ft. Idris Elba - It's Ours (Original Mix) [UPPERGROUND] - YouTube ARTBAT, David Guetta ft. Idris Elba - It's Ours (Original Mix) [UPPERGROUND] 2 views Oct 14, 2022. He voiced Chief Bogo in Zootopia (2016), Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), and Fluke in Finding Dory (2016).Idris Elba was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2016 New Years Honours for his services to drama. Chris Mercer September 17, 2021. Its just the way that Ive learnt, it teaches me how to help someone else out, how to be good to people. ', 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. This site uses cookies to serve you better. At the time of its premiere Tree was billed as "created by Idris Elba and Kwame Kwei-Armah". [81] Elba and Kwei-Armah both published rebuttals of the writers' account of what happened on Twitter. However someone expects a Christian to be or not be, I cannot have control over that. ", Writers claim being excluded after creating Idris Elba's play, Tree. Email or phone: . Elba also continued his TV work over the years with series like The Office, The Big C and The No. [91] Elba began a relationship with Somali-Canadian model Sabrina Dhowre in early 2017. I was thrown in atthe deep end and had to learn how to swim without any assistance.. What about my own thoughts? Harewood, best known for his roles in Homeland, Blood Diamond and The Night . [107], Elba was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to drama. The British actor, who played business-savvy Stringer Bell in the. Do you love movies? He also starred in Pacific Rim (2013), Beasts of No Nation (2015), for which he received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actor, and Molly's Game (2017). 6m Followers, 645 Following, 200 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Idris Elba (@idriselba) Track. He 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. [22] 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. Note David Ajala has 2 children named Elijah and Toby. And it gave us Idris in a floral jacket something we didn't know we needed. Assemble your dream cast! He gained a place in the National Youth Music Theatre - thanks to a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. David Ajala attendedAnna Scher Theatre, an independent and co-educational performing arts school in Islington, Greater London. [97] In 2015, as part of his Discovery Channel miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits, he broke the land speed record for the Pendine Sands "Flying Mile" course. The Wire creator David Simon has claimed that Idris Elba "was not happy" when he learned he was being written out of the series. [61] On 17 August, a song was released on which Elba appeared on Nigerian singer D'banj's single "Confidential", featuring Sierra Leonean rapper Shadow Boxer with the video uploaded to YouTube on 20 August. IN ROLE: David as the character of Rage in Beowulf. 0:00. Idris Elba) Single by Wrenne", "New Breed (feat. Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala breaks down Booker's Season 4 journey after the premiere left his home world in shambles and introduced audiences to a terrifying new enemy. Do you love movies? "I'm a blagger, I'm a hustler. The Avengers has 15 roles, including We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! Luther reminded me I didn't have to be. [8] As of May 2019, his films have grossed over $9.8billion at the global box office, including over $3.6billion in North America,[9] where he is one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. His record label, 7Wallace Music, is named after a London residence, with a nod to Christopher Wallace, aka Biggie Smalls. [13] His parents were married in Sierra Leone and later moved to London. Actor, Theatre Artist, Voice Actor, Producer. 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. Got his major break starring as crime boss `` Stringer '' Bell on several seasons the. 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