Idris Elba
Born in Hackney, London, England, UK
Who is Idris Elba?
Idris Elba is an actor, born on 6 September 1972 in Hackney, London, England, UK. Best-known screen credits include Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Zootopia (2016) and Pacific Rim (2013).
Most searched questions about Idris Elba
Quick answers to common questions about Idris Elba.
How old is Idris Elba?
Idris Elba is 54 years old, born on 6 September 1972 in Hackney, London, England, UK.
Is there a new Luther movie?
Yes — confirmed Feb 4, 2026: a second Luther feature film with Elba, Ruth Wilson and Dermot Crowley returning; production began Feb 2026 in London; release likely 2027.
Is Idris Elba a DJ?
Yes — long-running DJ career as “DJ Big Driis,” which predates his acting; he also produces music and played Coachella 2019.
How did Idris Elba become famous?
Breakthrough as Stringer Bell in HBO’s The Wire; Golden Globe for Luther (2012); acclaimed as Nelson Mandela (2013); Beasts of No Nation (2015); People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2018; voices Knuckles in the Sonic films.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 73%
- 2 scored titles
Upcoming on Celluloid
- Children of Blood and Bone January 15, 2027 · Coming soon
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 March 11, 2027 · Coming soon
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
By country
By language
- English 5
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Idris Elba titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
TV & dramas on Celluloid
Idris Elba series in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther | 2010 | John Luther | — | — |
| Avengers: Infinity War | 2018 | Heimdall | — | $2.1B |
| Zootopia 2 | 2025 | Chief Bogo (voice) | — | $1.9B |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | 2024 | Knuckles (voice) | — | $492M |
| Thor: Ragnarok | 2017 | Heimdall | — | $855M |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4 | 2027 | Knuckles (voice) | — | — |
| Beast | 2022 | Dr. Nate Daniels | — | $56M |
| The Simpsons | 1989 | Devil (voice) | — | — |
| Girlfriends | 2000 | Paul Raymond | — | — |
| The Bill | 1984 | Alex Mason | — | — |
| The Bill | 1984 | Earl Lee | — | — |
| Law & Order | 1990 | Lonnie Liston | — | — |