About Idris Elba
Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba is an English actor, DJ, rapper, and producer. He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. His films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. In 2025, Elba was named as the UK's ninth-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist.
Known for:
Thor|Finding Dory|The Suicide Squad|Zootopia|The Jungle Book|Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Zootopia 2
Notable works:
100 streets
Awards:
Knight Bachelor|The King's Trust|Officer of the Order of the British Empire|honorary doctorate
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