Idris Elba: Quick Facts
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King Charles catches up with Sir Idris Elba in Antigua
• Nov. 4, 2026, 1:06 AM ET (The Gleaner)
Facts
| Also Known As | Idrissa Akuna Elba |
|---|---|
| Born | September 6, 1972 (age 54) • London • England |
| Married To | Sabrina Dhowre (2019–present) • Kim Nørgaard (1999–2003) • Sonya Hamlin (2006–2006) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Luther" (2010–2019) • "The Reaping" (2007) • "Prom Night" (2008) • "The Mountain Between Us" (2017) • "Belle maman" (1999) • "The Dark Tower" (2017) • "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries" (2002) • "Dangerfield" (1999) • "Cats" (2019) • "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017) • "The Gospel" (2005) • "Girlfriends" (2005) • "Space Precinct" (1994) • "Finding Dory" (2016) • "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015) • "Bramwell" (1995) • "Daddy's Little Girls" (2007) • "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" (2011) • "The Unborn" (2009) • "The Bill" (1994–1995) • "Ultraviolet" (1998) • "Soul Food" (2003) • "The Big C" (2010) • "No Good Deed" (2014) • "Ruth Rendell Mysteries" (1996) • "Buffalo Soldiers" (2001) • "Family Affairs" (1997) • "Queens Supreme" (2003) • "One Love" (2003) • "Obsessed" (2009) • "Playhouse Presents" (2015) • "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" (2008) • "The Jungle Book" (2016) • "Star Trek Beyond" (2016) • "Pacific Rim" (2013) • "London's Burning" (2001) • "Jonny Zero" (2005) • "The Governor" (1996) • "CSI: Miami" (2003) • "Guerrilla" (2017) • "The Losers" (2010) • "The Wire" (2002–2004) • "The Gunman" (2015) • "The Office" (2009) • "Second Coming" (2014) • "Takers" (2010) • "Verdict" (1998) • "Bastille Day" (2016) • "28 Weeks Later" (2007) • "In the Long Run" (2018–2019) • "Zootopia" (2016) • "Molly's Game" (2017) • "Thor: The Dark World" (2013) • "2point4 Children" (1994) • "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) • "Absolutely Fabulous" (1995) • "Crucial Tales" (1996) • "Silent Witness" (1997) • "Insiders" (1997) • "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" (2013) • "Law & Order" (2001) • "American Gangster" (2007) • "Prometheus" (2012) • "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" (2019) • "In Defence" (2000) • "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" (2011) • "Hack" (2002) • "RocknRolla" (2008) • "Beasts of No Nation" (2015) • "Crocodile Shoes II" (1996) • "Turn Up Charlie" (2019) • "Sorted" (2000) • "Five by Five" (2017) • "This Christmas" (2007) • "100 Streets" (2016) • "The Human Contract" (2008) • "Thor" (2011) • "Legacy" (2010) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Playhouse Presents" (2013–2015) • "Yardie" (2018) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Turn Up Charlie" (2019) • "Playhouse Presents" (2013–2015) • "In the Long Run" (2018–2019) |
Top Questions
When was Idris Elba born?
Idris Elba was born on September 6, 1972.
Where was Idris Elba born?
Idris Elba was born in Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom.
Is Idris Elba married?
Sonya Hamlin (2006–2006), Sabrina Dhowre (2019–present), Kim Nørgaard (1999–2003)
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