Idrissa Akuna Elba was born on 6 September 1972, in Hackney, London England, to a Sierra Leonean father, Winston, and Ghanaian mother, Eve, who married before migrating to England, and now known as Idris Elba, is an actor, musician and producer, best known for his appearances in such television shows and movies as “Luther”, “American Gangster”, “Thor” and “Pacific Rim” among many others. During his career Idris has been nominated for and has won various awards, including BET, NAACP Image, Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe Awards and others. In addition, Idris is also known as a musician, and has even released some singles, and also produced songs of other artists.
So how rich is Idris Elba? It is estimated by authoritative sources that Elba’s net worth is over $12 million, the main source being his career as an actor which began in the mid-’90s, and there would be no surprise if Idris’ net worth grew in the future.
Idris Elba Net Worth $12 Million
In 1986 Elba became interested in the DJ business while helping his uncle organise various events, and soon created his own DJ company. When he was 19 years old, Idris began performing at various nightclubs, then eventually began auditioning for various television shows. In 1995, he was cast in the show called “Bramwell”, and from that time, Idris Elba’s net worth really began to grow. Later, he also appeared in such TV shows as “The Bill”, “Family Affairs”, “Ultraviolet” and “Dangerfield” among many others, which all added steadily to Idris’ net worth. In 2002 he was cast in the TV series “The Wire”, in which also became popular in the US, portraying Russell “Stringer” Bell in the series through 2004, then in 2005 he appeared as Captain Augustin Muganza in “Sometimes in April”, an HBO film depicting the Rwandan Genocide, followed by a role in the 2007 BET special Black Men: The Truth. He also appeared as Charlie Gotso in “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency”, filmed in Botswana which premiered on BBC One in March 2008, attracting a high 6.3 million viewers, 27% of the TV audience share in the time slot.
Then in 2009, he received an invitation to play the title character in the TV series “Luther” which ultimately became one of his most famous roles, and gained him the acclaim of others in the industry, continuing until the present. Concurrently, in 2010 he was selected to play the title role in the film “Mandela: the Long Walk to Freedom”, which attracted above average reviews, but wide praise for Idris’ performance, considerably enhancing his net worth.
When speaking about his further career in the movie industry, he has appeared in such movies as “28 Weeks Later”, “Daddy’s Little Girls” and “Prom Night” among many others, including “Pacific Rim”, “Thor”, “Prometheus” and “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance”. These movies also added to Elba’s reputation, and had a huge impact on the growth of Idris Elba’s net worth.
Idris is also known as a musician and producer. He has worked with Giggs, Angie Stone, Pharoahe Monch, Noel Fielding and other artists. Idris has released several extended plays himself, for example “Big Man”, “Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela”, “King Among Kings” and others.
In his personal life, Idris has 2 children, one from a previous marriage, and a son with long-time girlfriend Naiyana Garth. Aside from the several awards previously mentioned, in 2017 Idris won the interestingly named title of “Rear of the Year” for males in the UK. He has residences in London, New York City and Los Angeles.
MOBO Inspiration Award (2014), Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, Billboard Music Awards, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, BET Award for Best Actor (2010), Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male (2011)
Albums
EPs: “Big Man”, “Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela”, “King Among Kings”
Nominations
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) (New Year Honours, 2016), 100 Most Influential People in the World (Time's, 2016),100 Most Beautiful People in the World (2007, People's)
Movies
“28 Weeks Later”, “Daddy’s Little Girls”, “Pacific Rim” (2013), “Thor”, “Prometheus”, “RocknRolla” (2008), “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance”, "Demons Never Die" (2011), "Beasts of No Nation" (2011), "Zootopia" (2016), "The Jungle Book" (2016)
TV Shows
"Journey Dot Africa with Idris Elba" (2014), "Luther" (2010-2015), "CSI: Miami (2003), "Silent Witness" (1997), "Law & Order" (2001), “Luther”, “American Gangster”, “Idris Elba: No Limits” (2015)
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Trademark
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Strong London accent
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Deep baritone voice
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Quote
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[on his role in Star Trek Beyond (2016)] I play Krall. This is a man with a definite purpose. I say a man, but he's not a man. Or is he? What's interesting about him is that he has a real beef with what the Enterprise stands for. Krall's a character who's deeply steeped in hatred - in my opinion, a well-earned hatred - for the Federation. It felt quite political. There's a relatability to what's happening in our world. Not everybody's happy with what everybody calls the good guys.
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The underlying issues of The Wire (2002) are not a million miles from what British kids are dealing with today. The show is recognized for its realistic portrayal of urban life where kids hang around on corners with nothing to do. They are handpicked by gangsters that offer them quick money for dirty jobs - this is very similar to the gang and drug culture emerging in some of the UK's biggest cities.
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[on shooting Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)] Nicolas Cage came back one day on set, and he came down to set and he looked a little bit tired, a little bit - kind of like he'd been up all night. So I was like "Hey Nic, man, how you doing man?" and he said "I'm alright," and I said "You seem a little spooked out," and he said "Yeah man, I went up to Dracula's castle... the ruins up in the mountains, and I stayed the night," and I said "What?! Why?" and he said "I just had to channel the energy, and it was pretty spooky up there." We were shooting in Romania, Transylvania, and he just went up there to spend the night, as you do. And then he walked away. True story.
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[on spending a night alone on Robbens Island in what was once Nelson Mandela's isolated cell for 18 years] The place is haunted. At one point, I started to nod off, and this freezing breeze passed my face - it was the end of summer, not cold out at all - and it woke me up, the hairs on the back of my neck standing up. I guarantee you it was a spirit.
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[on creating the persona of Nelson Mandela for the screen biography] Not having met the man, my dad does remind me of what I imagine him to be in person: the presence, the humor and the way he moves - elegant, but at the same time sturdy, a rock-solid guy. I channeled my dad's energies because he was a big fan of Mr. Mandela and a union guy who struggled for the working man. Instead of a liberation struggle, his struggle was "My guys deserve steel-toed boots and a lunch break." But Mandela was always part of the discussion.
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[on being considered a sex symbol] Look, when I wasn't on television or in films, I didn't get any special attention when I went out. Some beautiful people always attract attention. I didn't until I got on television. So I'm on these lists only because I'm on television. It happens to me all the time, still. I'll sit in a pub and nobody will recognize me. I might see an attractive woman, but she doesn't recognize me, so I'm not getting any love. Then one person goes, "Oh, it's you," and suddenly, they all overhear and start asking questions. It's bullshit.
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By the way, you know I've never watched The Wire (2002). I've seen a full episode at screenings but never at home. I've never watched an entire season. I've not seen any episode of season two, most of season three and none of seasons four and five. I'm supercritical of my own work. As an actor, if you're being told how wonderful you are, what do you need to strive for? I don't know if I'm good just because some critic says I am in the press.
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I'd had three or four years of unemployment, not getting acting jobs. I was watching Denzel Washington and Wesley Snipes and saying, "I can do that. I can be right there with them." My wife was about eight and a half months pregnant by the time I got the news I was going to be on The Wire (2002). If I didn't get it, I was going to leave the US. We knew that if I didn't have acting work after my daughter was born we would be up shit street.
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... For me, it's entertainment. Every single film I've done, it's about the character. I chose these roles, whether it's Obsessed (2009), whether it's The Gospel (2005). Not everything is going to be as powerful as some of the more iconic roles. I mean, my two biggest performances to date: One film is called Sometimes in April (2005), which is a really important film about the Rwandan Genocide, and people don't ever speak about that role, or that film and what it meant to the people of Rwanda. And I have a film that's out now, a small film called Legacy (2010) [he stars as a former black-ops soldier who was captured and tortured, and returns home to struggle with his paranoia and anxiety and a political conspiracy], but not one bit of acclaim. We actually sent a screener to Roger Ebert this week because he expressed his wish to see it. Not to say he's given his iconic two thumbs up, yet. But I really hope that he does. Michael Moore saw it and loved it. It's a film that critically, in the festival world, has done really well, but again, it's a tiny film and no one wants to write about it because no one really wants to support small-timey films. This character holes himself up in a room for a week, and in this room, he starts to unravel who he is and where he's been. You start to understand that this is a man who's not very well. And then you realize that you're not sure if some of the things we're seeing are real, and in the end, there's a twist. I'm so proud of it, because we made it for no money. [He was also an executive producer on the film.] But I'm also proud of it because it actually does resonate for people who have someone like that in their family, someone who worked in the armed forces and the person that left and the soldier that came back are different. I get criticized for taking roles in films like Ghost Rider 2, but if you look at my résumé, dude, I've mixed it up as much as I can. [laughs] I love to play different roles. That's just the kind of actor I am.
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[on the diversity of projects he's been involved with and if there's any kind of role that frightens him] I would never be fearful of any character. I think there's a tendency for actors like myself, and I don't mean to generalize myself, but I've played "men's men", if you will, characters that are simmering rage and calculated. There's a trend not to play anything that is opposed to that. I remember when I left Stringer [on HBO's The Wire (2002)], one of the films I did was Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (2007), which was about a man doting over his three little girls. I remember there was talk, "Why? Would would you do that? Play gangsters. Play ruthless." It's really funny because the same people who loved me as Stringer Bell were the same people that were watching Daddy's Little Girls literally in tears. Some people don't like the film, but some of the guys that came up to me and said, "Yo, I want to see you play gangsters" were the same ones that were in tears because they had either strained relationships with their children, or they loved their children so much and they were watching a character that they could relate to. I don't mind playing characters that are opposite of what people think I am.
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[on why he uses his American accent when talking to fans of The Wire (2002)] Wherever I go, the real hardcore drug dealers come up to me and confide in me. I almost feel guilty turning around and saying: "Ello, mate. My name's Idris and I'm from London." I don't want to break the illusion.
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[on the differences between him and his character Stringer Bell from The Wire (2002)] Stringer is very calculating and he has to be for so many reasons. He'll calculates the next steps, shipments, inventory, pays workers... all that. But the wicked part is that he can plan murders because that's a part of his business. I'll tell you, if I, Idris, had to contract for murders as part of my job, I couldn't do it because I have a heart. I have no stomach for ordering other people's deaths. Stringer just gets in there, orders the deed and bam... that's it... it's done and he doesn't think twice about it. There's no way I could be that cold. I'm also a more lively kid out there, doing stuff and I can't just do one thing forever. Stringer is committed to his job and business so much so he doesn't have much of a personal life so he's more one dimensional. As for me I have a child, a life, thirst for travel, you know I'm curious... whereas Stringer is more interested in being the best business person and his interests don't go further than that.
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Fact
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Currently resides in New York City. [August 2005]
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Has no formal acting training.
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Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. [April 2016]
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Is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since 2016.
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Has played a spaceship commander in two sci-fi films: Captain Janek of the spaceship Prometheus in the movie Prometheus (2012), and Balthazar Edison of the starship USS Franklin in Star Trek Beyond (2016).
For his work in Beasts of No Nation (2015), he's the first (and, as 2016, the only) winner of the SAG award for Best Supporting Actor in a motion picture not to receive an Oscar nomination for the same performance.
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He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to drama. He is an actor in London, England.
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He broke a land speed record, drove a dragster, and piloted an airplane in his miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits (2015). 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.
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In April 2009, The Prince's Trust, which Elba credits with helping to begin his career, appointed him their Anti-Crime Ambassador. In July 2010, he announced his support for Oona King in her campaign to become the Labour Party candidate for Mayor of London in 2012.
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Became a father for the second time at age 41 when his girlfriend Naiyana Garth gave birth to their son Winston Elba on April 17, 2014.
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Named one of People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People in the World. [May 2007]
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Has been a huge fan of Arsenal Football Club since age 15, although admits only to having gone to two matches. His father is a supporter of Manchester United Football Club (interview on arsenal.com website February 2010).
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Former member of the National Youth Music Theatre.
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He co-produced and performed the intro on rapper Jay Z's album "American Gangster" (2007).
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He appeared on the Black Entertainment Television (BET) special Black Men: The Truth (2007).
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Is an only child of African immigrants living in England. His father was from Sierra Leone and his mother was from Ghana. His name is of Krio African origin.
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Has one daughter with his ex-wife Hanne "Kim" Norgaard: Isan Elba (born 2002). Isan currently resides with her mother in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Has appeared on the cover of Essence magazine's "Hot Hollywood Men" issue. [April 2004]
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Disc jockey under the name "Big Driis the Londoner".
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege the Day Feat. Idris Elba
2015
Video short
Team Leader
Beasts of No Nation
2015
Commandant
Playhouse Presents
2015
TV Series
Akuna's Father / Narrator
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Heimdall
The Gunman
2015
Barnes
An Epic Journey to Coming to America
2014
Short
Driis
No Good Deed
2014/I
Colin
Second Coming
2014
Mark
Thor: The Dark World
2013
Heimdall
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
2013
Nelson Mandela
Pacific Rim
2013
Stacker Pentecost
Prometheus
2012/I
Janek
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
2011
Moreau
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
2011
Video Game
Truck (voice)
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2011
TV Series
Police Officer
Thor
2011
Heimdall
Real Strength
2011
TV Movie voice
The Big C
2010
TV Series
Lenny
Takers
2010
Gordon Jennings
The Losers
2010/I
Roque
Legacy
2010/I
Malcolm Gray
The Office
2009
TV Series
Charles Miner
Obsessed
2009
Derek
The Unborn
2009
Arthur Wyndham
The Human Contract
2008
Larry
RocknRolla
2008
Mumbles
Prom Night
2008/I
Detective Winn
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
2008
TV Series
Charlie Gotso
This Christmas
2007
Quentin Whitfield
American Gangster
2007
Tango
28 Weeks Later
2007
Stone
The Reaping
2007
Ben
Daddy's Little Girls
2007
Monty
All in the Game
2006
TV Movie
Paul
The Gospel
2005
Reverend Charles Frank
World of Trouble
2005
TV Movie
Jonny Zero
2005
TV Series
Hodge
Sometimes in April
2005
TV Movie
Augustin
Girlfriends
2005
TV Series
Paul Raymond
The Wire
2002-2004
TV Series
Russell 'Stringer' Bell
CSI: Miami
2003
TV Series
Angelo Sedaris
One Love
2003
Aaron
Soul Food
2003
TV Series
Smitty
Queens Supreme
2003
TV Series
Carla
Hack
2002
TV Series
Mac Boone
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002
TV Series
Robert Gabriel
Law & Order
2001
TV Series
Lonnie Liston
Buffalo Soldiers
2001
Kimborough
London's Burning
2001
TV Series
L / Cpl. Frost
In Defence
2000
TV Series
PC Paul Fraser
Sorted
2000
Jam
Dangerfield
1999
TV Series
Matt Gregory
Belle maman
1999
Grégoire
Ultraviolet
1998
TV Mini-Series
Vaughan Rice
Verdict
1998
TV Series
PC Brian Rawlinson
Family Affairs
1997
TV Series
Tim Webster
Insiders
1997
TV Series
Robinson Bennett
Behind the Mask
1997
Short
Ovronramwen
Silent Witness
1997
TV Series
Charlie
Crocodile Shoes II
1996
TV Mini-Series
Jo-Jo
Crucial Tales
1996
TV Mini-Series
Benton
The Governor
1996
TV Series
Officer Chiswick
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1996
TV Series
Raffy / Pest Controller
The Bill
1994-1995
TV Series
Earl Lee / Alex Mason
Bramwell
1995
TV Mini-Series
Charlie Carter
Absolutely Fabulous
1995
TV Series
Hilton
Space Precinct
1994
TV Series
Pizza Delivery Man
2point4 Children
1994
TV Series
the Parachute Instructor
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Guerrilla
2017
TV Mini-Series executive producer - 2 episodes filming
Cut from a Different Cloth
Documentary producer filming
Luther
TV Movie executive producer pre-production
Idris Elba: No Limits
2017
TV Mini-Series documentary executive producer - 1 episode
100 Streets
2016
producer
Little Big House
2016
Short executive producer
Luther
2010-2015
TV Series associate producer - 16 episodes
Murdah Loves John
2015
Video short executive producer
Beasts of No Nation
2015
producer
Mandela, My Dad and Me
2015
Documentary executive producer
No Good Deed
2014/I
executive producer
Beats of the Beautiful Game
2014
Short executive producer
Howard's Happy Place
2014
TV Short executive producer
Idris Elba's How Clubbing Changed the World
2012
TV Movie documentary executive producer
Milk & Honey
2012
TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Walk Like a Panther
2011
TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Demons Never Die
2011
executive producer
How Hip Hop Changed the World
2011
TV Movie documentary executive producer
Legacy
2010/I
executive producer
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016
Bastille Day
2016
performer: "The Road Less Travelled" / producer: "The Road Less Travelled" / writer: "The Road Less Travelled"
Prom Night
2008/I
writer: "This Is All That We Know"
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Playhouse Presents
2013-2015
TV Series 2 episodes
Rebellious Soul: The Musical
2014
TV Movie
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Confidential
2015
Short
Playhouse Presents
TV Series 1 episode, 2015 written by - 1 episode, 2013
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Confidential
2015
Short
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Cut from a Different Cloth
Documentary filming
Himself
Idris Elba: No Limits
2017
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Made in Hollywood
2010-2016
TV Series
Himself
Live with Kelly and Michael
2012-2016
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Good Morning America
2013-2016
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Entertainment Tonight
2014-2016
TV Series
Himself - No Good Deed / Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2016
TV Series
Himself
BAFTA Televsion Awards 2016
2016
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
Sport Relief 2016
2016
TV Movie
Himself
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards
2016
TV Movie
Himself - Winner
The EE British Academy Film Awards
2016
TV Special documentary
Himself - Presenter
22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
2016
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role & Outstanding Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie / Nominee: Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture
E! Live from the Red Carpet
2016
TV Series
Himself
Live Boxing
2016
TV Series
Himself
73rd Golden Globe Awards
2016
TV Special
Himself - Nominee (credit only)
CBS This Morning
2015
TV Series
Himself
The Daily Show
2015
TV Series
Himself
Formula 1: BBC Sport
2014-2015
TV Series
Himself
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2015
TV Series
Himself
Confidential
2015
Short
Himself
Glastonbury 2015
2015
TV Series
Himself - Interviewee
Mandela, My Dad and Me
2015
Documentary
The 87th Annual Academy Awards
2015
TV Special
Himself - Presenter: Best Cinematography
Story of Now
2015
TV Series documentary
Himself - Presenter
The Insider
2014
TV Series
Himself / Himself - No Good Deed
CNN Newsroom
2014
TV Series
Himself - Unicef Imagine Campaign
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2011-2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Extra
2014
TV Series
Himself - No Good Deed
Reel Junkie
2014
TV Series
Himself
Up Close with Carrie Keagan
2007-2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
2014
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Irons in the Fire
2014
Documentary short
Narrator (voice)
Enchanted Kingdom 3D
2014
Documentary
Narrator (voice)
The Ones to Watch
2014
TV Series documentary
Himself
45th NAACP Image Awards
2014
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The Graham Norton Show
2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
71st Golden Globe Awards
2014
TV Special
Himself - Nominee (uncredited)
Chelsea Lately
2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Good Day L.A.
2013
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Charlie Rose
2013
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Politics Nation with Al Sharpton
2013
TV Series
Himself
Oprah's Next Chapter
2013
TV Series
Himself
The Queen Latifah Show
2013
TV Series
Himself - Guest
2013 Soul Train Awards
2013
TV Special
Himself
Vivir de cine
2013
TV Series
Himself
Newsround
2013
TV Series
Himself
Janela Indiscreta
2013
TV Series
Himself
The Hollywood Fast Lane
2013
TV Series
Himself - Interviewee
Late Show with David Letterman
2013
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Idris Elba: King of Speed
2013
TV Series documentary
Himself
Black Girls Rock! 2012
2012
TV Movie
Himself
Pride of Britain Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself
The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus
2012
Documentary
Himself
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Idris Elba's How Clubbing Changed the World
2012
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Presenter
The Path to Vengeance: Making 'Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance'
2012
Video documentary
Himself
HBO First Look
2012
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Hour
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Attack of the Show!
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
How Hip Hop Changed the World
2011
TV Movie documentary
Himself
BET Awards 2011
2011
TV Special
Himself
The One Show
2010-2011
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Gumball 3000: LDN 2 NYC
2011
Himself
Lopez Tonight
2011
TV Series
Himself - Guest
19th Annual Trumpet Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself
The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Executing the Heist: The Making of 'Takers'
2011
Video documentary short
Himself
Gumball 3000 med Erik och Mackan
2010
TV Series
Himself
Mark at the Movies
2010
TV Series
Himself
Sidewalks Entertainment
2010
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Breakfast
2009-2010
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
2010
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Brit Awards 2010
2010
TV Special
Himself
The BRITs Encore
2010
TV Movie
Himself
Inside the Cinema
2009
TV Movie
Himself
BET Awards 2009
2009
TV Special
Himself
Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices
2009
TV Series
Himself
The Paul O'Grady Show
2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Last Call with Carson Daly
2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Tavis Smiley
2007-2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Blokes, Birds and Backenders
2009
Video documentary short
Himself
Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange
2008
TV Series documentary
Himself - Host
The BET Honors
2008
TV Movie
Himself
28 Weeks Later: The Infected
2007
Video documentary short
Himself
Code Red: The Making of '28 Weeks Later'
2007
Video documentary short
Himself / General Stone
Tapping the Wire
2007
TV Movie documentary
Himself
28 Weeks Later: The Rage Is Back
2007
Video documentary short
Himself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The Black Movie Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself
Making 'Sometimes in April'
2005
TV Short documentary
Himself
Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic
2003
Video documentary short
Himself
Rap City
2003
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Entertainment Tonight
2016
TV Series
Himself
Lego Marvel's Avengers
2016
Video Game
Heimdall
Movie Guide
2013
TV Series
Stacker Pentecost
The Frame
2013
TV Series
Stacker Pentecost
Almost Famous IV
2011
TV Movie documentary
Boot Street Band
Live from Studio Five
2010
TV Series
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Luther (2010)
2016
Screen Nation Film and Television Award
Screen Nation Awards
Favourite International Film
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor, Motion Picture
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Critics' Choice TV Award
Critics Choice Television Awards
Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series
Luther (2010)
2016
Evening Standard British Film Award
Evening Standard British Film Awards
Best Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Independent Spirit Award
Independent Spirit Awards
Best Supporting Male
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2015
WAFCA Award
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2015
Capri Supporting Actor Award
Capri, Hollywood
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2015
Ghana Movie Award
Ghana Movie Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2015
NTFCA Award
North Texas Film Critics Association, US
Best Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2014
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Luther (2010)
2014
RTS Television Award
Royal Television Society, UK
Best Actor
Luther (2010)
2013
Humanitarian Award
BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards
2013
Capri Actor Award
Capri, Hollywood
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
2012
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Luther (2010)
2012
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Outstanding Television or Mini-Series Performance, Male
Luther (2010)
2011
BET Award
BET Awards
Best Actor
Takers (2010)
2011
Dagger
Crime Thriller Awards, UK
Best Leading Actor
Luther (2010)
2011
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Luther (2010)
2010
BET Award
BET Awards
Best Actor
The Losers (2010)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Luther (2010)
2016
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Luther (2010)
2016
BAFTA Film Award
BAFTA Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
BAFTA TV Award
BAFTA Awards
Best Leading Actor
Luther (2010)
2016
BET Award
BET Awards
Best Actor
Zootopia (2016)
2016
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Outstanding Motion Picture
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Chlotrudis Award
Chlotrudis Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Gold Derby Award
Gold Derby Awards
Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Gold Derby TV Award
Gold Derby Awards
TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor
Luther (2010)
2016
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Luther (2010)
2016
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
Independent Spirit Award
Independent Spirit Awards
Best Feature
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
ALFS Award
London Critics Circle Film Awards
British/Irish Actor of the Year
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2016
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series
Luther (2010)
2015
SLFCA Award
St. Louis Film Critics Association, US
Best Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2015
Austin Film Critics Award
Austin Film Critics Association
Best Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2015
ACCA
Awards Circuit Community Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2015
BET Award
BET Awards
Best Actor
Luther (2010)
2015
DFWFCA Award
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2015
DFCS Award
Denver Film Critics Society
Best Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2015
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
No Good Deed (2014)
2015
ICP Award
Indiewire Critics' Poll
Best Supporting Actor
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
2014
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
2014
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Luther (2010)
2014
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Luther (2010)
2014
Hollywood Award
Acapulco Black Film Festival
Artist of the Year
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
2014
Hollywood Award
Acapulco Black Film Festival
Best Actor
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
2014
BET Award
BET Awards
Best Actor
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
2014
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Outstanding Actor, Motion Picture
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
2014
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
2014
Entertainer of the Year Award
Image Awards
2014
Jupiter Award
Jupiter Award
Best International Actor
Pacific Rim (2013)
2014
National Television Award
National Television Awards, UK
Radio Times - TV Detective
Luther (2010)
2013
WFCC Award
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
Best Male Images in a Movie
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
2013
Dagger
Crime Thriller Awards, UK
Best Leading Actor
Luther (2010)
2012
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Luther (2010)
2012
ACCA TV
Awards Circuit Community Awards
Best Actor (TV Movie or Mini-Series)
Luther (2010)
2012
BET Award
BET Awards
Best Actor
Thor (2011)
2012
Critics' Choice TV Award
Critics Choice Television Awards
Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries
Luther (2010)
2012
Gold Derby TV Award
Gold Derby Awards
TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor
Luther (2010)
2012
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Luther (2010)
2012
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Luther (2010)
2011
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Luther (2010)
2011
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Luther (2010)
2011
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
The Big C (2010)
2011
Gold Derby TV Award
Gold Derby Awards
TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor
Luther (2010)
2011
IGN Award
IGN Summer Movie Awards
Best TV Hero
Luther (2010)
2011
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Takers (2010)
2011
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Luther (2010)
2010
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Luther (2010)
2010
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Obsessed (2009)
2009
BET Award
BET Awards
Best Actor
RocknRolla (2008)
2008
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
American Gangster (2007)
2008
BET Award
BET Awards
Best Actor
This Christmas (2007)
2007
BET Award
BET Awards
Best Actor
Daddy's Little Girls (2007)
2006
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Best Actor
The Gospel (2005)
2006
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Best Actor - Television
Sometimes in April (2005)
2006
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special