[52] He announced the release of his first single "Please Be True. It just so happens that I was born into a Christian household. He provides voice acting and his likeness to the character. Although the Met Gala also gave us Idris in front of a wall of roses, too. [106] In October 2014, he was presented with a MOBO Inspiration Award. He was purrrrrfect for the role. Featured Image by Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best. It's Ours - Short Mix. [3] An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (2002-2004), DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (2010-2019), and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film . [19] He was worked in nightclubs under the DJ nickname "Big Driis" during his adolescence, but began auditioning for television roles in his early twenties. 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As per his bio, his zodiac sign is Taurus. Happy 50th Birthday to one of our favorites! ", Writers claim being excluded after creating Idris Elba's play, Tree. See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role. Similar actors include Idris Elba, Trevante Rhodes, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Some may remember Ajalafrom the BBC3 2008 series Trexx & Flipside. David Ajala is known for his roles in Fast & Furious 6, Jupiter Ascending, and The Dark Knight. The main feature of this week's episode of The Ready Room hosted by Wil Wheaton is an interview with David Ajala, talking about the season premiere and his character of Cleveland "Book" Booker,. [6], Apart from acting, Elba performs as a DJ under the moniker DJ Big Driis or Idris and as an R&B singer. Photos by PR Photos. [18] In order to support himself between roles in his early career, he worked in odd jobs including tyre-fitting, cold-calling, and night shifts at Ford Dagenham. Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE ( / drs /; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor. In 2005, he portrayed Captain Augustin Muganza in Sometimes in April, an HBO film about the Rwandan genocide. 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[22] Elba appeared in a six-episode story arc later in the 2009 season as well as the season finale. 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. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. [10], Idrissa Akuna Elba was born on 6 September 1972[11] in the London Borough of Hackney,[12] to Winston Elba, a Sierra Leonean Creole man who worked at the Ford Dagenham plant, and Eve, a Ghanaian woman. The Avengers has 15 roles, including Redeem Now Buffering ARTBAT & David Guetta feat. Today was a special day for both Idris Elba and David Oyelowo.. Latest Update 2023, Doctor Stranger in the multiverse of madness, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (2009), Celebrities Face Claims Sorted by Heritage. 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. (He lost the Globe to Matthew McConaughey, who won for his lead role in 2013's Dallas Buyers Club.). Many supporting roles on British television followed, including series such as The Bill and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. Head over to Project Literacy to listen to Idris reading a children's book. "One of the other guys showed me his.". Idris Elba has been working with The Prince's Trust for decades Credit: The Prince's Trust. ", "Mumford & Sons Only 'Think' They Understand 'Lover Of The Light' Video", "K. 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An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. [16] In 1986, he began helping an uncle with his wedding DJ business; within a year, he had started his own DJ company with some of his friends. Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (/drs/; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor. Since then, he has accumulated a multitude of credits, including The Dark Knight , Fast & Furious 6 and more recently Jupiter Asending, alongside Channing Tatum. 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. Concerning his academic qualification, David enhanced his acting skills from the Anna Scher Theatre. Sun media critic David Zurawik emailed "Wire" creator David Simon seeking an assessment from him of Idris Elba for a feature story on Elba. 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Bruce Banner/Hulk, Take 30 seconds to create a completely free profile, which will allow you to: David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. Can Lead, a non-profit that promotes girls' education in Africa, Elba fulfilled his followers' dream of receiving a date invitation. David Ajala was born on 21 May 1986, in Hackney, London. david ajala idris elba. Need to vibe with him on this show very soon :). Facebook icon Twitter icon. ', 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. It means something specific to myself and I just get on with it. In 1988 after graduating from school, Elba won a place in the National Youth Music Theatre after receiving a 1,500 Prince Trust grant. Idris Elba had a scary moment on the set of American Gangster. [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. Melodic techno, house, future rave or EDM, this record is for the party people, the electronic music lovers.Its yours, its mine, its ours. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list [83] In January 2021, it was reported that the companies of Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre, would be developing an Afrofuturist adult animated, and sci-fi, series, tentatively titled Dantai, for Crunchyroll, which would be about a time when biotech has "created an ever-widening gap between the haves and have-nots. Release date: March 2025, Glucofort | (Scam Or Legit) Need To Know What Is Glucofort? We'd listen to him talk to us in that gorgeous British accent all day. Similar actors include It's the first time the French DJ and the Ukrainian electronic duo have worked together on a track, with Elba lending his vocals to the big-room cut. Check out my directory and requests! Do you love movies? His name is of Krio African origin. Can Lead, a non-profit that promotes girls' education in Africa, Elba fulfilled his followers' dream of receiving a date invitation. 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