Idris Elba
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- Full Name
- Idris Elba
- Born
- September 6, 1972
- Birthplace
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- Age
- 53 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Virgo
- Height
- 6'2" (189.0 cm)
- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actor, Business Leader
- Net Worth
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- Education
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- Spouse
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- Children
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Biography
Idris Elba is 53 years old, an actor, from United Kingdom.
Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba ( IH-driss; born 6 September 1972) 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. Elba studied acting at the National Youth Music Theatre in London.
Physical Appearance
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Height in feet | 6 feet |
| Height in feet & inches | 6′2″ |
| Height in centimeters | 189.0 cm |
| Height in meters | 1.89 m |
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