Idris Elba
TV Actor

Idris Elba Net Worth

Idris Elba is an English actor born on September 6, 1972 in London. He is best known for his roles as Stringer Bell in HBO's The Wire and Detective John Luther in BBC's Luther. He has also earned critical acclaim for his role in the 2015 film Beasts of No Nation and portrays the character Heimdall in the Marvel Universe.
Idris Elba is a member of TV Actor

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 6, 1972
Birth Place London, England
Age 51 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $20 million (2024)

About

Actor best known for his roles as drug kingpin Stringer Bell on HBO's The Wire and Detective John Luther on BBC's Luther. He earned critical acclaim for his role in the 2015 film Beasts of No Nation and he portrays the character Heimdall in the Marvel Universe. 

Before Fame

He was employed as a DJ at various nightclubs under the pseudonym Big Driis.

Trivia

He made his big screen debut in the 1999 French film Belle maman.

Family Life

He was married to Kim Elba from 1998 until 2003. He and his girlfriend Naiyana Garth welcomed a son in 2014; they later split in 2016. He got engaged to Sabrina Dhowre in February 2018.

Associated With

He and Wood Harris played longtime friends Stringer Bell and Avon Barksdale in The Wire.

Some Idris Elba images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.