British actor David Harewood has expressed his frustration with being mistaken for fellow British actor Idris Elba. David Ajala is of Nigerian Yoruba descent. Its just the way that Ive learnt, it teaches me how to help someone else out, how to be good to people. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. [41] He reprised his role as Heimdall in Thor: The Dark World in 2013. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Sting Ray. His best known roles are as drug baron Russell "Stringer" Bell on the HBO series The Wire (2002), as DCI John Luther on the BBC One series Luther (2010), and as Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "Deadpool 2" director David . His name is of Krio African origin. Need to vibe with him on this show very soon :). [78] However, authorship of the piece was disputed. Elba is also featured on the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis album This Unruly Mess I've Made (2016). [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. From 2002 to 2004, Elba portrayed Russell "Stringer" Bell in the series, perhaps his best-known role in the United States. [97] In 2015, as part of his Discovery Channel miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits, he broke the land speed record for the Pendine Sands "Flying Mile" course. He recorded a short video with the charity in 2010, which showed him meeting youth worker Dante Lauder . To support himself between acting roles, he worked in jobs such as tyre-fitting, cold call advertising sales, and working night shifts at Ford Dagenham. Fan casting? myCast is the place for you! He welcomes the challenges because as far as hes concerned, iron sharpens iron. Weight. [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 . In film, his first part was in Kidulthood, and he also appears in the sequels, Adulthood and Brotherhood; he has also appeared in The Dark Knight and in major roles in Starred Up and the 2016 Seekers. Idris Elba Stopped Calling Himself a 'Black Actor' After 'It Put Me in a Box': 'I Don't Want to Be the First Black. Do you love movies? mr95 made this fan casting suggestion on March 28, 2022. Many supporting roles on British television followed, including series such as The Bill and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. "'Dris, I'm sorry. [3][7] In 2016, he was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World. [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. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. David Guetta, Idris Elba and Artbat have teamed up for a collaborative single called 'It's Ours'. [107], Elba was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to drama. Idris Elba has thanked the Prince's Trust for helping him start his career aged 18. Gemini. Idris Elba and the 'Beast' Cast Share Real Wildlife Encounters on Set, 'The Harder They Fall' Cast Reveal the Story Behind the Epic Character Entrances, Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin Answer Fan Questions, How Idris Elba Plays Relatable Characters and Over the Top Supervillains, Music video: Appeared in "I Wanna Thank Ya" by R&B artist. He will reprise the role in a self-titled solo series for Paramount+ in 2023. These two really make that whole "don't get jealous of other people's relationships" thing a challenge. He also starred in Pacific Rim (2013), Beasts of No Nation (2015), for which he received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actor, and Molly's Game (2017). The actors were on Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honors list and received OBEs for their services on the big screen. [82], He currently signed a deal with Apple to produce original content through his Green Door Pictures production company. Latest Update 2023. [75], In January 2016, Elba addressed the UK parliament in regards to the concern of the lack of diversity on screen. He was featured on the 2016 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis single "Dance Off," as well as the 2019 track "Boasty," by Wiley, Stefflon Don and Sean Paul. Elba has created a collaboration with British fashion label Superdry, which launched at the end of November 2015. He landed a number of British television roles and worked with his father in a car factory before eventually making his way to America. Idris attended school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting, before he dropped out. During the show he took a selfie of "the best team in the world" which included Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar. [54] He released his EP High Class Problems Vol. Idris Elba Will Star in Guillermo del Toro's "Pacific Rim" (Black Superhero Next? Phase 1 Movie 7 [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. David Ellis @ dvh_ellis 15 September 2021 I dris Elba is behind a new restaurant and bar set to open next month close to King's Cross. Other films on Elba's roster from this period include This Christmas (2007) and RocknRolla (2008). [85], Discovery Channel produced a documentary, Idris Elba: Fighter, chronicling Elba's 12-month kickboxing and mixed martial arts training[86] under Muay Thai coach Kieran Keddle,[87] culminating in Elba's first professional kickboxing fightand winagainst Lionel Graves, a younger, more experienced Dutch opponent, at London's York Hall. [68], On 13 February 2021, Elba performed a guest DJ mix for Mix Up on Australian national youth broadcaster Triple J. ARTBAT, David Guetta ft. Idris Elba - It's Ours (Original Mix) [UPPERGROUND] - YouTube ARTBAT, David Guetta ft. Idris Elba - It's Ours (Original Mix) [UPPERGROUND] 2 views Oct 14, 2022. Honestly, his T-shirt style is almost as drool-worthy as his formal looks. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [108][109] In 2017, he won the male title for the "Rear of the Year" award in Britain. Nominated. His Netflix film, Turn Up Charlie, showed off both his DJ skills and his hot dad skills. David, who was raised in a traditional Nigerian household says faith plays a major part in his success. David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6. Mr Hudson also produced his album Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela, which was released in November 2014. The 2017 docu-series Idris Elba: Fighter chronicled his journey to taking on a professional fighter in the ring. Actor, Theatre Artist, Voice Actor, Producer. Neil Cross has got a real love affair with old school characters, flawed characters. David Ajala has been suggested to play 131 roles. [14] Elba was raised in Hackney and East Ham;[15] he shortened his first name to "Idris" at school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting. [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. centers around a terrorist cult that brainwashes its readers with a series of novels, kickstarting an apocalypse. I wasn't the guy that was a big personality. "[84], Elba will portray the character Solomon Reed in the Phantom Liberty downloadable expansion for CD Projekt Red's 2020 video game Cyberpunk 2077. Elba also starred alongside Abraham Attah in the film Beasts of No Nation which premiered in select theatres and on Netflix. Tonight, the 29-year-old will star in ITV 1s Beowulf as Rate, - King [and] a warrior at heart. The Avengers In March 2020, Elba was among the first public figures to announce that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. [65] In 2019, Elba appears on Taylor Swift's song "London Boy" from her seventh studio album Lover. Latest Update 2023, Doctor Stranger in the multiverse of madness, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (2009), Celebrities Face Claims Sorted by Heritage. ARTBAT & David Guetta feat. For Luther, he received four nominations each for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, winning one of the former. In June 2012, Elba portrayed the role of Captain Janek in Ridley Scott's Prometheus. Trevante Rhodes, They haven't delivered it yet.". He also appeared in the films American Gangster (2007), Takers (2010), Thor (2011), Prometheus (2012), Pacific Rim (2013), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Beasts of No Nation (2015) and Star Trek Beyond (2016). Oh, right, his smile is also an incredible force. He gave Winston a (simulated) driving lesson at a Formula E event in Paris, and the pictures are almost too cute to handle. [69] On 22 September 2021, Elba announced he would be releasing a collaborative EP with Australian pop rock duo Lime Cordiale titled Cordi Elba,[70] which was released on 14 January 2022. [81] Elba and Kwei-Armah both published rebuttals of the writers' account of what happened on Twitter. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, Raquel Welchs Mixed Feelings about Her Fur Bikini, Andrea Riseboroughs Oscar Controversy, Explained, 10 Milestones on Viola Davis Road to EGOT Glory. Martin's 1980 novella Nightflyers. Concerning his academic qualification, David enhanced his acting skills from the Anna Scher Theatre. 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. He portrays Manchester Black in Supergirl and Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers. [3] An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (20022004), DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (20102019), and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). Idris Elba) Single by Wrenne", "New Breed (feat. Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. I think hes a guy who loves to be kept on his toes. Idris Elba - It's Ours by UPPERGROUND Limited Time Offer: Get 50% off the first year of our best annual plan for artists with unlimited uploads, releases, and insights. Idris Elba is set to team up with Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train director David Leitch for a new spy thriller film at Netflix titled Bang! He worked in nightclubs under the nickname DJ Big Driis at age 19, but began auditioning for television roles in his early-twenties.His first acting roles were on the soap opera Family Affairs (1997), the television serial Ultraviolet (1998), and the medical drama Dangerfield (1995). Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, hosted the star-studded GQ Men of the Year Awards. By Zack Sharf . Elba most recently joined the cast of Suicide Squad, bringing his charm to the crew. Today, one of the summer's most anticipated IDs is finally getting an official release, "It's Ours," by the collaborative efforts of the immutable Idris Elba, ARTBAT, and David Guetta. 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David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. [5], In April 2018, it was announced that Elba was cast as Charlie in the Netflix comedy series, Turn Up Charlie. Assemble your dream cast! [4][5], Elba appeared in Ridley Scott's American Gangster (2007), Obsessed (2009) and Prometheus (2012). 2/25 Today in History. 0:00. This site uses cookies to serve you better. Idris in a tux might be the best thing the Met Gala ever gave us. [80][78] Allen-Martin and Henley described their creative input as having included research and script-writing, as well as coming up with the play's title, and that after being removed they were threatened with legal action if they went public with the story. Star Trek: Discovery's David Ajala talks that special spark Book shares with Michael, the importance of Star Trek's social commentary, and of course, Grudge the Cat (and her true nature). [36] In Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011), the sequel to Ghost Rider (2007), Elba played an alcoholic warrior monk tasked with finding the title character. He He gained a place in the National Youth Music Theatre - thanks to a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. Check out my directory and requests! Idris Elba, David Leitch Team for 'Bang!' Spy Thriller for Netflix Netflix and Dark Horse Entertainment are back collaborating on a feature and the TV series 'Mind MGMT' after working. Im a blagger, Im a hustler. [66] In April 2020, Elba collaborated with producer Jay Robinson on the track "Know Yourself", released on Mau5trap. And it gave us Idris in a floral jacket something we didn't know we needed. 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I always work on my faith as best I can. Know what I mean? The actor, 48, looked suave in a dark grey suit and black . Similar actors include Today was a special day for both Idris Elba and David Oyelowo.. "I'm a blagger, I'm a hustler. 0.30. Elba married model Sabrina Dhowre in April 2019. Idris Elba has been working with The Prince's Trust for decades Credit: The Prince's Trust. All Rights Reserved. L-R: David Dastmalchian, Margot Robbie and Idris Elba | Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Comics Dastmalchian spoke with Showbiz Cheat Sheet by Zoom on July 18 about his role in The Suicide Squad . Actor David Ajala returns to television this week as Cleveland Booker in Season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery and, given his lengthy career, fans may expect to see him remain on TV for years to. [62] Elba performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2019. [88][89], Legend: .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}Win The following year, Elba portrayed Roland Deschain/The Gunslinger in The Dark Tower, based on Stephen King's series, and co-starred with Kate Winslet in the survival tale The Mountain Between Us. Or is it just Elba in an oversized jacket? [64] Elba also appears in the "Boasty" music video, delivering his verse in a mansion that includes a film set. [51], In July 2009, Elba was the DJ for BET's current series Rising Icons. Idris Elba cut a dapper figure as he cosied up to his glamorous wife Sabrina at his swanky star-studded bar launch on Friday night.. On June 12, 2021, he made his world . Jimmy is another Arrow actor having appeared on the show as Baron Reiter. Happy 50th Birthday to one of our favorites! As drug kingpin Stringer Bell, Idris Elba 's star rose swiftly. In 2015, Elba appeared as Heimdall in the superhero blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron, directed by Joss Whedon. [60] Elba also rapped in a remix of Skepta's "Shutdown" which was uploaded on 1 June 2015 to SoundCloud. Simon's generous and thoughtful email reply seemed too . See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role. His father, Winston, is from Sierra Leone and worked at Ford Dagenham; his mother, Eve, is from Ghana and had a clerical duty. In an interview he said "I'm nearly 6ft 3in" and also described himself as a "ballsy 6ft 2in black guy". Idris Elba Instagram To support W.E. [79] The two writers had worked on the project for four years following an approach from Elba asking them to develop his idea for a musical based on the album, on which Allen-Martin had also collaborated. Head over to Project Literacy to listen to Idris reading a children's book. He portrayed Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), beginning with Thor (2011), and Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad (2021), set in the DC Extended Universe. [71] Elba also collaborated with Paul McCartney on a remix of McCartney's song "Long Tailed Winter Bird. Listen to it below. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. In 1901, United States Steel Corp. was incorporated by J.P. Morgan. In the following year he co-directed and performed in the Mumford & Sons music video for "Lover of the Light".[56]. Idris Elba, Lil Tjay, Davido, Koffee & Moelogo: Vroom. He was previously married to makeup artist Hanne "Kim" Nrgaard, with whom he shares a daughter Isan, and real estate lawyer Sonya Nicole Hamlin. Zodiac Sign. He later starred in the films Daddy's Little Girls (2007), Prom Night (2008), RocknRolla (2008), The Unborn (2009) and Obsessed (2009). The Avengers has 15 roles, including The celebrity couple executed their task with characteristic poise, but Sabrina grabbed the headlines for another reason. 6ft 2 (189.2 cm) British actor best known for roles in Prometheus, Thor, Takers and TV show Luther and The Wire. Ready to move onto another story? Beowulf is a British epic fantasy drama television series re-imagining of themes and characters from the Old English poem Beowulf, but with new characters and storylines added. These actors are frequently suggested for roles along with David Ajala. Change). Track. [39] His performance earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Motion Picture Drama. Fan casting? Idrissa Akuna Elba was born on September 6, 1972, in the Hackney section of East London, England. Join thousands of other users in fan casting your favorite stories. Ready to move onto another story? In 2001, Elba played Achilles in a stage production of Troilus and Cressida in New York City.[11]. [68] Elba was credited as creative director of the video, and is being credited as an executive producer of Emanuel's forthcoming full-length debut album. To support W.E. It just so happens that I was born into a Christian household. Do you, do-do, do you feel me? ', Astrological Sign: Virgo, Idris Elba portrayed the Norse mythological character Heimdall, watcher of the rainbow bridge and beyond, in the, Article Title: Idris Elba Biography, Author: Biography.com Editors, Website Name: The Biography.com website, Url: https://www.biography.com/actors/idris-elba, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, Last Updated: October 21, 2020, Original Published Date: April 3, 2014. 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Date of Birth. Hello this is the capping journal for ~iseethelight aka Dee. 34 of 50 MAMA'S BOY. The actor earned Oscar buzz and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance as the famed South African activist. The actor has also enjoyed a successful music career as a DJ, rapper and producer, going by the name Big Driis. It means something specific to myself and I just get on with it. Because he's also a caring son, Idris took his mom along when he was invited to an event at Buckingham Palace. (LogOut/ I'm the First Idris'. David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is an English actor. Singing's something that I love to do, but it's not something that I pursue as a career. [95][96] He is an avid Arsenal supporter. May 21, 1986. You're welcome. He's recognizable without you knowing it. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. and Charles Xavier. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. Throughout the series, you will definitely see this guy become more and more involved. Hobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a team of mercenaries: Dominic unexpectedly gets convoluted also facing his presumed deceased girlfriend, Letty. The race to identify the new sound in the crowd is electric, but alas all we can do is wait. 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