Idris Elba. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. He welcomes the challenges because as far as hes concerned, iron sharpens iron. 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. Glucofort | (Scam Or Legit) Need To Know What Is Glucofort? Dark Brown. Since then, he has accumulated a multitude of credits, including The Dark Knight , Fast & Furious 6 and more recently Jupiter Asending, alongside Channing Tatum. [42] In 2014, he starred in No Good Deed as a vengeful psychopathic serial killer. Mr Hudson also produced his album Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela, which was released in November 2014. In January 2014, he confirmed that he would be starring in a film adaptation of Luther. Idris Elba opens up about those Bond rumors, navigating the #MeToo movement and his role model, Donald Glover. He provides voice acting and his likeness to the character. As per his citizenship, Ajala is British and belongs to the mixed ethnicity. [37] In February 2012, Elba confirmed that he would portray Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, which is based on his autobiography. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list [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. In an interview he said "I'm nearly 6ft 3in" and also described himself as a "ballsy 6ft 2in black guy". As drug kingpin Stringer Bell, Idris Elba 's star rose swiftly. Elba appeared on the 2007 BET special Black Men: The Truth. He turned to film with a mix of lead and supporting roles in fare like Daddy's Little Girls, Thor and Prometheus, while earning a Golden Globe Award for the TV series Luther. David Ajala attendedAnna Scher Theatre, an independent and co-educational performing arts school in Islington, Greater London. "So, I'm out of work.". The actor earned Oscar buzz and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance as the famed South African activist. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom / Thor: The Dark World. [76], Elba hosted The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017 at the London Palladium on 23 October 2017. Marvel Universe The Wire DC Extended Universe Star Trek Films. Luther. Do you, do-do, do you feel me? And it gave us Idris in a floral jacket something we didn't know we needed. I think hes a guy who loves to be kept on his toes. 0 comments on David Ajala as T'Challa/Black Panther in The Avengers. 2019: "Even If I Die (Hobbs & Shaw)" on the, 2021: "Long Tailed Winter Bird (Idris Elba Remix)" by, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 06:59. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It means something specific to myself and I just get on with it. Honestly, his T-shirt style is almost as drool-worthy as his formal looks. Listen to It's Ours by ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. I always work on my faith as best I can. Watch the visualizer for 'Long Tailed Winter Bird' (@IdrisElba Remix)' on @YouTube here: PaulMcCartney.lnk.to/IdrisElbaVisTP", "Idris Elba's new Sky advert: why can't he wink? I was the tall, silent, quiet type. 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 . In the following year he co-directed and performed in the Mumford & Sons music video for "Lover of the Light".[56]. 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. Actor Idris Elba starred in British productions before making his way to the United States, earning attention for playing a crime boss in The Wire. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Italian Studios is a 2021 film coordinated and composed by Adam Leon. 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. [93] They were married on 26 April 2019 in Marrakesh. [104][non-primary source needed], In 2013, Elba was named Essence's annual Sexiest Man of the Year[105] and, in 2018, he was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. That fall, he earned raves for his portrayal of South African president Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, starring opposite Naomie Harris as Winnie Mandela. Idris Elba set to play Nelson Mandela in Biopic", "Idris Elba Describes Chilling Night In Nelson Mandela's Prison (VIDEO)", "Prometheus video teases more from Idris Elba's Captain Janek", "It's Official! Melodic techno, house, future rave or EDM, this record is for the party people, the electronic music lovers.Its yours, its mine, its ours. Here are a few more to browse. His name is of Krio African origin. David Ajala is a famous British artist who has acquired distinction through his acting skills and abilities. David, who was raised in a traditional Nigerian household says faith plays a major part in his success. [45] In 2022, Elba was the voice of Knuckles in the film Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a sequel to the film Sonic the Hedgehog which is itself based on the franchise of the same name. [38] As part of his preparation for the role, Elba spent a night locked in a cell alone on Robben Island, where Mandela had been imprisoned. [95][96] He is an avid Arsenal supporter. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I will not lose, for even in defeat, there's a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me., View theyoungempirenewss profile on Facebook, View theyoungempire_s profile on Twitter, View theyoungempire_s profile on Instagram. Feb 9, 2023 7:53am PT. Elba also continued his TV work over the years with series like The Office, The Big C and The No. We'd listen to him talk to us in that gorgeous British accent all day. Subscribe to be notified for new videos https://davidguetta.lnk.to/YouTube Its Ours a collaboration between Artbat, Idris Elba and me.No matter what community youre coming from. 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,. [13] His parents were married in Sierra Leone and later moved to London. Luther reminded me I didn't have to be. Here are a few more to browse. He's recognizable without you knowing it. Press alt + / to open this menu. 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. Weight. And he looked very "proppa" at that royal event. [92] They became engaged on 10 February 2018, during a screening of his film Yardie at an East London cinema. 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. Artist. Facebook. .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. [65] In 2019, Elba appears on Taylor Swift's song "London Boy" from her seventh studio album Lover. David Ajala is of Nigerian Yoruba descent. [8] As of May 2019, his films have grossed over $9.8billion at the global box office, including over $3.6billion in North America,[9] where he is one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. He settled in Brooklyn, New York, and Jersey City, New Jersey, working as a doorman at the comedy club Carolines and DJing while struggling to make ends meet. Im a blagger, Im a hustler. Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (/drs/; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor. [41] He reprised his role as Heimdall in Thor: The Dark World in 2013. Idris Elba - It's Ours UPPERGROUND 4 months ago Techno Buy 67.5K 2,590 134 UPPERGROUND 9,563 39 Report [28] In 2009, he starred in the horror film The Unborn and in Obsessed, a thriller that had him cast opposite Beyonc. Kwame Kwei-Armah joined the project in May 2018 and rewrote part of their material. It's Idris Elba, a.k.a. Take 30 seconds to create a completely free profile, which will allow you to: 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. "Awards and . David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6. Once again, we're living vicariously through Idris's ladylove. He credits The Stage with giving him his first big break. Other films on Elba's roster from this period include This Christmas (2007) and RocknRolla (2008). 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). ARTBAT & David Guetta feat. IN ROLE: David as the character of Rage in Beowulf. Christianity; (I am sure other religions as well) teaches you to do good things. Idris Elba Stopped Calling Himself a 'Black Actor' After 'It Put Me in a Box': 'I Don't Want to Be the First Black. [23], In January 2009, Variety reported that Elba would portray Charles Miner, a new rival to Dunder Mifflin regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell) for NBC's The Office. Idris Elba and David Farber, with a sneak preview of the Porte Noire wine bar and shop. (LogOut/ Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala breaks down Booker's Season 4 journey after the premiere left his home world in shambles and introduced audiences to a terrifying new enemy. Idris Elba has thanked the Prince's Trust for helping him start his career aged 18. [98], The Prince's Trust, a UK youth charity founded by Prince Charles in 1976, which Elba credits with helping begin his career, appointed him as their anti-crime ambassador in April 2009. [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. Harewood, best known for his roles in Homeland, Blood Diamond and The Night . Phase 1 Movie 7 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. As per his bio, his zodiac sign is Taurus. PEOPLE's 2018 Sexiest Man Alive's birthday! Idris Elba had a scary moment on the set of American Gangster. The celebrity couple executed their task with characteristic poise, but Sabrina grabbed the headlines for another reason. [51], In July 2009, Elba was the DJ for BET's current series Rising Icons. The Avengers Sun media critic David Zurawik emailed "Wire" creator David Simon seeking an assessment from him of Idris Elba for a feature story on Elba. [75], In January 2016, Elba addressed the UK parliament in regards to the concern of the lack of diversity on screen. [81] Elba and Kwei-Armah both published rebuttals of the writers' account of what happened on Twitter. [on his childhood]. In July 2018, he launched his record label, 7Wallace Music. Imagine a lazy Saturday on the couch with PEOPLE's 2018 Sexiest Man Alive. [25] It premiered on 15 March 2019 and was cancelled after one season. 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 1901, United States Steel Corp. was incorporated by J.P. Morgan. [63] In 2019, he featured on the track "Boasty" by British grime artist Wiley. He has been suggested by fans for 115 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. Idris Elba ( The Harder They Fall) will star in the film, written by Kindt ( Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe) and Zak Olkewicz, which reunites the latter with director David Leitch following. Track. Sections of this page. Fan casting? An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba It's Ours. [71] Elba also collaborated with Paul McCartney on a remix of McCartney's song "Long Tailed Winter Bird. The intro of the song samples a snippet from an interview by Elba. One of his other prominent roles was that of Rufus Buck in the Western film The Harder They Fall (2021). In March 2020, Elba was among the first public figures to announce that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. I'm the First Idris'. Actor Idris Elba is to open a wine bar in London's King's Cross area with his business partner, David Farber, founder of Connaught Wine Cellars. When you're feeling sad, think about that time Idris and The Mountain Between Us director Hanny Abu-Assad played with a puppy. [46], Elba has appeared in music videos for Fat Joe (2002),[47] Angie Stone (2004),[48] and rapper Giggs (2010). I did a rendition of 'Billie Jean' which is on my Soundcloud. 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