Idris Elba Height, Age, Movies, Spouse, Tattoo, Net Worth

Last updated: July 12, 2020

Net Worth: $ 35,000,000
Quick Bio / Wiki
Birthday: 6 Sep 1972Age: 48
Country: United Kingdom
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Rapper
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Sexual orientation: Straight

Body Measurements

Height: 6.2 ft
Weight: 211 lb
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Hazel

Idris Elba Top 10 Movies
Idris Elba Relationships
Idris Elba Pets
Idris Elba Quotes
Idris Elba Hobbies and Interests
Idris Elba Tattoos
Idris Elba Fears and Phobias
Idris Elba Facts & Trivia
Idris Elba Major Awards

Who Is Idris Elba?

Idris Elba was born on September 6, 1972, in Hackney, London, England. His father, Winston, hailed from Sierra Leone, and he worked in the Ford motor factory at Dagenham, and his mother, Eve, hailed from Ghana. He received his breakthrough by landing a role in the 2002 HBO drama series The Wire. Along with television, Idris as well starred in several successful films such as Star trek Beyond, Daddy’s Little girls, and Thor films. He is also known as a musician and DJ.

Personal Life

Birth Name: Idrissa Akuna Elba
Nationality: British
Nickname: Idris, DJ Big Driis, Big Driis, 7 Dub
Religion: He does not follow any religion
Ethnicity: Black. Sierra Leone ancestry

Family Details

Father: Winston Elba (Shop Steward at Ford Dagenham) (Died of lung cancer in 2013)
Mother: Eve Elba
Siblings: He is the only child

Distinctive Features

Thick London accent
Deep baritone voice
Tattoos

Idris Elba Top 10 Movies

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) Brixton

Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Heimdall

Molly's Game (2017) Charlie Jaffey

The Jungle Book (2016) Shere Khan (voice)

Zootopia (2016) Chief Bogo (voice)

Pacific Rim (2013) Stacker Pentecost

Prometheus (2012) Janek

Thor (2011) Heimdall

The Office (TV Series) (2009) Charles Miner

RocknRolla (2008) Mumbles

Idris Elba Relationships

Marital Status: Divorced (in a relationship).
Children: Has one daughter with his ex-wife Hanne “Kim” Norgaard: Isan Elba (born 2002) and a son with his ex girlfriend Naiyana Garth: Winston Elba (born on April 17, 2014).

Sabrina Dhowre (2017-Present) He met actress Sabrina Dhowre while shooting the film The Mountain Between Us. They married on 26th Apr 2019.
Madonna (Rumor) (2016) In Oct 2016, Idris was seen kissing American singer Madonna and sparked dating rumors.
K. Michelle (2013-2014) They dated from November, 2013 to July, 2014.
Naiyana Garth (2013-2016) He became a dad for the second time with a boy who he named Winston (b. 2014) after his father.
Desiree Newberry (2010) In 2010, he was dating Desiree Newberry.
Sonya Nicole Hamlin (Ex-wife) (2006) They were married from April 9, 2006, to August 11, 2006.
Kim Elba (Ex-wife) (1999-2003) Kim Elba and Idris Elba are divorced after a marriage of 5 years. Together they have a daughter, Isan.

Idris Elba Pets

Jake Short
Awkwafina
Mara Wilson
Erin Moriarty
Samuel L. Jackson
Billie Lourd
Emma Stone
Tom Cruise
Anna-Louise Plowman
Jodie Whittaker
Evan Roderick
Asa Butterfield
Christopher Plummer
Daisy Ridley
Willem Dafoe
Dove Cameron
Luke Kirby
Gavin MacIntosh
Naomi Scott
Anne Hathaway

Idris Elba Quotes

"My definition of bad-ass is that I’m a force of nature and true spirit. I’m self-admitting that, and it sounds vain to say that, but I am." - Idris Elba
"Waking up in TRUTH is so much better than living in a lie." - Idris Elba
"My Father always told me that a fool at 40 is a fool for life." - Idris Elba

Idris Elba Car Collection

Jaguar XE
Tesla Model S

Idris Elba Hobbies and Interests

Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington.
Favorite Singers: Darling I Need Your Loving (By John Holt).
Favorite Movies: Goodfellas (1990), The Champ (1979).
Favorite Food: Steak and eggs with spinach and tomatoes on the side for breakfast.
Favorite Drinks: Beer.

Driving

Idris Elba Tattoos

Several different tattoos on his body including one on the back of his hand which has a black star and a lion at the center representing the national flags of Ghana and Sierra Leone, the birthplace of his parents.

Idris Elba Fears and Phobias

He suffers from claustrophobia in real life

Idris Elba Facts & Trivia

Is an only child of African immigrants to England. His father was from Sierra Leone and his mother was from Ghana. His name is of Krio African origin.
Daniel Craig is the person who suggested that Idris could be the next James Bond, saying he would be fantastic.
Idris Elba 2020 height is 6 ft 2 inches or (190 cm tall).
Idris Elba net worth as of 2020 is estimated at around $35 million dollars.
He holds the distinction of being the only male to have appeared on the cover of Maxim magazine.