Idris Elba

Idris Elba is a British actor known for intense, commanding performances.

He gained international recognition as drug kingpin Stringer Bell in *The Wire* and as detective John Luther in the BBC series *Luther*.

His film roles span action, drama, and voice work.

Elba is also a DJ and musician, and has been frequently mentioned as a potential James Bond.

actor

Luther

Protestant Reformation initiator

Mandela · Pacific Rim · filmography · Hollywood · leading man · drama · blockbuster · cinema · Cats · Sonic

British

London

England's capital city

  • East EndLondon district beyond the City
  • BBCBritish public broadcaster
  • EnglandLargest British country

UK · BAFTA · OBE · cockney · accent · Channel 4 · ITV · British drama · Commonwealth

persona

charisma

Magnetic personal appeal

charming · stylish · dapper · debonair · handsome · sex symbol · leading man · heartthrob · cool · confident

musician

DJ

Music mixer performer

dance music · beats · turntables · Ibiza · party · tracks

Categories
Opposites
screen presence and gravitas

Idris ElbaMichael Cera

Jesse Eisenberg · Seth Rogen · Jonah Hill · Jack Black · Simon Pegg

physicality and masculinity in film

Idris ElbaMichael Cera

Woody Allen · Jesse Eisenberg · Jim Parsons · Rowan Atkinson · Buster Keaton

Family

Elba

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G