Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE is an English actor, rapper, singer and DJ. An alumnus of the National Youth Music Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire, DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther, and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
Born: September 6, 1972 (age 51 years), London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom
Popular Movies: Luther (TV), The Dark Tower, Thor series
Spouse: Sabrina Dhowre Elba (m. 2019), Sonya Nicole Hamlin (m. 2006–2006), Hanne Norgaard (m. 1999–2003)
Children: Isan Elba
Height: 1.89 m
Parents: Eve Elba, Winston Elba
Citizenship: : United Kingdom; Sierra Leone
