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). In August 2010, Elba signed up to portray the title character in a reboot of James Patterson's Alex Cross film franchise. Wedding attire definitely suits him well. The race to identify the new sound in the crowd is electric, but alas all we can do is wait. Assemble your dream cast! He Also that year, he played the main antagonist, Krall, in the sequel Star Trek Beyond. I was thrown in atthe deep end and had to learn how to swim without any assistance.. In 2014, he produced K. Michelle's "The Rebellious Soul Musical" which debuted on VH1 on 19 August 2014. In 2017, he played Roland Deschain in the Stephen King film adaptation The Dark Tower,[43] starred in The Mountain Between Us and Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut Molly's Game, alongside Jessica Chastain. Time. The actor, 48, looked suave in a dark grey suit and black . Elba's not afraid to stand out. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. These are the same characters that we've watched for years. Take 30 seconds to create a completely free profile, which will allow you to: David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. He [Rate] is a wonderful character, he told the publication. Concerning his academic qualification, David enhanced his acting skills from the Anna Scher Theatre. But now, in a series of interviews as part of this week's The Hollywood Reporter cover story, Elba and his former boss, The. 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. He played a central character in an episode of Season 1, an African petty thief named Charlie Carter, who lost his wife to childbirth and had to figure out how to support his newborn daughter. "It means something specific to myself and . Happy 50th Birthday to one of our favorites! Can Lead, a non-profit that promotes girls' education in Africa, Elba fulfilled his followers' dream of receiving a date invitation. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Elba has also voiced characters in Zootopia, The Jungle Book, Finding Dory (all 2016), and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). David, who was raised in a traditional Nigerian household says faith plays a major part in his success. 34 of 50 MAMA'S BOY. [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. Many supporting roles on British television followed, including series such as The Bill and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. [citation needed], In September 2018, he was one of 50 people named for "making London awesome" and helping to shape London's cultural landscape, as part of Time Out magazine's 50th anniversary. He has been suggested by fans for 115 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. I did a rendition of 'Billie Jean' which is on my Soundcloud. Idris Elba opens up about those Bond rumors, navigating the #MeToo movement and his role model, Donald Glover. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Just imagine Idris running by you on your way to work. [102] [103] During his quarantine period, he noted that he had suffered from asthma all his life, placing him in the high-risk category of the disease. [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. Ajala has appeared as Keith in the BBC Radio 4 dramas Burned To Nothing (2011) and Felix in The Price of Oil: Someone's Making A Killing In Nigeria both by Rex Obano. [62] Elba performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2019. 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. "[84], Elba will portray the character Solomon Reed in the Phantom Liberty downloadable expansion for CD Projekt Red's 2020 video game Cyberpunk 2077. In 2019, he launched the Netflix series Turn Up Charlie, in which he plays a DJ, before returning to villainous roles for both the action-packed Hobbs & Shaw and the big-screen adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats. [83] In January 2021, it was reported that the companies of Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre, would be developing an Afrofuturist adult animated, and sci-fi, series, tentatively titled Dantai, for Crunchyroll, which would be about a time when biotech has "created an ever-widening gap between the haves and have-nots. [99] He voiced support for a vote to remain in the European Union for the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum. David Ajala has been suggested to play 131 roles. [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. On stage Ajala has performed in Nation, A Midsummer Night's Dream with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Hamlet, and as Jim Brown in the European premiere of Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami. 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. Track. Fan casting? By Zack Sharf . All Rights Reserved. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker. Elba most recently joined the cast of Suicide Squad, bringing his charm to the crew. Anderson .Paak, Idris Elba Dance Off (song)", "Australian Singles: Major Lazer Registers a No 1 Hit with Bieber and M", "Come Alive (feat. 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. In contrast, David Ajala was a new face on Star Trek: Discovery Season 3. Sci-fi/fantasy beckoned to the actor as well, as seen with his roles as Norse god Heimdall in Marvel Comics' Thor (2011), directed by Kenneth Branagh, and as ship captain Janek in Ridley Scott's Prometheus (2012). On 2 July 2019, The Guardian published a story describing how writers Tori Allen-Martin and Sarah Henley claimed to have been removed from the production under what they described as questionable circumstances. 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. [21] He appeared as Charlie Gotso on The No. [44] In 2021, Elba portrayed mercenary Robert "Milton" DuBois / Bloodsport in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Latest Update 2023. [20] He decided to move to New York City soon afterwards. Im from Hackney, whatever that may mean for some people, he told The British Blacklist on his east London roots. [55], In 2011, he performed on the intro to Pharoahe Monch's album W.A.R.. [100][101], On 16 March 2020, Elba said he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19 amidst the pandemic. May 21, 1986. Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. Honestly, his T-shirt style is almost as drool-worthy as his formal looks. The celebrity couple executed their task with characteristic poise, but Sabrina grabbed the headlines for another reason. We're talking about the tux that he wore to the 2019 Golden Globes although we are jealous of Sabrina. [Luther]'s an old-school detective. [52] He announced the release of his first single "Please Be True. Tonight, the 29-year-old will star in ITV 1s Beowulf as Rate, - King [and] a warrior at heart. In an interview he said "I'm nearly 6ft 3in" and also described himself as a "ballsy 6ft 2in black guy". David Ajala is known for his roles in HE'S FROM the same neck of the woods as Hollywood star Idris Elba so it's no surprise David Ajala has begun clocking up as many film credits. [22] The series premiered on 23 March 2008, Easter Sunday, on BBC One, receiving a high 6.3million viewers and 27% of the audience share. [5], In April 2018, it was announced that Elba was cast as Charlie in the Netflix comedy series, Turn Up Charlie. Sun media critic David Zurawik emailed "Wire" creator David Simon seeking an assessment from him of Idris Elba for a feature story on Elba. Q-Tip, Idris Elba & Little Simz) Single by James BKS", "Lime Cordiale & Idris Elba dish out tasty second single "What's Not To Like", "Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba have also shared "Holy Moley", the exciting latest single from their new mini album", "Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba share new video for "Unnecessary Things" redux", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Idris_Elba&oldid=1140064007. Jump to. 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! They haven't delivered it yet.". Nominated. [64] Elba also appears in the "Boasty" music video, delivering his verse in a mansion that includes a film set. 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. In 2014, Elba starred in the thriller No Good Deed, directed by Sam Miller and co-starring Empire's Taraji Henson. Ready to move onto another story? Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. Even with people looking at you, when you're playing a character, you're so hidden. David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6 . What do you think? 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. Idris Elba) Single by Wrenne", "New Breed (feat. Based on the comic series by Matt Kindt and Wilfredo Torres, the story of Bang! David Ajala most recently recurred on the CW's "Supergirl" as iconic DC character Manchester Black, and starred in Syfy's TV adaptation of George R.R. In September 2009, he signed a deal to star as the lead role on the six-part BBC television series Luther, which aired in May 2010. (LogOut/ [76], Elba hosted The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017 at the London Palladium on 23 October 2017. Facebook. "[72], In October 2014, Elba presented the series Journey Dot Africa with Idris Elba on BBC Radio 2, exploring all types of African music. Because he's also a caring son, Idris took his mom along when he was invited to an event at Buckingham Palace. Listen to It's Ours by ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. He earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture as well as a BAFTA Award nomination for Supporting Actor in the Film category. Runtime: 2 hrs 45 mins
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. In March 2020, Elba was among the first public figures to announce that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. 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). NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special. He later starred in the films Daddy's Little Girls (2007), Prom Night (2008), RocknRolla (2008), The Unborn (2009) and Obsessed (2009). Idris Elba, Lil Tjay, Davido, Koffee & Moelogo: Vroom. ", "Mumford & Sons Only 'Think' They Understand 'Lover Of The Light' Video", "K. Michelle To Star In Idris Elba Directed Musical", "Idris Elba Presents Mi Mandela: album stream", "Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela, album review: A marvellous alliance of ancient and modern styles", "Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno and comedian Noel Fielding tease 'Wu-Tang Clan' live shows", "Idris Elba Raps About His 'Wire' Character in Skepta's 'Shutdown' Remix", "Idris Elba Launches New Record Label 7Wallace Music, Announces French Artist James BKS as First Signing", "Sean Paul, Idris Elba, Stefflon Don, and 'Wiley' link-up in their 'Boasty' video", "Wiley Releases Music Video for "Boasty" Featuring Idris Elba, Sean Paul & Stefflon Don", "Idris Elba Makes His Debut On Deadmau5's Label With Stunning New Collab [LISTEN]", "Meet Emanuel, the Idris Elba-Approved Singer Who Can Heal Us All", "Lime Cordiale announce joint mini-album with Idris Elba", "Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba release mini album 'Cordi Elba', "Do you, do-do, do you miss me? [107], Elba was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to drama. [75], In January 2016, Elba addressed the UK parliament in regards to the concern of the lack of diversity on screen. Out Now on UPPERGROUND. BET Award for Best Actor. He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (20182019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Sta Marvel Movie Universe Presents:
Throughout the series, you will definitely see this guy become more and more involved. [60] Elba also rapped in a remix of Skepta's "Shutdown" which was uploaded on 1 June 2015 to SoundCloud. In the summer of 2013, Elba was seen as Stacker Pentecost in Guillermo del Toro's robotics-and-monsters flick Pacific Rim. During the show he took a selfie of "the best team in the world" which included Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar. [22] Idris Elba Will Star in Guillermo del Toro's "Pacific Rim" (Black Superhero Next? 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. Comes as charity launched by Prince . [42] In 2014, he starred in No Good Deed as a vengeful psychopathic serial killer. His record label, 7Wallace Music, is named after a London residence, with a nod to Christopher Wallace, aka Biggie Smalls. [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 Other films on Elba's roster from this period include This Christmas (2007) and RocknRolla (2008). Elba appeared on the 2007 BET special Black Men: The Truth. [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. [on his childhood]. At the time of its premiere Tree was billed as "created by Idris Elba and Kwame Kwei-Armah". He said, 'Change is coming but it's taking its sweet time', He spoke about the lack of diversity regarding race, gender, and sexuality. In the States I'd done 'The Wire,' stereotyping me as a gangster. I was on my way over to set to tell you.". He was purrrrrfect for the role. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! After seeing an advertisement for a play in it; he auditioned and subsequently met his first agent while performing in the role. [73] Elba was featured in various television commercials for Sky box-sets in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019. Idris Elba - It's Ours (Music Video Short Version) David Guetta 25M subscribers Subscribe 11K 243K views 3 months ago Subscribe to be notified for new videos . Do you love movies? An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. When you're feeling sad, think about that time Idris and The Mountain Between Us director Hanny Abu-Assad played with a puppy. Idris Elba Stopped Calling Himself a 'Black Actor' After 'It Put Me in a Box': 'I Don't Want to Be the First Black. [78] However, authorship of the piece was disputed. Mr Hudson also produced his album Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela, which was released in November 2014. [on the differences between him and his character Stringer Bell from, The Finatix feat. (LogOut/ 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Sting Ray. [40] He joined the cast of the film Pacific Rim (2013) in the role of Stacker Pentecost. ', "Sarkodie Party and Bullshit ft Donae'O & Idris Elba", "Fraser T Smith announces debut album ft Stormzy, Dave, Bastille & more, signs to Platoon/70hz", "Sir Paul McCartney teams up with Idris Elba & Damon Albarn for McCartney III Imagined", "Wiley/Stefflon Don/Sean Paul full Official Charts history", "Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Similar actors include Ready to move onto another story? In 2005, he portrayed Captain Augustin Muganza in Sometimes in April, an HBO film about the Rwandan genocide. He recorded a short video with the charity in 2010, which showed him meeting youth worker Dante Lauder . David Ajala was born on 21 May 1986, in Hackney, London. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, filmed in Botswana. 6m Followers, 645 Following, 200 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Idris Elba (@idriselba) He also happens to be a talented DJ, and even took over the music at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding reception. Nominated. [34] Elba appeared in the thriller Takers (2010). The following year he played a military commandant on the acclaimed drama Beasts of No Nation and continued his starring role on Luther, earning Golden Globe nominations for both. Thanks to ~capping for the inspiration here, and ~tessisamess for the awesome layout. After a supporting turn on a 2001 episode of Law & Order, Elba landed a starring role on the 2002 HBO drama series The Wire. 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. 1 in the United Kingdom in February 2010, for which he has won many prizes including a Billboard Music Awards nomination. "One of the other guys showed me his.". [71] Elba also collaborated with Paul McCartney on a remix of McCartney's song "Long Tailed Winter Bird. 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). The Avengers has 15 roles, including One of his other prominent roles was that of Rufus Buck in the Western film The Harder They Fall (2021). [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. He broke a land speed record, drove a dragster, and piloted an airplane in his miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits (2015). He credits The Stage with giving him his first big break. Chris Mercer September 17, 2021. ', 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. As per his citizenship, Ajala is British and belongs to the mixed ethnicity. ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba It's Ours. Christianity; (I am sure other religions as well) teaches you to do good things. It's always a highlight to hear unreleased music in a DJ set. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. 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. "So, I'm out of work.". And it gave us Idris in a floral jacket something we didn't know we needed. [11] He returned to England occasionally for a television role, such as a part in one of the Inspector Lynley Mysteries. [51], In July 2009, Elba was the DJ for BET's current series Rising Icons. myCast is the place for you! Take 30 seconds to create a completely free profile, which will allow you to: David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! [11], Elba briefly attended Barking and Dagenham College,[17] leaving school in 1988 and winning a place in the National Youth Music Theatre after a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. As drug kingpin Stringer Bell, Idris Elba 's star rose swiftly. I was the tall, silent, quiet type. British actor David Harewood has expressed his frustration with being mistaken for fellow British actor Idris Elba. See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role. Notes, Elba has been married three times: first to Hanne "Kim" Nrgaard (from 1999 to 2003) and then to Sonya Nicole Hamlin (for four months in 2006). The actor earned Oscar buzz and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance as the famed South African activist. [32] He starred in Dark Castle's adaptation of DC/Vertigo's The Losers, under the direction of Sylvain White, in the role of Roque, the second-in-command of a black-ops team out for revenge against a government that did them wrong. Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, hosted the star-studded GQ Men of the Year Awards. He welcomes the challenges because as far as hes concerned, iron sharpens iron. Hannah Ajala - Broadcaster. In January 2014, he confirmed that he would be starring in a film adaptation of Luther. He was previously married to makeup artist Hanne "Kim" Nrgaard, with whom he shares a daughter Isan, and real estate lawyer Sonya Nicole Hamlin. His father was from Sierra Leone and his mother was from Ghana. Here are a few more to browse. In October 2020, he joined the regular cast of season three of Star Trek: Discovery.read more See All PhotosEdit Profile Category: edit Actor/Actress Idris Elba and wife Sabrina look smitten as they enjoy a romantic dip during Valentine's Day getaway | Daily Mail Online Published: 03:50 EST, 16 February 2022 | Updated: 04:13 EST, 16 February. Photos by PR Photos. 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