Idris elba: Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (/ ˈɪdrɪs

Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (/ ˈɪdrɪs / IH-driss; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor and rapper. He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. [3] . Idris Elba is a true star on both the big and small screens, but a recent streaming hit has showcased him as a steady force in the action genre. There are no bad Idris Elba movies, but there are some that stand out above the others. Idris Elba . Actor: Beasts of No Nation. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba is an English actor who was born and raised in London, England. His father, Winston, is from Sierra Leone and worked at Ford Dagenham; his mother, Eve, is from Ghana and had a clerical duty.