Idris Elba’s Net Worth
$40 Million
Idrissa Akuna Elba, better known as Idris Elba, is a British actor, producer, and musician. As of 2023, Idris Elba has a net worth of $40 million. He is famous for playing Monty in the drama film, “Daddy’s Little Girls” (2007), and General Stone in the horror film, “28 Weeks Later” (2007). He is nominated for numerous awards including Essence’s Sexiest Man of the Year.
Idris Elba is one of the highest-grossing actors in the entertainment world, as his films grossed nearly $10 billion in 2019. He is frequently mentioned by many journals on their lists of the most beautiful people in the world and he is in the list of the 100 most influential people in the world by Times.
Idris Elba Biography
British actor Idris Elba was born on September 6, 1972, and is 50 years old as of February 2023. He was born and raised in a wealthy family in London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom. He has English citizenship and doesn’t follow any religion.
Idris Elba completed his early education at the Local High School in England. Then, he went to Barking & Dagenham College, England, where he got his graduation.
Idris was interested in acting since childhood and also had a passion for music. Ultimately, he started his own DJ business. He attended the National Youth Music Theatre before auditioning for acting roles in his 20s.
| Celebrated Name | Idris Elba |
| Full Name | Idrissa Akuna Elba |
| Net Worth | $40 Million |
| Date of Birth | 6 September 1972 |
| Birth Place | London Borough of Hackney, London, UK |
| Age | 50 Years Old |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | British |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Ethnicity | Sierra Leone and Ghana Descent |
| Active Years | 1994-Present |
| Profession | Actor, Producer and Musician |
| Debut | Film: Belle Maman (1999) TV Series: 2point4 Children (1994) Video Games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2013) Music Video: Fat Joe featuring Armageddon and Tony Sunshine (2002) |
| Famous Role | Russell “Stringer” Bell in TV Series, “The Wire” (2002) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| School/High School | Local High School in England |
| College/University | Barking & Dagenham College, England |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Family
Idris Elba’s parents are Mr. Winston Elba and Mrs. Eve Elba. His father was from Sierra Leone and worked at Ford Dagenham, and his mother was from Ghana and had a clerical duty. Idris Elba is the only child of his parents.
Wife and Children
Idris Elba’s marital status is married. In 2019, he married Sabrina Dhowre Elba, a Somali-Canadian actress.
In 1999, Elba married his first wife, Hanne “Kim” Nørgaard but the marriage ended in divorce in 2003, although the couple had a daughter, Isan Elba. After that, he married Sonya Nicole Hamlin but separated just after four months in 2006. In a relationship with his former girlfriend, Naiyana Garth, Elba had a son, Winston Elba.
| Parents | Father: Winston Elba Mother: Eve Elba |
| Siblings | Brother: – Sister: – |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Sabrina Dhowre Elba (2019-Present) Sonya Nicole Hamlin (2006-2006) Hanne “Kim” Nørgaard (1999-2003) |
| Children | Son: Winston Elba (With Naiyana Garth) Daughter: Isan Elba (With Hanne “Kim” Nørgaard) |
| Ex-Girlfriend | Naiyana Garth |
Physical Appearance
Idris Elba is a man with a strong and attractive personality.
He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 95 kg. He has short curly black hair and mesmerizing hazel eyes.
| Height | 6′ 2″ (1.89 m, 189 cm) |
| Weight | 95 kg ( 211 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Black |
Career
Acting Career: Idris Elba started his acting career in 1994, with his roles in British TV series like “Bramwell”, “Absolutely Fabulous”, “The Bill”, and “Family Affairs”. After appearing in Dangerfield (1995) and Ultraviolet (1998), Elba decided to move to New York City.
In the United States, he established himself with a stage role in a production of Troilus and Cressida. Later, he appeared in a supporting role on the show, “Law & Order”, before landing one of his most famous roles in “The Wire”. He got huge popularity in the US after his role as Russell “Stringer” Bell from 2002 to 2004.
After The Wire, Elba went back to his roots and played a major role in the film, “Sometimes in April”, a film about the Rwandan genocide. Then he made a role in “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency”, filmed in Botswana.
In 2009, he acquired a recurring role in “The Office” in a six-episode arc, and later also appeared in the season finale. The same year, he performed the lead role in a psychological crime drama series, “Luther”.
Besides television, Idris has an extended listing of movie credits to his name. One of his first famous roles was in the romantic comedy film, “Daddy’s Little Girls” (2007). Other roles in movies including “28 Days Later” and “This Christmas” quickly followed that year. In 2008, Idris appeared in Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla and Prom Night.
In 2009, Idris Elba starred in “The Unborn” and the extremely popular hit “Obsessed”. Starring Beyonce, Obsessed grossed $29 million in its commencing weekend alone and grossed above $73 million at the box office.
In 2010, Idris Elba appeared in the comedy-drama, “The Big C”. After that, he played the role of Charlie in the Netflix comedy series, “Turn Up Charlie”, which was cancelled just after a season.
Idris Elba is also known as a military character in action films like “Legacy” in 2010 and “The Losers”. Additionally, Elba has gained further recognition for his role as Heimdall in the “Thor” films and other films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Other significant roles have been regarded in films such as “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance”, “Prometheus”, “Pacific Rim”, “No Good Deed”, “Beasts of No Nation”, “Star Trek Beyond”, “The Dark Tower”, “Molly’s Game”, and “Cats”.
2016 was a leap forward year for Elba in terms of voice acting as he got many big roles. That year, he voiced many characters like Chief Bogo in “Zootopia”, Shere Khan in “The Jungle Book”, and Fluke the sea lion in “Finding Dory”.
Music Career: While acting has become a priority for Idris Elba, he continues to pursue his career in music. Based on his early experiences, Idris Elba has been a DJ at various events including crucial celebrity parties. Idris Elba was also the DJ for the BET Rising Icons series. He released a four-track EP in 2006 and a six-track EP in 2009 which included the single, “Please Be True”. As a producer, Elba has worked with many artists such as Jay-Z, K. Michelle, Mr Hudson, and more. In 2018, he released his record label “7Wallace”.
Being a rapper and musician, Idris Elba has collaborated with many famous artists like Madonna, Jay-Z, Pharoahe Monch, Phyno, Loose Tapestries, Skepta, D’banj, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Wiley, Taylor Swift, and Jay Robinson.
Elba often appears in other artists’ music videos and sometimes directs them. In 2017, he was reported to have “upset” his neighbours after adding a spacious basement studio to his £2.5million Hackney home. At that time, Elba planned to open a studio for 15 hours a day, which allowed him to work with a variety of artists. Neighbours complained that the previous owner was noticeably quieter than Elba.
Idris Elba’s Social Media
Instagram: @idriselba
Facebook: @idriselba
Twitter: @idriselba
YouTube: @idriselba
FAQs
How old is Idris Elba?
He was born on September 6, 1972, and is 50 years old.
How tall is Idris Elba?
He is approximately 1.89m or 6 feet 2 inches tall.
Where is Idris Elba from?
He was born and raised in London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom.