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[14] Elba was raised in Hackney and East Ham;[15] he shortened his first name to "Idris" at school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting. I put it on Twitter, and it got about 3,000 hits that day. mr95 made this fan casting suggestion on March 28, 2022. His first named role arrived earlier in 1995, when he was cast as a gigolo on the "Sex" episode of Absolutely Fabulous. Fan casting? Elba was raised in East Ham, a suburb of London. The Avengers [71] Elba also collaborated with Paul McCartney on a remix of McCartney's song "Long Tailed Winter Bird. [73] Elba was featured in various television commercials for Sky box-sets in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. In the following year he co-directed and performed in the Mumford & Sons music video for "Lover of the Light".[56]. Today was a special day for both Idris Elba and David Oyelowo.. In 2018 Ajala was cast in season 4 of Supergirl, portraying Manchester Black. As drug kingpin Stringer Bell, Idris Elba 's star rose swiftly. It just so happens that I was born into a Christian household. 0:00. Listen to It's Ours by ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. Credit: Porte Noire. Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. Note David Ajala has 2 children named Elijah and Toby. 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. [54] He released his EP High Class Problems Vol. [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. [41] He reprised his role as Heimdall in Thor: The Dark World in 2013. ", Writers claim being excluded after creating Idris Elba's play, Tree. Hello this is the capping journal for ~iseethelight aka Dee. Many supporting roles on British television followed, including series such as The Bill and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. [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. (LogOut/ [11], Elba's first acting role was in Crimewatch murder reconstructions and in 1994 he appeared in a BBC children's drama called The Boot Street Band. [4][5], Elba appeared in Ridley Scott's American Gangster (2007), Obsessed (2009) and Prometheus (2012). Both. Because we weren't already overwhelmed with emotion during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, Idris had to show up looking impossibly dapper with then-fiance Sabrina Dhowre. 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. [91] Elba began a relationship with Somali-Canadian model Sabrina Dhowre in early 2017. Did we mention that Elba is a dedicated kickboxer? And it doesn't take a detective to figure out that he always looked amazing while doing it. [34] Elba appeared in the thriller Takers (2010). [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. He also happens to be a talented DJ, and even took over the music at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding reception. . [100][101], On 16 March 2020, Elba said he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19 amidst the pandemic. Hannah Ajala - Broadcaster. Listen to It's Ours by ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. I was the tall, silent, quiet type. Im a blagger, Im a hustler. Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, hosted the star-studded GQ Men of the Year Awards. Is an only child of African immigrants to England. [108][109] In 2017, he won the male title for the "Rear of the Year" award in Britain. From 2002 to 2004, Elba portrayed Russell "Stringer" Bell in the series, perhaps his best-known role in the United States. [50] He DJed at the 2007 NBA All Star parties at The Venetian and Ice House Lounge in Las Vegas. Accessibility Help. 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David Ajala is a British actor, theatre artist, voice actor, and producer who is known for playing television roles like Manchester Black in the superhero series Supergirl, Cleveland Book Booker in the action-adventure drama series Star Trek: Discovery,Sean Campbell in the sports drama seriesDream Team, Burton in the supernatural drama series Falling Water, Flipside in the sitcom Trexx and Flipside, Will Van Renseller in the ABC psychological medical drama series Black Box, Rate in the epic fantasy drama seriesBeowulf: Return to the Shieldlands, and Roy Eris in the horror science fiction seriesNightflyers. Ready to move onto another story? [23], In January 2009, Variety reported that Elba would portray Charles Miner, a new rival to Dunder Mifflin regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell) for NBC's The Office. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. Elba, who frequently projects toughness or villainy on-screen, gets to be fish-out-of-water funny with bouts of melancholy. He will reprise the role in a self-titled solo series for Paramount+ in 2023. David Ajala is of Nigerian Yoruba descent. The 2017 docu-series Idris Elba: Fighter chronicled his journey to taking on a professional fighter in the ring. "[53] In the August 2009 issue of Essence magazine, he announced the name of his six-song EP as Kings Among Kings. He said, 'Change is coming but it's taking its sweet time', He spoke about the lack of diversity regarding race, gender, and sexuality. And they also made us blush at a 2017 Christmas party. Jupiter Ascending, [51], In July 2009, Elba was the DJ for BET's current series Rising Icons. Ready to move onto another story? Based on the comic series by Matt Kindt and Wilfredo Torres, the story of Bang! Idris Elba has been working with The Prince's Trust for decades Credit: The Prince's Trust. There's a weird little thing there, where you just feel most comfortable being someone else, because then they're not really looking at you. Out Now on UPPERGROUND. Listen to it below. [76], Elba hosted The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017 at the London Palladium on 23 October 2017. Head over to Project Literacy to listen to Idris reading a children's book. Nominated. Idris Elba has thanked the Prince's Trust for helping him start his career aged 18. 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 January 2014, he confirmed that he would be starring in a film adaptation of Luther. "'Dris, I'm sorry. [80][78] Allen-Martin and Henley described their creative input as having included research and script-writing, as well as coming up with the play's title, and that after being removed they were threatened with legal action if they went public with the story. Idris Elba Instagram To support W.E. [64] Elba also appears in the "Boasty" music video, delivering his verse in a mansion that includes a film set. He provides voice acting and his likeness to the character. After a supporting turn on a 2001 episode of Law & Order, Elba landed a starring role on the 2002 HBO drama series The Wire. David Ajala was born on 21 May 1986, in Hackney, London. In the States I'd done 'The Wire,' stereotyping me as a gangster. Elba is also featured on the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis album This Unruly Mess I've Made (2016). An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. Nominated. These actors are frequently suggested for roles along with David Ajala. centers around a terrorist cult that brainwashes its readers with a series of novels, kickstarting an apocalypse. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Elba appeared on the 2007 BET special Black Men: The Truth. He welcomes the challenges because as far as hes concerned, iron sharpens iron. Loss The 49-year-old actor, who since he was 19 has also DJed. Feb 9, 2023 7:53am PT. See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role. 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Elba also starred alongside Abraham Attah in the film Beasts of No Nation which premiered in select theatres and on Netflix. 07 September 2021 I dris Elba has joined the stars of The Wire in mourning the death of Michael K Williams at the age of 54. [97] In 2015, as part of his Discovery Channel miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits, he broke the land speed record for the Pendine Sands "Flying Mile" course. 34 of 50 MAMA'S BOY. Join thousands of other users in fan casting your favorite stories. Elba played meticulous druglord Stringer Bell on the hugely . [31], Elba's next film was Legacy (2010),[32] in which he portrayed a black ops soldier who returns to Brooklyn after a failed mission in Eastern Europe, where he has undertaken a journey looking for retribution. In 2001, Elba played Achilles in a stage production of Troilus and Cressida in New York City.[11]. The series began airing in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2016 and will air in the United States from 23 January 2016. March 2 at 3:20 AM. 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. myCast is the place for you! [22] Elba appeared in a six-episode story arc later in the 2009 season as well as the season finale. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! I think hes a guy who loves to be kept on his toes. As per his bio, his zodiac sign is Taurus. [40] He joined the cast of the film Pacific Rim (2013) in the role of Stacker Pentecost. Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala breaks down Booker's Season 4 journey after the premiere left his home world in shambles and introduced audiences to a terrifying new enemy. In 1995, he landed his first significant role on a series called Bramwell, a medical drama set in 1890s England. Actor David Ajala returns to television this week as Cleveland Booker in Season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery and, given his lengthy career, fans may expect to see him remain on TV for years to. Idris attended school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting, before he dropped out. [on the differences between him and his character Stringer Bell from, The Finatix feat. He portrays Manchester Black in Supergirl and Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers. It's Ours - Short Mix. He has been suggested by fans for 115 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. [26] He also created and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy In the Long Run. ", "Mumford & Sons Only 'Think' They Understand 'Lover Of The Light' Video", "K. 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Featured Image by Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0. He gained a place in the National Youth Music Theatre - thanks to a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. In March 2020, Elba was among the first public figures to announce that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. [79] The two writers had worked on the project for four years following an approach from Elba asking them to develop his idea for a musical based on the album, on which Allen-Martin had also collaborated. He settled in Brooklyn, New York, and Jersey City, New Jersey, working as a doorman at the comedy club Carolines and DJing while struggling to make ends meet. [3] An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (20022004), DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (20102019), and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I was on my way over to set to tell you.". In 1901, United States Steel Corp. was incorporated by J.P. Morgan. He [Rate] is a wonderful character, he told the publication. BET Award for Best Actor. David Ajala was suggested to play T'Challa/Black Panther in The Avengers by mr95. [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. Other parts followed, though Elba later lamented that he was continuing to get lots of offers for gangster roles during this time. In 2005, he portrayed Captain Augustin Muganza in Sometimes in April, an HBO film about the Rwandan genocide. Imagine a lazy Saturday on the couch with PEOPLE's 2018 Sexiest Man Alive. Assemble your dream cast! [Luther]'s an old-school detective. [28][29] In 2008, he starred in the horror film Prom Night and the Guy Ritchie London gangster film RocknRolla. [106] In October 2014, he was presented with a MOBO Inspiration Award. I sort of blended into the background quite a bit. Anderson .Paak, Idris Elba Dance Off (song)", "Australian Singles: Major Lazer Registers a No 1 Hit with Bieber and M", "Come Alive (feat. Idris Elba Stopped Calling Himself a 'Black Actor' After 'It Put Me in a Box': 'I Don't Want to Be the First Black. Thor / Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance / Luther. Elba also fathered a son, Winston, with former girlfriend Naiyana Garth. The actor has also enjoyed a successful music career as a DJ, rapper and producer, going by the name Big Driis. Idris in a tux might be the best thing the Met Gala ever gave us. 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. and The Dark Knight. He turned to film with a mix of lead and supporting roles in fare like Daddy's Little Girls, Thor and Prometheus, while earning a Golden Globe Award for the TV series Luther. After seeing an advertisement for a play in it; he auditioned and subsequently met his first agent while performing in the role. The djinn has been romantically entangled with some of his summoners in. [69] On 22 September 2021, Elba announced he would be releasing a collaborative EP with Australian pop rock duo Lime Cordiale titled Cordi Elba,[70] which was released on 14 January 2022. At the time of its premiere Tree was billed as "created by Idris Elba and Kwame Kwei-Armah". The celebrity couple executed their task with characteristic poise, but Sabrina grabbed the headlines for another reason. Italian Studios is a 2021 film coordinated and composed by Adam Leon. And we're not talking about being jealous of his wife, Sabrina. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I will not lose, for even in defeat, there's a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me., View theyoungempirenewss profile on Facebook, View theyoungempire_s profile on Twitter, View theyoungempire_s profile on Instagram. Idris Elba - It's Ours UPPERGROUND 4 months ago Techno Buy 67.5K 2,590 134 UPPERGROUND 9,563 39 Report British actor David Harewood has expressed his frustration with being mistaken for fellow British actor Idris Elba. Actor Idris Elba is to open a wine bar in London's King's Cross area with his business partner, David Farber, founder of Connaught Wine Cellars. [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. Elba played detective John Luther in the British crime drama, Luther. He credits The Stage with giving him his first big break. 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! Idris Elba set to play Nelson Mandela in Biopic", "Idris Elba Describes Chilling Night In Nelson Mandela's Prison (VIDEO)", "Prometheus video teases more from Idris Elba's Captain Janek", "It's Official! PEOPLE's 2018 Sexiest Man Alive's birthday! 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). And, in 2008, he became the first black actor to play the role of Jimmy Porter in acclaimed playwright John Osborne's . [77], He had the idea to develop the music from his album Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela into a show, which eventually resulted in a play called Tree that premiered at the Manchester International Festival in 2019. [74] He has collaborated with the Uk parliament in their efforts to eradicate Ebola from West Africa, working alongside the UK Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening in 2014. In August 2010, Elba signed up to portray the title character in a reboot of James Patterson's Alex Cross film franchise. Elba performed a rap for the second album by Noel Fielding and Sergio Pizzorno's band, the Loose Tapestries. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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 As per his citizenship, Ajala is British and belongs to the mixed ethnicity. 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. Draw/No contest The British actor, who played business-savvy Stringer Bell in the. Similar actors include Idris Elba, Trevante Rhodes, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. I'm from Hackney, whatever that may mean for some people," he told The British Blacklist on his east London roots. 2014. [82], He currently signed a deal with Apple to produce original content through his Green Door Pictures production company. 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. Elba has also voiced characters in Zootopia, The Jungle Book, Finding Dory (all 2016), and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). [6], Apart from acting, Elba performs as a DJ under the moniker DJ Big Driis or Idris and as an R&B singer. I find a way. He worked in nightclubs under the nickname DJ Big Driis at age 19, but began auditioning for television roles in his early-twenties.His first acting roles were on the soap opera Family Affairs (1997), the television serial Ultraviolet (1998), and the medical drama Dangerfield (1995). ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (/drs/; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor. 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 the summer of 2013, Elba was seen as Stacker Pentecost in Guillermo del Toro's robotics-and-monsters flick Pacific Rim. He worked in nightclubs under the nickname DJ Big Driis at age 19, but began auditioning for television roles in his early-twenties. Check out my directory and requests! Marvel Universe The Wire DC Extended Universe Star Trek Films. Bruce Banner/Hulk, On June 12, 2021, he made his world . 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. Harewood, best known for his roles in Homeland, Blood Diamond and The Night . Gemini. Once again, we're living vicariously through Idris's ladylove. 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. has been suggested by fans for 131 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. In 2019, Elba starred as the villain in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, a spin-off of Fast & Furious franchise, and played Macavity in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Cats. [13] His parents were married in Sierra Leone and later moved to London. Actor Idris Elba starred in British productions before making his way to the United States, earning attention for playing a crime boss in The Wire. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. His character, Cleveland Booker, encounters Burnham when she first arrives in the 32nd century and becomes both partner . [39] His performance earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Motion Picture Drama. Trevante Rhodes, Take 30 seconds to create a completely free profile, which will allow you to: David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. His eyes might actually have hypnotic powers. Time. He voiced Chief Bogo in Zootopia (2016), Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), and Fluke in Finding Dory (2016). 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 . Can Lead, a non-profit that promotes girls' education in Africa, Elba fulfilled his followers' dream of receiving a date invitation. ", "Idris Elba's collaboration with Superdry puts the "luxe" in "sports luxe", "Actor Idris Elba addressed British Parliament about the need for diversity on screen: 'Change is coming, but it's taking its sweet time', "The Best selfie: Idris Elba revels as host of Fifa Awards show", "Can Idris Elba turn an album into a play? David Ajala has been suggested to play 131 roles. Idris Elba Will Star in Guillermo del Toro's "Pacific Rim" (Black Superhero Next? Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, "Deadpool 2" director David . Among his high-profile DJ gigs, Elba handled the music at the May 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and spun a set at Coachella 2019. 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. Assemble your dream cast! However someone expects a Christian to be or not be, I cannot have control over that. [3][7] In 2016, he was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World. This site uses cookies to serve you better. David Ajala attendedAnna Scher Theatre, an independent and co-educational performing arts school in Islington, Greater London. Fast & Furious 6, [21] He appeared as Charlie Gotso on The No. By Zack Sharf . David Ajala is a British actor, theatre artist, voice actor, and producer who is known for playing television roles like Manchester Black in the superhero series Supergirl, Cleveland "Book" Booker in the action-adventure drama series Star Trek: Discovery . Watch the visualizer for 'Long Tailed Winter Bird' (@IdrisElba Remix)' on @YouTube here: PaulMcCartney.lnk.to/IdrisElbaVisTP", "Idris Elba's new Sky advert: why can't he wink? Need to vibe with him on this show very soon :). 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