Idris Elba

Acteur de nationalité britannique. Il est d’origine ghanéenne.

Idris Elba starred as Stringer Bell on the acclaimed HBO drama series « The Wire. » After starting his career on the London stage, he quickly became a mainstay of British film and television, starring on some of the BBC’s top-rated shows, including « Dangerfield, » « Bramwell » and « Ultraviolet. » He also appeared opposite Catherine Deneuve in the feature film « Belle Maman. » Elba moved to the U.S. to continue his acting career and soon began making guest appearances on such TV series as « Soul Food » and « Law & Order. » On the American stage, he received rave reviews for his portrayal of Achilles in Sir Peter Hall’s off-Broadway production of « Troilus and Cressida. »