[21] He appeared as Charlie Gotso on The No. Loss He was previously married to makeup artist Hanne "Kim" Nrgaard, with whom he shares a daughter Isan, and real estate lawyer Sonya Nicole Hamlin. Some may remember Ajalafrom the BBC3 2008 series Trexx & Flipside. 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. He later starred in the films Daddy's Little Girls (2007), Prom Night (2008), RocknRolla (2008), The Unborn (2009) and Obsessed (2009). Idris Elba has thanked the Prince's Trust for helping him start his career aged 18. Photos by PR Photos. He said, 'Change is coming but it's taking its sweet time', He spoke about the lack of diversity regarding race, gender, and sexuality. 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. In 2014, Elba starred in the thriller No Good Deed, directed by Sam Miller and co-starring Empire's Taraji Henson. It's always a highlight to hear unreleased music in a DJ set. [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. PEOPLE's 2018 Sexiest Man Alive's birthday! Subscribe to be notified for new videos https://davidguetta.lnk.to/YouTube Its Ours a collaboration between Artbat, Idris Elba and me.No matter what community youre coming from. Anderson .Paak, Idris Elba Dance Off (song)", "Australian Singles: Major Lazer Registers a No 1 Hit with Bieber and M", "Come Alive (feat. Similar actors include Idris Elba, Trevante Rhodes, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. . 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. Ready to move onto another story? [73] Elba was featured in various television commercials for Sky box-sets in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019. "'Dris, I'm sorry. Note David Ajala has 2 children named Elijah and Toby. 6m Followers, 645 Following, 200 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Idris Elba (@idriselba) [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. has been suggested by fans for 131 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. Friday, October 14, 2022 - 14:12. Idris Elba - It's Ours by UPPERGROUND Limited Time Offer: Get 50% off the first year of our best annual plan for artists with unlimited uploads, releases, and insights. He gained a place in the National Youth Music Theatre - thanks to a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. The Wire creator David Simon has claimed that Idris Elba "was not happy" when he learned he was being written out of the series. Elba's not afraid to stand out. (LogOut/ [99] He voiced support for a vote to remain in the European Union for the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, Raquel Welchs Mixed Feelings about Her Fur Bikini, Andrea Riseboroughs Oscar Controversy, Explained, 10 Milestones on Viola Davis Road to EGOT Glory. Although the Met Gala also gave us Idris in front of a wall of roses, too. In 1988 after graduating from school, Elba won a place in the National Youth Music Theatre after receiving a 1,500 Prince Trust grant. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. [57] In May, Elba featured on Mr Hudson's single "Step Into the Shadows". Join thousands of other users in fan casting your favorite stories. He landed a number of British television roles and worked with his father in a car factory before eventually making his way to America. ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba It's Ours - Short Mix. [5] He appeared on Showtime's The Big C in 2010. And they also made us blush at a 2017 Christmas party. David Ajala has been suggested to play 131 roles. ", "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? Hannah Ajala - Broadcaster. Thanks to ~capping for the inspiration here, and ~tessisamess for the awesome layout. Idris Elba and David Farber set to open The Porte Noire Bar and Shop September 26, 2021 Actor, producer and DJ, Idris Elba, and founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber, have announced the launch of their first bar and shop from the wine and Champagne brand Porte Noire. Elba appeared on the 2007 BET special Black Men: The Truth. Weight. [92] They became engaged on 10 February 2018, during a screening of his film Yardie at an East London cinema. 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. [5], In April 2018, it was announced that Elba was cast as Charlie in the Netflix comedy series, Turn Up Charlie. 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). 85 kg. The Avengers has 15 roles, including [98], The Prince's Trust, a UK youth charity founded by Prince Charles in 1976, which Elba credits with helping begin his career, appointed him as their anti-crime ambassador in April 2009. [33] Filming took place in Puerto Rico and the movie was released in April 2010. [106] In October 2014, he was presented with a MOBO Inspiration Award. He will reprise the role in a self-titled solo series for Paramount+ in 2023. Idris Elba. [38] As part of his preparation for the role, Elba spent a night locked in a cell alone on Robben Island, where Mandela had been imprisoned. Do you love movies? Idris in a tux might be the best thing the Met Gala ever gave us. L-R: David Dastmalchian, Margot Robbie and Idris Elba | Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Comics Dastmalchian spoke with Showbiz Cheat Sheet by Zoom on July 18 about his role in The Suicide Squad . Jimmy is another Arrow actor having appeared on the show as Baron Reiter. In November 2015, Elba opened for Madonna during her Rebel Heart Tour in Berlin, Germany. Eye Color. As per his bio, his zodiac sign is Taurus. myCast is the place for you! [44] In 2021, Elba portrayed mercenary Robert "Milton" DuBois / Bloodsport in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. British actor David Harewood has expressed his frustration with being mistaken for fellow British actor Idris Elba. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Vote Yes Vote No James Bond (007) film Or is it just Elba in an oversized jacket? 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. David Ajala is known for his roles in His eyes might actually have hypnotic powers. The 2017 docu-series Idris Elba: Fighter chronicled his journey to taking on a professional fighter in the ring. The actor is dad to son Winston and daughter Isan. It's Idris Elba, a.k.a. Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (/drs/; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor. BET Award for Best Actor. It just so happens that I was born into a Christian household. May 21, 1986. One of his other prominent roles was that of Rufus Buck in the Western film The Harder They Fall (2021). Jeff Spicer / Getty Images While Idris was working on the 2007 flick, he had to film a scene where he was shot in the head by Denzel . centers around a terrorist cult that brainwashes its readers with a series of novels, kickstarting an apocalypse. In March 2020, Elba was among the first public figures to announce that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. These two really make that whole "don't get jealous of other people's relationships" thing a challenge. "[72], In October 2014, Elba presented the series Journey Dot Africa with Idris Elba on BBC Radio 2, exploring all types of African music. 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. [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. The statuesque Elba transitioned to a big-screen career as well, landing film roles in a variety of genres. Sabrina and Anne-Marie showed up wearing similar black leopard print ensemble dresses with side slits. Elba also continued his TV work over the years with series like The Office, The Big C and The No. Comes as charity launched by Prince . In January 2014, he confirmed that he would be starring in a film adaptation of Luther. Elba also fathered a son, Winston, with former girlfriend Naiyana Garth. Assemble your dream cast! 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Idris attended school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting, before he dropped out. Facebook icon Twitter icon. I put it on Twitter, and it got about 3,000 hits that day. 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 Along with his prominent roles in Pacific Rim, Beasts of No Nation and The Dark Tower, Elba has enjoyed a successful music career as a DJ, rapper and producer. He has been suggested by fans for 115 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. Today was a special day for both Idris Elba and David Oyelowo.. Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, During the show he took a selfie of "the best team in the world" which included Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar. 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. ", Writers claim being excluded after creating Idris Elba's play, Tree. 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. (LogOut/ [on the differences between him and his character Stringer Bell from, The Finatix feat. 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. 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. The British actor, who played business-savvy Stringer Bell in the. He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (20182019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Star Trek: Discovery (2020present). [110] In the 2020 and 2021 editions of the Powerlist, he was listed in the top 100 most influential people in the UK of African/African-Caribbean descent. On June 12, 2021, he made his world . )", "Mandela actor Idris Elba confirms Luther film", "Idris Elba to join Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift in Cats movie adaptation", "The Suicide Squad Reveals New Look at Idris Elba's Badass and Brutal Bloodsport", Sonic Movie 2: Idris Elba Cast as Knuckles, "Ties to 'Wire' cut but new work calls", "Keri Hilson, The Dream and Idris Elba party with BET", "Man of many talents Actor Idris Elba returns to his first love, music, with the release of his new single", "ESSENCE August Issue: Sexy Talk With Idris Elba", "High Class Problems Available Today!!! 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. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best. [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. ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. Here are a few more to browse. Idris Elba Will Star in Guillermo del Toro's "Pacific Rim" (Black Superhero Next? He broke a land speed record, drove a dragster, and piloted an airplane in his miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits (2015). "I'm a blagger, I'm a hustler. Marvel Universe The Wire DC Extended Universe Star Trek Films. 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. What he means to people, and how people perceive him I have no control over that whatsoever.. 2/25 Today in History. He played Heimdall in Kenneth Branagh's film Thor (2011) (based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name).[35]. 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? 0 comments on David Ajala as T'Challa/Black Panther in The Avengers. Gemini. [68] Elba was credited as creative director of the video, and is being credited as an executive producer of Emanuel's forthcoming full-length debut album. 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. [75], In January 2016, Elba addressed the UK parliament in regards to the concern of the lack of diversity on screen. He gave Winston a (simulated) driving lesson at a Formula E event in Paris, and the pictures are almost too cute to handle. Even with people looking at you, when you're playing a character, you're so hidden. [51], In July 2009, Elba was the DJ for BET's current series Rising Icons. [100][101], On 16 March 2020, Elba said he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19 amidst the pandemic. [60] Elba also rapped in a remix of Skepta's "Shutdown" which was uploaded on 1 June 2015 to SoundCloud. 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). Neil Cross has got a real love affair with old school characters, flawed characters. Honestly, his T-shirt style is almost as drool-worthy as his formal looks. [62] Elba performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2019. "Deadpool 2" director David . David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. 2019: "Even If I Die (Hobbs & Shaw)" on the, 2021: "Long Tailed Winter Bird (Idris Elba Remix)" by, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 06:59. We'd listen to him talk to us in that gorgeous British accent all day. Here are a few more to browse. He voiced Chief Bogo in Zootopia (2016), Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), and Fluke in Finding Dory (2016).Idris Elba was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2016 New Years Honours for his services to drama. An only child of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian descent, Elba eventually attended the National Youth Music Theatre's training programs. Idris Elba has been working with The Prince's Trust for decades Credit: The Prince's Trust. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Sting Ray. Elba has also voiced characters in Zootopia, The Jungle Book, Finding Dory (all 2016), and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). Oh, right, his smile is also an incredible force. In 2018 Ajala was cast in season 4 of Supergirl, portraying Manchester Black. [37] In February 2012, Elba confirmed that he would portray Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, which is based on his autobiography. David Guetta, Idris Elba and Artbat have teamed up for a collaborative single called 'It's Ours'. [22] Because he's also a caring son, Idris took his mom along when he was invited to an event at Buckingham Palace. I'm from Hackney, whatever that may mean for some people," he told The British Blacklist on his east London roots. Draw/No contest [78] However, authorship of the piece was disputed. [34] Elba appeared in the thriller Takers (2010). 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. These actors are frequently suggested for roles along with David Ajala. Sean 'Mac' McAlister, a character from 2017 video game Need for Speed Payback, is voiced by him. In the following year he co-directed and performed in the Mumford & Sons music video for "Lover of the Light".[56]. In 2014, he produced K. Michelle's "The Rebellious Soul Musical" which debuted on VH1 on 19 August 2014. 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 . ', 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. (LogOut/ Jupiter Ascending, The main feature of this week's episode of The Ready Room hosted by Wil Wheaton is an interview with David Ajala, talking about the season premiere and his character of Cleveland "Book" Booker,. In July 2009, Elba was the DJ for BET 's current series Rising Icons he appeared Charlie. 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