Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor, writer, producer, rapper, singer, songwriter and DJ. He is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire, DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther, and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). He has been nominated four times for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film, winning one, and was nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award.
| Full name at birth | Idrissa Akuna Elba
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| Claim to fame | Luther
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| Date of birth | 6 September 1972
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| Place of birth | Hackney, London, England
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| Occupation | Actor, Singer, Rapper, Producer and Director
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| Height | 6' 3" (190 cm)
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| Weight | 210 lbs (95.3 kg)
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| Shoe size | 44
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| Net worth | $25,000,000 USD
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