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    Idris Elba 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", Nelson Mandela in the biographical film "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", and Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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    Idris Elba last edited by The_Kidd on 08/02/21 11:57PM View full history

    Biography

    Idris Elba, also Idrissa Akuna Elba before shortening it, was born in England on the 6th of September in 1972. He would go on to be a television, stage and movie actor.

    Acting Profile

    Working out of both England and America Elba's acting roles include a variety of small roles from both countries, starting out acting in shows such as Bramwell and Dangerfield before pursing acting roles in the US. Eventually Elba would land a starring role in The Wire, before going on to appear in such movies as

    Comic Related Movie Roles

    Roque

    Elba played Cpt. William Roque in the Losers (2010) movie.

    Heimdall

    Elba portrayed Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His casting was met with minor controversy, with many questioning the decision to have a black man play a Nordic god. Such criticism was largely dismissed by Elba as being ridiculous, with similar sentiment echoed by his co-stars, such as Jaimie Alexander. In what many criticized as an attempt to force more diversity into the film most likely just being a result of Kenneth Branagh's habit of color blind casting.

    Moreau

    Elba played Moreau in the 2012 film Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.

    Bloodsport

    Elba played Bloodsport in the 2021 The Suicide Squad sequel.

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