

Idris Elba
Idris Elba is an English actor, producer, and musician. He appeared in American Gangster, Prometheus, Pacific Rim, Star Trek Beyond, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, The Wire, Luther, which earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film, The Office, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Heimdall, beginning with Thor.
Elba made his directorial debut in Yardie and directed K. Michelle: The Rebellious Soul Musical in 2013. He starred in and produced the Apple TV+ series Hijack and provided the voice in the Apple TV+ film The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
Offscreen, Elba, also a musician, has released albums Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela and Murdah Loves John and appears on popular songs including the singles Jangrova featuring ODUMODUBLVCK and Skepta, The Phantom Files (From Cyberpunk 2077), and Ballie with Kah-Lo.
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- Joe and Jada Angie Martinez IRL - Idris Elba’s Mindset: Discipline, Romance & Balance

Actor and DJ Idris Elba pops in for a quick chat with Angie Martinez to discuss how New Year’s resolutions don’t always have to start in January. He starts in July, so that he has the time to develop healthy habits and “build a new you.” The legendary actor from ‘The Wire’ and ‘Hijack’ breaks down the basic principles of preparation you need to have in order to be disciplined. He says that his goals this year are to be happy, healthy, and to be loved. Angie asks ‘In Real Life’ questions. Idris talks about love, romance, and that he prefers words of affirmation. Finally, Angie answers a fan’s question asking for interview tips.Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://promo.boostmobile.com/webuiltanetwork/ytb/All lines provided by Hard Rock BetVisit Walden https://waldenu.edu to learn more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About
- FROM
- Hackney, London, England
- BORN
- September 6, 1972