Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Age: 54
Born: September 6, 1972
Birthplace: Hackney, London, England, UK

Idris Elba (born September 6, 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Family Affairs. Since then he has worked in a variety of TV and movie projects including Ultraviolet, The Wire, No Good Deed and Zootopia.

Idris Elba Grid Fact

1 Idris Elba is no stranger to major fictional universes, with 10 appearances across Marvel, DC and video game adaptations.
2 Idris Elba has crossed the great comic book divide, appearing in both Marvel and DC productions.
3 Although Idris Elba has worked with both publishers, Marvel currently leads by 7 movies to 1.
4 Idris Elba has done it all: Marvel, DC and video game adaptations all appear in their filmography.
Marvel 7
DC 1
Fast & Furious 1
Video game 2

Marvel movies Grid with Idris Elba

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1 Idris Elba has become a familiar face in Marvel, appearing in 7 movies.

DC movies Grid with Idris Elba

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1 Idris Elba has made one appearance in the DC universe.

Fast & Furious movies Grid with Idris Elba

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Video game movies Grid with Idris Elba

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1 Idris Elba has appeared in 2 video game adaptations.

Frequently asked questions about Idris Elba

Has Idris Elba appeared in a Marvel MCU movie?

Yes. Idris Elba has appeared in 7 Marvel movies.

Has Idris Elba appeared in a DC movie?

Yes. Idris Elba has appeared in 1 DC movie.

Has Idris Elba appeared in both Marvel and DC?

Yes. Idris Elba has appeared in both universes, with 7 Marvel movies and 1 DC movie.

Did Idris Elba appear in Marvel or DC first?

Idris Elba appeared in Marvel first, making their debut in Thor (2011). Their first DC movie was The Suicide Squad (2021).

Has Idris Elba appeared in a video game adaptation?

Yes. Idris Elba has appeared in 2 video game adaptations.

Has Idris Elba fought against the Empire or joined the Star Wars galaxy?

No. We have not found Idris Elba among the rebels, the Empire or any other corner of the Star Wars galaxy.

Has Idris Elba entered the wizarding world of Harry Potter?

No. Idris Elba has not yet received a role in the Harry Potter wizarding world, according to our records.

Has Idris Elba joined James Bond, faced 007 or played Bond?

No. We have not found Idris Elba working with 007, fighting James Bond or taking on the role of the famous British spy.

Has Idris Elba raced with the Fast & Furious family?

Yes. Idris Elba has joined the Fast & Furious franchise in 1 movie. Their first ride with the franchise was in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019).

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