Idris Elba’s Net Worth

Idris Elba’s net worth is currently estimated to be $35 million. His fortune stems from his work as an actor, musician, producer and DJ.

Idris Elba’s Salary

Idris has appeared in several high-profile films and earns an estimated $7 million per year.

Idris Elba’s Bio

Idris Akuna Elba is a musician, producer, and DJ from England. He is best known for his roles in “The Wire” and “Luther.” He is also well-known for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in the film “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.”

Idris Elba’s age

Idris Elba, who was born on September 6, 1972.He is 50years old as of 2023. His birth sign Virgo.

Idris Elba’s Parents

Idris Elba was born in Hackney, London, England, on September 6, 1972. Winston, his father, was from Sierra Leone and worked at the Ford motor factory in Dagenham, and Eve, his mother, was from Ghana. He was his parents’ only child. He grew up in Hackney and then East Ham.

Idris Elba’s Spouse

Elba has been married three times, first to Hanne “Kim” Nørgaard (from 1999 to 2003) and then to Sonya Nicole Hamlin (for four months in 2006).   He has two kids: a son with  Naiyana Garth and a daughter with Norgaard.  Early in 2017, Elba started dating the Somali-Canadian model Sabrina Dhowre.  On February 10, 2018, they got engaged while attending a showing of his movie Yardie in an East London theater.   On April 26th, 2019, they were wed in Marrakech.. He stated that he is not religious, but rather spiritual.

Career

Idris Elba began his career in 1986. He began assisting his uncle in his DJ business. A year later, he formed his own DJ company with the help of some friends. He dropped out of high school in 1988, and his first appearance was in Crimewatch Murder Reconstructions. He also worked at tire fitting shops, advertising agencies, and Ford Dagenham at the time. He also worked in nightclubs, DJing under the alias “Big Driis.” He was nineteen years old at the time.

In 1995, he landed his first major role in the series “Bramwell.” Following that, he appeared in a number of films as a supporting actor, including “The Ruth Rendell Mysteries” and “The Bill.” He also appeared on the TV soap opera “Family Affairs,” then on “Ultra Violet,” and later on “Danger Field.”

He first appeared on “Law and Order” in 2001, and then on “The Wire” the following year. He also appeared in “Sometimes in April,” a film about the Rwandan genocide. He appeared in the popular black American film “Daddy’s Little Girls” in 2007. He also appeared in “Three Weeks Later” and “This Christmas” that year.

He was also seen in “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,” a film that premiered in 2008 and received a 27 percent viewer rating. He also appeared in the films “Prom Night” and “RocknRolla.” The following year, he appeared in “Obsessed” and “The Unborn.” In 2010, he starred in “Luther.” “Legacy” and “Takers” follow.

In 2012, he appeared in “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,” a sequel to the 2007 film “Ghost Rider.” In addition, he played Nelson Mandela in the autobiographical film “Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom.”

Other films in which he appeared include “Prometheus,” “Pacific Rim,” “No Good Deed,” “Beast of No Nation,” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” He also provided voices for several animated films, including “Finding Nemo,” “The Jungle Book,” “Finding Dory,” and “Zootopia.”

Idris Elba also pursued a career in music, and he has served as a DJ on numerous occasions. He’s also released albums such as “King Among Kings.” He has been featured by a number of artists, including Jay-Z.

Achievements & Awards

He was named Essence’s 2013 Sexiest Man of the Year. He has received numerous honors, including BET Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Black Reel Awards, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Independent Spirit Award, and Primetime Emmy Awards.