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Obsessed (2009) -- Here's an extended clip from Obsessed.
Obsessed (2009) -- Interview: Idris Elba "On why Derek doesn't tell his wife about Lisa"
Takers (2010) -- A hard-boiled detective (Dillon) gets in between a group of bank robbers and their plan to make away with a $20 million bounty.
RocknRolla (2008) -- Behind The Scenes: Chris Bridges And Jeremy Piven's gun goes off
"Attack of the Show!" (2005): : -- One of the stars of Guy Ritchie's film 'RocknRolla,' Idris Elba, sits down and gives us the skinny on the movie and what's to come next.

Overview

Date of Birth:
6 September 1972, Hackney, London, England, UK more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Co-produced a track on rapper Jay-Z's latest album 'American Gangster'. more
STARmeter: ?
Up 38% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
6 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(372 articles)
Zoe Saldana Keeps it Serious in The Losers
 (From FilmSchoolRejects. 28 November 2009, 8:07 PM, PST)
Is Idris Elba Playing Jimmy Stewart To Thomas Ikimi's Hitchcock? Fantastic New Poster Art For Legacy Says Yes.
 (From Twitch. 27 November 2009, 9:51 AM, PST)
US TV Schedule:
Tue. Dec. 12:40 AMHBO RocknRolla  more

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Producer, Self
Actor:
  1. "Luther" (2010) TV series (announced) .... John Luther
  2. Thor (2011) (pre-production) .... Heimdall
    ... aka The Mighty Thor (International: English title: copyright title)
  3. The Losers (2010) (post-production) .... Roque
  4. Legacy (2010/I) (post-production) .... Malcolm Gray
  5. Takers (2010) (completed)

  6. "Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #1.7 (2009) TV episode
  7. "The Office" .... Charles Miner (7 episodes, 2009)
    ... aka The Office: US Version (Australia)
        - Company Picnic (2009) TV episode .... Charles Miner
        - Broke (2009) TV episode .... Charles Miner
        - Heavy Competition (2009) TV episode .... Charles Miner
        - Dream Team (2009) TV episode .... Charles Miner
        - Michael Scott Paper Company (2009) TV episode .... Charles Miner
          (2 more)
  8. Obsessed (2009) .... Derek Charles
  9. The Unborn (2009) .... Arthur Wyndham
  10. The Human Contract (2008) .... Larry
  11. RocknRolla (2008) .... Mumbles
  12. Prom Night (2008/I) .... Detective Winn
    ... aka TV Dinner (Philippines: English title: review title)
  13. "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" .... Charlie Gotso (1 episode, 2008)
        - The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) TV episode .... Charlie Gotso
  14. This Christmas (2007) .... Quentin Whitfield
  15. American Gangster (2007) .... Tango
  16. "Queens Supreme" .... Carla (1 episode, 2007)
        - Mad About You (2007) TV episode .... Carla
  17. 28 Weeks Later (2007) .... Stone
    ... aka 28 semanas después (Spain)
  18. The Reaping (2007) .... Ben
  19. Daddy's Little Girls (2007) .... Monty
    ... aka Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (USA: complete title)
  20. All in the Game (2006) (TV) .... Paul
  21. The Gospel (2005) .... Reverend Charles Frank
  22. World of Trouble (2005) (TV)
  23. "Jonny Zero" .... Hodge (1 episode, 2005)
        - To Serve and to Protect (2005) TV episode .... Hodge
  24. Sometimes in April (2005) (TV) .... Augustin
    ... aka Quelques jours en avril (France)
  25. "Girlfriends" (1 episode, 2005)
        - All in a Panic (2005) TV episode
  26. "The Wire" .... Russell 'Stringer' Bell (37 episodes, 2002-2004)
        - Mission Accomplished (2004) TV episode (credit only) .... Russell 'Stringer' Bell
        - Middle Ground (2004) TV episode .... Russell 'Stringer' Bell
        - Reformation (2004) TV episode .... Russell 'Stringer' Bell
        - Slapstick (2004) TV episode .... Russell 'Stringer' Bell
        - Moral Midgetry (2004) TV episode .... Russell 'Stringer' Bell
          (32 more)
  27. "CSI: Miami" .... Angelo Sedaris (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka CSI: Weekends (USA: promotional title)
        - The Best Defense (2003) TV episode .... Angelo Sedaris
  28. "Soul Food" .... Smitty (1 episode, 2003)
        - Sacrifice Fly (2003) TV episode .... Smitty
  29. One Love (2003) .... Aaron
  30. "Hack" .... Mac Boone (1 episode, 2002)
        - My Alibi (2002) TV episode .... Mac Boone
  31. "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries" .... Robert Gabriel (1 episode, 2002)
        - Payment in Blood (2002) TV episode .... Robert Gabriel
  32. "Law & Order" .... Lonnie Liston (1 episode, 2001)
    ... aka Law & Order Prime (USA: informal title)
        - 3 Dawg Night (2001) TV episode .... Lonnie Liston
  33. Buffalo Soldiers (2001) .... Kimborough
    ... aka Army Go Home! (Germany)
    ... aka Buffalo Soldiers - Army Go Home! (Germany: DVD title)
  34. "London's Burning" .... Cpl. Frost / ... (2 episodes, 2001)
        - Episode #13.10 (2001) TV episode .... L/Cpl. Frost
        - Episode #13.9 (2001) TV episode .... L/Cpl. Frost
  35. "In Defence" .... PC Paul Fraser (1 episode, 2000)
        - Episode #1.3 (2000) TV episode .... PC Paul Fraser
  36. Sorted (2000) .... Jam

  37. "Dangerfield" .... Matt Gregory (12 episodes, 1999)
        - Tying the Knot (1999) TV episode .... Matt Gregory
        - Something Personal (1999) TV episode .... Matt Gregory
        - A Day in the Country (1999) TV episode .... Matt Gregory
        - Haunted (1999) TV episode .... Matt Gregory
        - Diminished Responsibility (1999) TV episode .... Matt Gregory
          (7 more)
  38. Belle maman (1999) .... Grégoire
    ... aka Beautiful Mother (USA)
  39. "Ultraviolet" .... Vaughan Rice / ... (6 episodes, 1998)
        - Persona Non Grata (1998) TV episode .... Vaughan Rice
        - Terra Incognita (1998) TV episode .... Vaughn Rice
        - Mea Culpa (1998) TV episode .... Vaughn Rice
        - Sub Judice (1998) TV episode .... Vaughan Rice
        - In Nomine Patris (1998) TV episode .... Vaughan Rice
          (1 more)
  40. "Verdict" .... PC Brian Rawlinson (1 episode, 1998)
        - Neighbours from Hell (1998) TV episode .... PC Brian Rawlinson
  41. "Family Affairs" .... Tim Webster (3 episodes, 1997-1998)
        - Episode #1.150 (1997) TV episode .... Tim Webster
        - Episode #1.147 (1997) TV episode .... Tim Webster
        - Episode #1.65 (1997) TV episode .... Tim Webster
  42. "Silent Witness" .... Charlie (2 episodes, 1997)
        - Blood, Sweat and Tears: Part 2 (1997) TV episode .... Charlie
        - Blood, Sweat and Tears: Part 1 (1997) TV episode .... Charlie
  43. Behind the Mask (1997) .... Ovronramwen
  44. Spiders and Flies (1996) .... Benton
  45. "Ruth Rendell Mysteries" .... Pest Controller / ... (3 episodes, 1996)
        - Simisola: Part Two (1996) TV episode .... Pest Controller
        - Simisola: Part One (1996) TV episode .... Raffy
        - Heartstones (1996) TV episode .... Pest Controller
  46. "Bramwell" .... Charlie Carter (1 episode, 1995)
        - Episode #1.3 (1995) TV episode (uncredited) .... Charlie Carter
  47. "The Governor" (1995) TV series .... Officer Chiswick (unknown episodes)
  48. "Absolutely Fabulous" .... Hilton (1 episode, 1995)
    ... aka Ab Fab (Australia: short title)
        - Sex (1995) TV episode .... Hilton
  49. "Space Precinct" .... Pizza Delivery Man (1 episode, 1994)
        - Double Duty (1994) TV episode .... Pizza Delivery Man
  50. "2point4 Children" .... Parachute Instructor (1 episode, 1994)
        - Fortuosity (1994) TV episode .... Parachute Instructor
Producer:
  1. Legacy (2010/I) (post-production) (executive producer)
Self:
  1. Inside the Cinema (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  2. BET Awards 2009 (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  3. "Breakfast" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 1 May 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "The Paul O'Grady Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka The New Paul O'Grady Show (UK: new title)
        - Episode dated 29 April 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "Last Call with Carson Daly" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 21 April 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  6. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2007-2009)
        - Episode dated 13 April 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 14 February 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2007-2008)
        - Episode dated 8 October 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 November 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 3 April 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 February 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  8. The BET Honors (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  9. Code Red: The Making of '28 Weeks Later' (2007) (V) (also archive footage) .... Himself / General Stone
  10. 28 Weeks Later: The Infected (2007) (V) .... Himself
  11. Tapping the Wire (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  12. 28 Weeks Later: The Rage Is Back (2007) (V) .... Himself
  13. An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  14. The Black Movie Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  15. Making 'Sometimes in April' (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  16. Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic (2003) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Def Jam Presents... Origins of a Hip Hop Classic (USA: alternative title)
  17. "Rap City" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Kitten of the Month (2003) TV episode .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
Appeared in the music video 'I Wanna Thank Ya' by R&B artist Angie Stone. more
Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 1 Article | 1 Pictorial more
Genres:
Drama | Crime | Mystery | Comedy more
Plot Keywords:
Police | Murder | Blood | African American more

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