Television & Film Career In Photos – Deadline

Television & Film Career In Photos – Deadline

Idris Elba started his career on British television with small bit roles before his breakout role as Stringer Bell in the critically acclaimed HBO television series The Wire.

This led to numerous roles in feature films including 28 Weeks Later; Guy Richies RocknRolla, Beasts of No Nation, and Pacific Rim, including his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and as Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Thor series.

Elba has also received numerous accolades for his role as DCI John Luther in the series Luther, including four Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two NAACP Image Awards.

Scroll through the gallery for stills from Idris Elbas Film and Television career.

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