[55], In 2011, he performed on the intro to Pharoahe Monch's album W.A.R.. Singing's something that I love to do, but it's not something that I pursue as a career. Latest Update 2023, Doctor Stranger in the multiverse of madness, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (2009), Celebrities Face Claims Sorted by Heritage. Jupiter Ascending, In 2014, he produced K. Michelle's "The Rebellious Soul Musical" which debuted on VH1 on 19 August 2014. 0:00. In film, his first part was in Kidulthood, and he also appears in the sequels, Adulthood and Brotherhood; he has also appeared in The Dark Knight and in major roles in Starred Up and the 2016 Seekers. Jimmy is another Arrow actor having appeared on the show as Baron Reiter. His best known roles are as drug baron Russell "Stringer" Bell on the HBO series The Wire (2002), as DCI John Luther on the BBC One series Luther (2010), and as Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Idris Elba has thanked the Prince's Trust for helping him start his career aged 18. [28][29] In 2008, he starred in the horror film Prom Night and the Guy Ritchie London gangster film RocknRolla. Assemble your dream cast! As per his bio, his zodiac sign is Taurus. David Ajala is known for his roles in Fast & Furious 6, Jupiter Ascending, and The Dark Knight. And, in 2008, he became the first black actor to play the role of Jimmy Porter in acclaimed playwright John Osborne's . Although the Met Gala also gave us Idris in front of a wall of roses, too. David Ajala is a British actor, theatre artist, voice actor, and producer who is known for playing television roles like Manchester Black in the superhero series Supergirl, Cleveland "Book" Booker in the action-adventure drama series Star Trek: Discovery . Need to vibe with him on this show very soon :). I suppose in auditions I had to navigate my way through. myCast is the place for you! As drug kingpin Stringer Bell, Idris Elba 's star rose swiftly. Christianity; (I am sure other religions as well) teaches you to do good things. In July 2018, he launched his record label, 7Wallace Music. David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6. Can Lead, a non-profit that promotes girls' education in Africa, Elba fulfilled his followers' dream of receiving a date invitation. [99] He voiced support for a vote to remain in the European Union for the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum. Both. Today, one of the summer's most anticipated IDs is finally getting an official release, "It's Ours," by the collaborative efforts of the immutable Idris Elba, ARTBAT, and David Guetta. David Ajala was born on 21 May 1986, in Hackney, London. Star Trek: Discovery's David Ajala talks that special spark Book shares with Michael, the importance of Star Trek's social commentary, and of course, Grudge the Cat (and her true nature). In 2019, Elba starred as the villain in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, a spin-off of Fast & Furious franchise, and played Macavity in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Cats. Listen to It's Ours by ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. Among his high-profile DJ gigs, Elba handled the music at the May 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and spun a set at Coachella 2019. mr95 made this fan casting suggestion on March 28, 2022. Im from Hackney, whatever that may mean for some people, he told The British Blacklist on his east London roots. [22] Elba appeared in a six-episode story arc later in the 2009 season as well as the season finale. Martin's 1980 novella Nightflyers. Even with people looking at you, when you're playing a character, you're so hidden. Elba played Macavity in the CATS movie! He was previously married to makeup artist Hanne "Kim" Nrgaard, with whom he shares a daughter Isan, and real estate lawyer Sonya Nicole Hamlin. (LogOut/ Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (/drs/; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor. Fan casting? He voiced Chief Bogo in Zootopia (2016), Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), and Fluke in Finding Dory (2016). Idris Elba is in final negotiations to play the main villain in "Hobbs and Shaw," the "Fast and Furious" spinoff starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. [19] He was worked in nightclubs under the DJ nickname "Big Driis" during his adolescence, but began auditioning for television roles in his early twenties. He broke a land speed record, drove a dragster, and piloted an airplane in his miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits (2015). Idris Elba) Single by Wrenne", "New Breed (feat. He's recognizable without you knowing it. Jeff Spicer / Getty Images While Idris was working on the 2007 flick, he had to film a scene where he was shot in the head by Denzel . He gained a place in the National Youth Music Theatre - thanks to a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. Ready to move onto another story? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. [18] In order to support himself between roles in his early career, he worked in odd jobs including tyre-fitting, cold-calling, and night shifts at Ford Dagenham. I think hes a guy who loves to be kept on his toes. Idris Elba - It's Ours UPPERGROUND 4 months ago Techno Buy 67.5K 2,590 134 UPPERGROUND 9,563 39 Report 2014. He said, 'Change is coming but it's taking its sweet time', He spoke about the lack of diversity regarding race, gender, and sexuality. Subscribe to be notified for new videos https://davidguetta.lnk.to/YouTube Its Ours a collaboration between Artbat, Idris Elba and me.No matter what community youre coming from. [106] In October 2014, he was presented with a MOBO Inspiration Award. Idris Elba cut a dapper figure as he cosied up to his glamorous wife Sabrina at his swanky star-studded bar launch on Friday night.. David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6 . [44] In 2021, Elba portrayed mercenary Robert "Milton" DuBois / Bloodsport in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Elba also fathered a son, Winston, with former girlfriend Naiyana Garth. I'm from Hackney, whatever that may mean for some people," he told The British Blacklist on his east London roots. HE'S FROM the same neck of the woods as Hollywood star Idris Elba so it's no surprise David Ajala has begun clocking up as many film credits. [40] He joined the cast of the film Pacific Rim (2013) in the role of Stacker Pentecost. [97] In 2015, as part of his Discovery Channel miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits, he broke the land speed record for the Pendine Sands "Flying Mile" course. [68] Elba was credited as creative director of the video, and is being credited as an executive producer of Emanuel's forthcoming full-length debut album. Idris Elba Will Star in Guillermo del Toro's "Pacific Rim" (Black Superhero Next? The following year, Elba portrayed Roland Deschain/The Gunslinger in The Dark Tower, based on Stephen King's series, and co-starred with Kate Winslet in the survival tale The Mountain Between Us. Just imagine Idris running by you on your way to work. )", "Mandela actor Idris Elba confirms Luther film", "Idris Elba to join Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift in Cats movie adaptation", "The Suicide Squad Reveals New Look at Idris Elba's Badass and Brutal Bloodsport", Sonic Movie 2: Idris Elba Cast as Knuckles, "Ties to 'Wire' cut but new work calls", "Keri Hilson, The Dream and Idris Elba party with BET", "Man of many talents Actor Idris Elba returns to his first love, music, with the release of his new single", "ESSENCE August Issue: Sexy Talk With Idris Elba", "High Class Problems Available Today!!! He was purrrrrfect for the role. [76], Elba hosted The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017 at the London Palladium on 23 October 2017. Along with his prominent roles in Pacific Rim, Beasts of No Nation and The Dark Tower, Elba has enjoyed a successful music career as a DJ, rapper and producer. He gave Winston a (simulated) driving lesson at a Formula E event in Paris, and the pictures are almost too cute to handle. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Sting Ray. [80][78] Allen-Martin and Henley described their creative input as having included research and script-writing, as well as coming up with the play's title, and that after being removed they were threatened with legal action if they went public with the story. [24] At the 69th Golden Globe Awards telecast on 15 January 2012, Elba won the Award for Best Actor in a Series, Mini-Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television for his role on the BBC crime thriller series Luther. There's a weird little thing there, where you just feel most comfortable being someone else, because then they're not really looking at you. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Beowulf is a British epic fantasy drama television series re-imagining of themes and characters from the Old English poem Beowulf, but with new characters and storylines added. The statuesque Elba transitioned to a big-screen career as well, landing film roles in a variety of genres. [71] Elba also collaborated with Paul McCartney on a remix of McCartney's song "Long Tailed Winter Bird. Idris Elba opens up about those Bond rumors, navigating the #MeToo movement and his role model, Donald Glover. [11], Elba briefly attended Barking and Dagenham College,[17] leaving school in 1988 and winning a place in the National Youth Music Theatre after a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. It's Ours - Short Mix. [citation needed], In September 2018, he was one of 50 people named for "making London awesome" and helping to shape London's cultural landscape, as part of Time Out magazine's 50th anniversary. . [23], In January 2009, Variety reported that Elba would portray Charles Miner, a new rival to Dunder Mifflin regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell) for NBC's The Office. He voiced Chief Bogo in Zootopia (2016), Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), and Fluke in Finding Dory (2016).Idris Elba was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2016 New Years Honours for his services to drama. Mr Hudson also produced his album Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela, which was released in November 2014. He recorded a short video with the charity in 2010, which showed him meeting youth worker Dante Lauder . Elba also starred alongside Abraham Attah in the film Beasts of No Nation which premiered in select theatres and on Netflix. As per his citizenship, Ajala is British and belongs to the mixed ethnicity. [38] As part of his preparation for the role, Elba spent a night locked in a cell alone on Robben Island, where Mandela had been imprisoned. 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