Idris Elba’s Career: How He Got Started
Idris Elba is a British actor, producer, and musician who has made a name for himself in Hollywood. He was born on September 6, 1972, in Hackney, London, to Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian parents. Elba’s father worked in a car factory, and his mother was a clerical worker. Despite not coming from a showbiz family, Elba always had an interest in acting from a young age.
Elba started his career in the entertainment industry as a DJ in nightclubs in East London. He later moved on to acting, starting with small roles in British TV shows such as “The Bill” and “Absolutely Fabulous.” In 1999, he landed a lead role in the British crime drama “Ultraviolet,” which helped him gain recognition in the industry.
Elba’s big break came in 2002 when he was cast as the character Stringer Bell in the HBO series “The Wire.” The show was a massive hit, and Elba’s performance was praised by both critics and audiences. He continued to work in TV, appearing in shows such as “Luther,” which earned him a Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
