How old is Idris Elba?

Idris Elba is 53 years old as of today, born on September 6, 1972 in London Borough of Hackney. That is approximately 19,714 days of life.

When was Idris Elba born?

Idris Elba was born on September 6, 1972 in London Borough of Hackney.

What is Idris Elba's net worth?

Idris Elba's verified net worth is estimated to be $150 million.

How many days has Idris Elba lived?

Idris Elba has lived approximately 19,714 days as of today. Dayze indexes this as day_number for timeline milestones and agent knowledge packs.

Who shares a birthday with Idris Elba?

Notable people born on September 6 (same month and day) are listed at https://dayze.com/born-on/09-06. Agents can also call the Dayze MCP tool notable_pack for birthday_peers on slug idris-elba.

What does Idris Elba do?

Idris Elba is known as a Actor.

Idris Elba

British actor

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Occupation

Actor

Born in

London Borough of Hackney

Born

September 6, 1972

Zodiac

Virgo

19,714

days alive

years old

$150 million

net worth

#514 of 2,697

Born

September 6, 1972 in 🇬🇧London Borough of Hackney

Zodiac

♍︎Virgo·rat 🐀

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Sir Idrissa Akuna Elba is an English actor, DJ, and rapper. He has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. His films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. In 2025, Elba was named as the UK's ninth-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist.

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2023

Day 18,433

Age 50

Starred in 'Luther: The Fallen Sun'

Confidence

96%

Feb 24, 2023

Luther: The Fallen Sun2023Film★ 6.4

Reprised role as John Luther in Netflix film.

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2022

Day 18,111

Age 49

Starred in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2'

Confidence

96%

Apr 8, 2022

Sonic the Hedgehog 22022Film

Voiced Knuckles the Echidna.

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2019

Day 17,033

Age 46

Married Sabrina Dhowre

Confidence

96%

Apr 26, 2019

Married in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Day 17,008

Age 46

DJ-ed at Coachella

Confidence

96%

Apr 1, 2019

Performed a DJ set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

2018

Day 16,861

Age 46

Named People's Sexiest Man Alive

Confidence

96%

Nov 5, 2018

Recognized by People magazine.

Day 16,795

Age 45

Starred in 'Yardie'

Confidence

96%

Aug 31, 2018

Yardie2018Film★ 5.8

Directed and starred in the film 'Yardie'.

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2017

Day 16,494

Age 45

Starred in 'Thor: Ragnarok'

Confidence

96%

Nov 3, 2017

Thor: Ragnarok2017Film★ 7.9

Reprised role as Heimdall.

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2016

Day 16,025

Age 43

Starred in 'Star Trek Beyond'

Confidence

96%

Jul 22, 2016

Star Trek Beyond2016Film★ 7.0

Played the villain Krall.

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Day 15,822

Age 43

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

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96%

Jan 1, 2016

Awarded for services to drama.

2012

Day 14,520

Age 39

Starred in 'Prometheus'

Confidence

96%

Jun 8, 2012

Prometheus2012Film★ 7.0

Played Captain Janek.

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Day 14,375

Age 39

Won Golden Globe for 'Luther'

Confidence

96%

Jan 15, 2012

Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film.

2011

Day 14,121

Age 38

Starred in 'Thor'

Confidence

96%

May 6, 2011

Thor2011Film★ 7.0

Played Heimdall.

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2010

Day 13,754

Age 37

Starred in 'Luther' series 1

Confidence

96%

May 4, 2010

Luther2010TV★ 8.4

Played DCI John Luther.

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2002

Day 10,709

Age 29

Starred in 'The Wire'

Confidence

96%

Jan 1, 2002

The Wire2002Film★ 9.3

Breakthrough role as Stringer Bell.

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Day 10,709

Age 29

Birth of daughter Isan Elba

Confidence

96%

Jan 1, 2002

Daughter with Hanne 'Kim' Nørgaard.

1999

Day 9,613

Age 26

First marriage to Hanne 'Kim' Nørgaard

Confidence

96%

Jan 1, 1999

Married Hanne 'Kim' Nørgaard.

1990

Day 6,326

Age 17

Started DJing under the name DJ Big Driis

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96%

Jan 1, 1990

Began working as a DJ in nightclubs.

1988

Day 5,595

Age 15

Left school to join National Music Youth Theatre

Confidence

96%

Jan 1, 1988

Pursued acting career.

1986

Day 4,865

Age 13

Received Prince's Trust grant

Confidence

96%

Jan 1, 1986

Helped start his acting career.

1972

Day 0

Age 0

Born in Hackney, London

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96%

Sep 6, 1972

Born Idrissa Akuna Elba.

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