Movies (Acting Roles)
Masters of the Universe
Idris Elba will be 53 in Masters of the Universe as 'Duncan / Man-At-Arms'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 2026
Zootopia 2
Idris Elba will be 53 in Zootopia 2 as 'Chief Bogo (voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2025
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Idris Elba was 52 in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as 'Knuckles (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2024
A Very Sonic Christmas
Idris Elba was 52 in A Very Sonic Christmas as 'Knuckles (voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 2024
Extraction 2
Idris Elba was 50 in Extraction 2 as 'Alcott'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 2023
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Idris Elba was 50 in Luther: The Fallen Sun as 'John Luther'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 2023
Food 2050
Idris Elba was 50 in Food 2050 as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 2022
Beast
Idris Elba was 49 in Beast as 'Dr. Nate Daniels'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 2022
Thor: Love and Thunder
Idris Elba was 49 in Thor: Love and Thunder as 'Heimdall'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 2022
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Idris Elba was 49 in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as 'Knuckles (voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 2022
The Harder They Fall
Idris Elba was 49 in The Harder They Fall as 'Rufus Buck'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2021
Passion Project
Idris Elba was 48 in Passion Project as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 2021
The Suicide Squad
Idris Elba was 48 in The Suicide Squad as 'Bloodsport'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2021
Concrete Cowboy
Idris Elba was 48 in Concrete Cowboy as 'Harp'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2020
Cats
Idris Elba was 47 in Cats as 'Macavity'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2019
Kroos
Idris Elba was 46 in Kroos as 'Self'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 2019
Avengers: Infinity War
Idris Elba was 45 in Avengers: Infinity War as 'Heimdall'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 2018
Molly's Game
Idris Elba was 45 in Molly's Game as 'Charlie Jaffey'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 2017
The Mountain Between Us
Idris Elba was 45 in The Mountain Between Us as 'Dr. Ben Bass'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2017
Thor: Ragnarok
Idris Elba was 45 in Thor: Ragnarok as 'Heimdall'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 2017
The Dark Tower
Idris Elba was 44 in The Dark Tower as 'Roland Deschain'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 2017
Marine Life Interviews
Idris Elba was 44 in Marine Life Interviews as 'Fluke (voice)'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 2016
100 Streets
Idris Elba was 44 in 100 Streets as 'Max'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 2016
Star Trek Beyond
Idris Elba was 43 in Star Trek Beyond as 'Krall'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 2016
Finding Dory
Idris Elba was 43 in Finding Dory as 'Fluke (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 2016
Bastille Day
Idris Elba was 43 in Bastille Day as 'Sean Briar'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2016
The Jungle Book
Idris Elba was 43 in The Jungle Book as 'Shere Khan (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 2016
Zootopia
Idris Elba was 43 in Zootopia as 'Chief Bogo (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 2016
Beasts of No Nation
Idris Elba was 43 in Beasts of No Nation as 'Commandant'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2015
King for a Term
Idris Elba was 42 in King for a Term as 'Akuna's father'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 2015
The Gunman
Idris Elba was 42 in The Gunman as 'Barnes'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 16 2015
No Good Deed
Idris Elba was 42 in No Good Deed as 'Colin Evans'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 2014
Second Coming
Idris Elba was 41 in Second Coming as 'Mark'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 2014
Enchanted Kingdom
Idris Elba was 41 in Enchanted Kingdom as 'narrator'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 2014
Thor: The Dark World
Idris Elba was 41 in Thor: The Dark World as 'Heimdall'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 2013
Pacific Rim
Idris Elba was 40 in Pacific Rim as 'Stacker Pentecost'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 2013
Prometheus
Idris Elba was 39 in Prometheus as 'Janek'.Movie Released: Wed, May 30 2012
Thor
Idris Elba was 38 in Thor as 'Heimdall'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 2011
Legacy
Idris Elba was 38 in Legacy as 'Malcolm Gray'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2010
Takers
Idris Elba was 37 in Takers as 'Gordon Jennings'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 2010
The Losers
Idris Elba was 37 in The Losers as 'Roque'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 2010
Obsessed
Idris Elba was 36 in Obsessed as 'Derek Charles'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 26 2009
The Unborn
Idris Elba was 36 in The Unborn as 'Arthur Wyndham'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 2009
The Human Contract
Idris Elba was 36 in The Human Contract as 'Larry'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2008
RocknRolla
Idris Elba was 35 in RocknRolla as 'Mumbles'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 2008
Prom Night
Idris Elba was 35 in Prom Night as 'Detective Winn'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 2008
This Christmas
Idris Elba was 35 in This Christmas as 'Quentin "Junior" Whitfield'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 2007
American Gangster
Idris Elba was 35 in American Gangster as 'Tango'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2007
Tapping the Wire
Idris Elba was 34 in Tapping the Wire as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 2007
28 Weeks Later
Idris Elba was 34 in 28 Weeks Later as 'General Stone'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 2007
The Reaping
Idris Elba was 34 in The Reaping as 'Ben'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 2007
Daddy's Little Girls
Idris Elba was 34 in Daddy's Little Girls as 'Monty James'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2007
All In The Game
Idris Elba was 33 in All In The Game as 'Paul'.Movie Released: Thu, May 11 2006
The Gospel
Idris Elba was 33 in The Gospel as 'Reverend Charles Frank'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2005
Sometimes in April
Idris Elba was 32 in Sometimes in April as 'Augustin'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 2005
One Love
Idris Elba was 30 in One Love as 'Aaron'.Movie Released: Sun, May 18 2003
Buffalo Soldiers
Idris Elba was 30 in Buffalo Soldiers as 'Kimborough'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2002
Sorted
Idris Elba was 28 in Sorted as 'Jam'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2000
Belle Maman
Idris Elba was 26 in Belle Maman as 'Grégoire'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1999
Spiders and Flies
Idris Elba was 24 in Spiders and Flies as 'Benton'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 1996
Bang!
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Bang! Movie Released: Unreleased
Street Dogs
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Street Dogs as 'John Luther'.Movie Released: Unreleased
Stay Frosty
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Stay Frosty Movie Released: Unreleased
We All Die Young
Idris Elba will be 52+ in We All Die Young Movie Released: Unreleased
Infernus
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Infernus as 'Donovan Kamara'.Movie Released: Unreleased
Extraction 3
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Extraction 3 as 'Alcott'.Movie Released: Unreleased
Above the Below
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Above the Below as 'Jackson'.Movie Released: Unreleased
Hammer Down
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Hammer Down as 'Mac'.Movie Released: Unreleased
Heads of State
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Heads of State Movie Released: Unreleased
Fixed
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Fixed as 'Rocco (voice)'.Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Knuckles
Idris Elba was 51+ in Knuckles as 'Knuckles the Echidna (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 2024
Hijack
Idris Elba was 50+ in Hijack as 'Sam Nelson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 28 2023
Zootopia+
Idris Elba was 50+ in Zootopia+ as 'Chief Bogo (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 09 2022
Human Playground
Idris Elba was 50+ in Human Playground as 'Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 2022
Idris Elba's Fight School
Idris Elba was 49+ in Idris Elba's Fight School as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2022
What If...?
Idris Elba was 48+ in What If...? as 'Heimdall (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
A World of Calm
Idris Elba was 48+ in A World of Calm as 'Narrator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 01 2020
Elba vs. Block
Idris Elba was 47+ in Elba vs. Block as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 13 2020
Coronavirus, Explained
Idris Elba was 47+ in Coronavirus, Explained as 'Self - Narrator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 26 2020
Oprah Talks COVID-19
Idris Elba was 47+ in Oprah Talks COVID-19 as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Idris Elba was 47+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Turn Up Charlie
Idris Elba was 46+ in Turn Up Charlie as 'Charlie'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 2019
The Shop
Idris Elba was 45+ in The Shop as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 28 2018
In the Long Run
Idris Elba was 45+ in In the Long Run as 'Walter Easmon'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 29 2018
Lie Detector
Idris Elba was 45+ in Lie Detector as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 01 2018
Guerrilla
Idris Elba was 44+ in Guerrilla as 'Kent'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 13 2017
five by five
Idris Elba was 44+ in five by five as 'Alpha Ash'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2017
Idris Elba: Fighter
Idris Elba was 44+ in Idris Elba: Fighter as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 2017
Idris Elba: No Limits
Idris Elba was 42+ in Idris Elba: No Limits as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 2015
Hot Ones
Idris Elba was 42+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Idris Elba was 41+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Idris Elba: King of Speed
Idris Elba was 41+ in Idris Elba: King of Speed as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 25 2013
The Frame
Idris Elba was 40+ in The Frame as 'Stacker Pentecost'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2013
The Last Leg
Idris Elba was 40+ in The Last Leg as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 25 2013
Luther
Idris Elba was 37+ in Luther as 'DCI John Luther'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 2010
The Graham Norton Show
Idris Elba was 34+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self, Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
The One Show
Idris Elba was 33+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Made in Hollywood
Idris Elba was 33+ in Made in Hollywood as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 2005
The Tyra Banks Show
Idris Elba was 33+ in The Tyra Banks Show TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2005
The Office
Idris Elba was 32+ in The Office as 'Charles Miner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2005
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Idris Elba was 30+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Hack
Idris Elba was 30+ in Hack as 'Mac Boone'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2002
CSI: Miami
Idris Elba was 30+ in CSI: Miami as 'Angelo Sedaris'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
The Wire
Idris Elba was 29+ in The Wire as 'Stringer Bell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
Idris Elba was 29+ in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries as 'Robert Gabriel'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2002
Girlfriends
Idris Elba was 28+ in Girlfriends as 'Paul Raymond'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Soul Food
Idris Elba was 27+ in Soul Food as 'Smitty'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 28 2000
Ultraviolet
Idris Elba was 26+ in Ultraviolet as 'Vaughan Rice'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1998
The View
Idris Elba was 24+ in The View as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
The Daily Show
Idris Elba was 23+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Silent Witness
Idris Elba was 23+ in Silent Witness as 'Charlie'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
The Governor
Idris Elba was 22+ in The Governor as 'Officer Chiswick'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 14 1995
Bramwell
Idris Elba was 22+ in Bramwell as 'Charlie Carter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 01 1995
Dangerfield
Idris Elba was 22+ in Dangerfield as 'Matt Gregory'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 1995
MTV Europe Music Awards
Idris Elba was 22+ in MTV Europe Music Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 24 1994
Crocodile Shoes
Idris Elba was 22+ in Crocodile Shoes as 'Jo Jo'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1994
Space Precinct
Idris Elba was 22+ in Space Precinct as 'Pizza Delivery Man'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1994
Absolutely Fabulous
Idris Elba was 20+ in Absolutely Fabulous as 'Hilton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 1992
2Point4 Children
Idris Elba was 18+ in 2Point4 Children as 'Parachute Instructor'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 03 1991
Law & Order
Idris Elba was 18+ in Law & Order as 'Lonnie Liston'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Idris Elba was 15+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Idris Elba was 14+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Raffy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Saturday Night Live
Idris Elba was 3+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
The Oscars
Idris Elba was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Things Fall Apart
Idris Elba will be 52+ in Things Fall Apart as 'Okonkwo'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
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