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Idris Elba

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Idris Elba is a British actor and producer born in 1972 in Hackney, London, England. Elba rose to prominence for his role as Stringer Bell in the HBO show The Wire. He is also well known for his appearances in the films Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Takers, American Gangster, Pacific Rim, Prometheus,and Thor: The Dark World. Elba has attained awards such as two BET Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a NAACP Image Award. He has two children and was previously married twice.

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27 Aug, 2014

Ice Bucket Challenge: Idris Elba

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Elba accepts the ALS challenge and nominates Bradley Cooper, Taraji P. Henson and Prince Harry.

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17 Apr, 2014

Winston Elba is born

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Elba announces on Twitter that his son with Garth has been born.

My Son Winston Elba was born yesterday..Truly Amazing 🙂 pic.twitter.com/MrSEQPZo4z

— Idris Elba (@idriselba) April 18, 2014