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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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10 Jul, 2014

Emmy nomination

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Elba is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying John Luther on Luther.

Wow I’m truly shocked and humbled by this recognition. Thank you so much to the TV Academy for this honor.

2014 Emmy Nominations Announced

19 Jul, 2012

Emmy nomination

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Elba is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Det. John Luther on Luther.

Thank you everyone I’m completely ecstatic for this nomination. It’s a great accomplishment for my team, BBC and as well as myself. I’m currently filming in South Africa but can’t wait to see everyone in September. Also congrats to everyone in my category as well, and a special thank you to the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

The 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 2012 Nominees

14 Jul, 2011

Emmy nomination

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Elba is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Det. John Luther on Luther.

This has been such an amazing morning for me! I am extremely honored to be nominated… Luther has been such a passion project for me… Also, my daughter told me I am going to be as famous as the guy from Twilight.

63rd Primetime Emmy Nominations - 2011 Emmy Awards Nominees Announced