Idris Elba Height, Bio, & Stats

Let’s provide some answers to your curiosity about Idris Elba; join us as we explore interesting stats like height, music, and marriages.

Bio

Idris Elba, born Idrissa Akuna Elba, was born on September 6, 1972, in Hackney, London, England. His father, Winston, was a Sierra Leonean who worked at a Ford Motor factory, and his mother, Eve, is Ghanaian. Elba grew up in East Ham and later moved to Canning Town as a teenager.

Idris Elba left school in 1988 and won a place in the National Youth Music Theatre, thanks to a £1,500 Prince’s Trust grant. He worked in various jobs, such as tire-fitting, cold call advertising sales, and working night shifts at Ford-Dagenham.

His acting career began in the mid-1990s with guest appearances in a series of British television shows, including “The Bill” and “Family Affairs.” However, his big break came in 2002 when he was cast as Stringer Bell in the critically acclaimed HBO series “The Wire.”

His performance in “The Wire” opened the door to more significant roles in both television and film. He went on to star in the BBC series “Luther,” for which he numerous award nominations.

Idris Elba’s film career also took off, with notable roles in films such as “American Gangster” (2007), “Thor” (2011), “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” (2013), and “Beasts of No Nation” (2015).

He is also a DJ and music producer. He has been DJing since he was a teenager and has performed at various events and festivals under the moniker DJ Big Driis.

Height – How Tall is Idris Elba?

Idris Elba stands at a height of 6 feet 2½ (189 cm) but how does he compare to other celebs?

Let’s find out:

• Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: The Rock is one of the few Hollywood actors taller than Idris Elba, standing at 6 feet 5 inches.
• Leonardo DiCaprio: The Academy Award-winning actor is 6 feet tall, which is still 3 inches shorter than Elba.
• Jason Momoa: The “Aquaman” actor is also taller than Elba, standing at 6 feet 4 inches.

Overall, Idris Elba’s height of 6 feet 3 inches places him in the taller range of actors in Hollywood.

Full Stats

Full Name	Idris Akuna Elba
Date of Birth	September 6, 1972
Place of Birth	Hackney, London, England
Height	6 feet 2½ (189 cm)
Weight	About 215 pounds (97 kg)
Professions	Actor, DJ, & Music Producer
Popular Acting Roles	“Luther”, “The Wire”, “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”, “Beasts of No Nation”
Music	DJing and music production as DJ Big Driis
Marriages	Hanne Norgaard, Sonya Nicole Hamlin, Sabrina Dhowre
Children	Isan Elba & Winston Elba
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Nationality	British
Musical Albums/Releases	“Idris Elba Presents: The Yardie Mixtape”, others
Hobbies/Interests	Kickboxing, cars, & music