Idris Elba was born to Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian parents in Hackney, London. He developed an interest in acting at an early age, also establishing a love for music; this passion for the arts ...

Idris Elba’s ‘Dust to Dreams’ was “the most collaborative process”. The film represents Elba’s continuing evolution as a ...

Hollywood actor Idris Elba is attempting to turn an island off the coast of Sierra Leone into a futuristic, eco-friendly "smart city". The London-born star, whose father was from the West African ...

Idris Elba hopes providing more access to football in communities will deter youngsters from knife crime and he urged other industries to follow the Premier League's lead. The actor dropped in on ...

Idris Elba speaks to Sky News about the Premier League's work to tackle youth violence, including knife crime, and calls on tech firms and motorsport giants to provide activities for young people.