Idrissa Akuna Elba, a London-born individual, was raised as an only child in England, with his father, Winston, hailing from Sierra Leone and working at Ford Dagenham, and his mother, Eve, originating from Ghana and holding a clerical position. Elba's early life took place in Canning Town, where he initially became involved in acting, only to later drop out of school. He was fortunate enough to secure a place in the National Youth Music Theatre, thanks to a £1,500 Prince's Trust grant.
Idris Elba
52 · Born: Sep 6, 1972
