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 ...

Writer and director Elba said of his new film: "This film was made because family matters and love doesn't die." ...

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

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.