Idris Elba

Idrissa Akuna Elba (born September 6, 1972) is an English actor, writer, producer, musician, DJ, rapper and singer. He is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire, DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). He has been nominated four times for a Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Film, winning one and was nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award.