Idris Elba
58 credits on file—49 films and 9 shows, spanning 1984–2027.
66
Average MEANRANK
across 57 scored credits
across 57 scored credits
58
Credits
in the catalogue
in the catalogue
43
Years active
1984–2027
1984–2027
Also credited for created (1).
Compare with someone elseAwards
On record for their credited titles
Emmys
1 nomination
Golden Globes
1 nomination
BAFTAs
1 nomination
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series The Big C · 2010
- Nominated Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture Beasts of No Nation · 2015
- Nominated BAFTA · Best Actor in a Supporting Role Beasts of No Nation · 2015
16
Wins
36
Nominations
52 awards — Idris Elba
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Film Independent Spirit Awards
2 nominations, 1 won
| Best Supporting Male | Beasts of No Nation · 2015 | Winner |
| Best Feature | Beasts of No Nation · 2015 | Nominee |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Beasts of No Nation · 2015 | Winner |
| Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Beasts of No Nation · 2015 | Nominee |
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
1 nomination
| Best Acting Ensemble | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Nominee |
Critics' Choice Super Awards
1 nomination
| Best Villain in a Movie | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Nominee |
Golden Globe Awards
1 nomination
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture | Beasts of No Nation · 2015 | Nominee |
Primetime Emmy Award
1 nomination
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | The Big C · 2010 | Nominee |
NAACP Image Awards
6 nominations, 3 won
| Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance | The Jungle Book · 2017 | Winner |
| Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Thor: Ragnarok · 2018 | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Wire · 2005 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Beasts of No Nation · 2015 | Nominee |
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special
4 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special | Luther · 2014 | Winner |
| Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special | Luther · 2011 | Winner |
| Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special | Luther · 2016 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special | Luther · 2012 | Nominee |
Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
5 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Luther · 2012 | Winner |
| Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Luther · 2016 | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Luther · 2014 | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Luther · 2011 | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Luther · 2010 | Nominee |
Black Reel Awards
5 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Voice Performance | The Jungle Book · 2017 | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Voice Performance | Zootopia 2 · 2026 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Voice Performance | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 · 2023 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Voice Performance | Zootopia · 2017 | Nominee |
Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries
2 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries | Luther · 2016 | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries | Luther · 2012 | Nominee |
Actor: Male
1 nomination, 1 won
| Actor: Male | Luther · 2014 | Winner |
African-American Film Critics Association
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Ensemble | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Winner |
Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
1 nomination, 1 won
| Ensemble Award | The Harder They Fall · 2021 | Winner |
Gotham Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Ensemble Tribute Award | The Harder They Fall · 2021 | Winner |
National Board of Review Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Cast | The Harder They Fall · 2021 | Winner |
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Luther · 2016 | Winner |
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
3 nominations
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Luther · 2014 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Luther · 2012 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Luther · 2011 | Nominee |
2017
2 nominations
| Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance | Finding Dory · 2016 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Voice Performance | Finding Dory · 2016 | Nominee |
Austin Film Critics Association
1 nomination
| Best Ensemble | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Nominee |
Best Actor
1 nomination
| Best Actor | Luther · 2016 | Nominee |
Best Leading Actor
1 nomination
| Best Leading Actor | Luther · 2013 | Nominee |
British Academy Film Awards
1 nomination
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Beasts of No Nation · 2015 | Nominee |
Detroit Film Critics Society
1 nomination
| Best Ensemble | The Harder They Fall · 2021 | Nominee |
Hollywood Critics Association Awards
1 nomination
| Best Cast Ensemble | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Nominee |
NAMIC Vision Awards
1 nomination
| Best Dramatic Performance | The Wire · 2005 | Nominee |
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
1 nomination
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Luther · 2016 | Nominee |
San Diego Film Critics Society
1 nomination
| Best Performance by an Ensemble | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Nominee |
Seattle Film Critics Society
1 nomination
| Best Villain | The Harder They Fall · 2022 | Nominee |
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards
1 nomination
| Best Ensemble | The Harder They Fall · 2021 | Nominee |
All credits
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Masters of the Universe
A House of Dynamite
Fixed
Heads of State
Zootopia 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Extraction II
Hijack
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Beast
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Thor: Love and Thunder
Three Thousand Years of Longing
The Harder They Fall
The Suicide Squad
Concrete Cowboy
Cats
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Turn Up Charlie
Avengers: Infinity War
Molly's Game
The Dark Tower
The Mountain Between Us