Idris Elba
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Idris Elba

Active - 1999 - 2019  |   Born - Sep 6, 1972 in London, England  |   Genres - Drama, Horror, Crime

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BAFTA Film Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
2016 Beasts of No Nation Best Supporting Actor Nominated

BAFTA Television Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
2016 Luther Best Actor Nominated

Emmy Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
2016 Luther Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Nominated
2014 Luther Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Nominated
2012 Luther Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Nominated
2011 The Big C Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
2011 Luther Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Nominated

Golden Globe Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
2014 Luther Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Nominated
2014 Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nominated
2012 Luther Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Won
2011 Luther Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Nominated

Independent Spirit Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
2016 Beasts of No Nation Best Feature Nominated
2016 Beasts of No Nation Best Supporting Male Won

National Television Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
2020 Luther Drama Performance Nominated

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
2015 Beasts of No Nation Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated
2015 Beasts of No Nation Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Won
2015 Luther Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Won
2007 American Gangster Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated