I was on a well-beaten path of actors - what we all call 'the Law and Order route'. I spent two years of auditioning for everything... and then 'The Wire' came up. Idris Elba actorauditionbeat Change image and share on social
People expect me to be that guy. But I'm more east London boy than east Baltimore. Idris Elba baltimoreboyeast Change image and share on social
I think 'The Wire' really is relatable. It reflects an ongoing issue across America, about inaccuracies in major cities between rich and the poor and some of the things that go on behind the red tape of council and government bodies. Idris Elba americabodycity share on social
The one album I can't live without is called 'Cumbolo' by a band called Culture. Every song on their album is deep, but there's one in particular called 'This Train.' I have a tattoo of the lyrics on my left arm. Idris Elba albumarmband share on social
If I was gonna go to jail, I don't want to go to jail for stealing a bottle of water. I'll steal that $20 million. At least then it was worth it. Idris Elba bottlegonnajail Change image and share on social
It's weird because my parents don't really understand my business. I get fan mail all day long, but if a piece happens to get to their house, they're like, 'Oh, my God, you've got a fan! You have to write them back. You have to do it!' Idris Elba backbusinessday share on social
I wasn't bad at school, but I was never a bookworm. Idris Elba badbookwormschool Change image and share on social
In some countries, no one knows who Idris Elba is. Idris Elba countryelbaidris Change image and share on social
Apparently, Daniel Craig said I'd be a great Bond. Daniel, why did you say that? Dropped me right in it! What an honor it would be, but also, what an indication of change. Idris Elba apparentlybondchange Change image and share on social
You watch yourself age and it's hard to feel like a sex symbol. Idris Elba agefeelhard Change image and share on social
