A closer look at the biggest achievements of Idris Elba. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Idris Elba, an English actor and musician, has garnered significant acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award and multiple BAFTA and Emmy nominations. Recognized for his influence, he was featured in the Time 100 list. Elba's filmography boasts substantial commercial success, with his movies collectively earning over $9.8 billion worldwide, positioning him among the highest-grossing actors.
In February 2010, Elba released his EP High Class Problems Vol. 1 in the United Kingdom, which led to numerous prizes, including a Billboard Music Awards nomination.
Elba was named Essence's annual Sexiest Man of the Year in 2013.
In October 2014, Elba was presented with a MOBO Inspiration Award.
In 2015, as part of his Discovery Channel miniseries Idris Elba: No Limits, Elba broke the land speed record for the Pendine Sands "Flying Mile" course.
In the 2016 New Year Honours, Elba was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama.
In 2017, Elba won the male title for the "Rear of the Year" award in Britain.
In September 2018, Elba was one of 50 people named for "making London awesome" and helping to shape London's cultural landscape, as part of Time Out's 50th anniversary.
Elba was named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2018.
As of May 2019, Elba's films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office.
In the 2020 edition of the Powerlist, Elba was listed in the top 100 most influential people in the UK of African/Afro-Caribbean descent.
In the 2021 edition of the Powerlist, Elba was listed in the top 100 most influential people in the UK of African/Afro-Caribbean descent.
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