British actor Idris Elba has been a regular fixture of the big and small for years, in a career that has spanned more than two decades.The London-born star made his TV debut on ‘Crimewatch’ in 1994, before moving to the US in the pursuit of better career prospects.
He would land his breakthrough role on the 2002 show ‘The Wire’ and has since become a household name.The actor has since starred in a string of movies including ‘Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom’, Marvel superhero flick ‘Thor’ and most recently ‘Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw’.
Despite his onscreen talent, which has been recognised with numerous awards, Idris didn’t always consider becoming an actor.
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