LONDON — You might think that by now, there’s nothing you don’t know about Idris Elba.
He has starred in some of our favourite TV shows (The Wire and Luther) as well being the leading man in some major movies.
Here’s 19 things you may have missed about one of our favourite Brits.
1. He was in one episode of Absolutely Fabulous.
Remember when @IdrisElba was on #AbFab and Patsy said he looked like Sean Connery? Foreshadowing much? #JamesBond pic.twitter.com/sjkynS0wkO
— BrandonZ (@iamBrandonZ) February 22, 2015
2. He played Dim Tim in Family Affairs.
3. He loves football, especially Arsenal.
Let’s get the Double. pic.twitter.com/7v2GXtyeuN
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) February 14, 2016
4. He has friends in some very high places.
Image: Queen Latifah /Associated Press
Idris Elba played Nelson Mandela, in the self titled film, which was screened at the White House and attended by President Obama.
5. He’s taken a selfie with Oprah.
Did I just photo bomb Oprah??? “@Oprah: My first selfie. Love @idriselba! #imageawards pic.twitter.com/PX4Bt8dixv”
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) February 23, 2014
6. He was once Beyonce’s husband (in the movie Obsessed).
7. He Remixed British grime artist Skepta’s hit track “Shutdown”.
8. He has a foot fetish.
9. He produced a British film called Demons Never Die.
10. He’s not afraid to ask P. Diddy for an exclusive track.
@iamdiddy I’m putting together a mixtape for my movie “Takers”. I need an exclusive bruv
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) August 19, 2010
11. He directed and starred in Mumford & Sons’ music video “Lover of the Light”.
12. He was in the U.S. version of The Office.
13. He understands the importance of having quality in your life.
Having a quality life depends on how much quality is in your life..Don’t settle for less.
Happy NOW year. pic.twitter.com/6kInA6AekH— Idris Elba (@idriselba) January 2, 2014
14. His daughter made him a Golden Globe when he didn’t win.
My daughter Isan made this for me last year when I didn’t win. This year… I’m bringing her home a real one. pic.twitter.com/ws6K4PDh
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) January 15, 2012
15. He’s a Lady Gaga fan.
I’m goo goo for Gaga. Her show is Theater. Foundation.
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) July 16, 2010
16. He once accidentally tweeted a photo of himself he meant to text to a woman.
17. He spent two years building Ford Fiesta cars.
18. He’s mastered his sexy look.
19. Wearing Bow ties can leave him with serious problems.
My Bow makes my dick hard every time I smile…is that normal? pic.twitter.com/AI6k9TOGmu
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) January 5, 2014
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