Idris Elba

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Summary

Idris Elba is an English actor, producer, and director known for The Wire, Luther, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. His work spans crime drama, historical roles, and projects across film, television, and music. In a 2016 speech to Parliament, he called for greater diversity in television and film, including better representation of women, disabled people, and people from different backgrounds, while also saying he did not want to be defined only as a “black actor.” He has also campaigned against knife crime and youth violence and served as a UN Goodwill Ambassador focused on food security, climate change, and environmental conservation. [turn0?]