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Idris Elba

PersonBorn Sep 6, 1972 (age 53)Hackney, London, England, UK

British actor

Person Rank
May 19, 2026
#624
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 19, 2026
5.0
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Idris Elba

Idris Elba, born on September 6, 1972, is an English actor known for his versatile roles in both film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (2002–2004) and DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (2010–2019). Elba has also showcased his talent in biographical films, such as his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). In addition to his television work, Elba has appeared in various films, including American Gangster (2007), Obsessed (2009), and Prometheus (2012). He has also played significant roles in superhero movies, such as Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad (2021). Elba's performances have garnered critical acclaim, earning him nominations for prestigious awards like the Golden Globe and BAFTA.

Rank#624
Buzz Score5.0
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Known ForActing
Birthday1972
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Daily update · May 19, 2026

Idris Elba ranks #624 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 5.0. Idris Elba peaked at #1,112 of all time (Mar 16 - Apr 14, 2020). Idris Elba ranks #418 over the past 365 days.

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Idris Elba

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 19, 2026

Overall popularity
#624
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
26.1
#1,112Overall rank
Mar 16 - Apr 14, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
7.0
#418Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Idris Elba Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Idris Elba Top TV Shows
Idris Elba's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 2015 – Present
6.7
2
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 – Present
6.7
3
The Office
The Office
Charles Miner · 7 ep · 2005 – 2013
6.0
4
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
5.9
5
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Devil (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.5
6
The Wire
The Wire
Stringer Bell · 37 ep · 2002 – 2008
3.9
7
Law & Order
Law & Order
Lonnie Liston · 1 ep · 1990 – Present
3.4
8
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
2.5
9
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 2 ep · 2014 – Present
2.5
10
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Self · 2 ep · 1996 – Present
2.4
11
Hijack
Hijack
Sam Nelson · 15 ep · 2023 – Present
1.6
12
Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Charlie · 2 ep · 1996 – Present
1.1
13
What If...?
What If...?
Heimdall (voice) · 1 ep · 2021 – 2024
0.9
14
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
0.9
15
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
0.9
16
Luther
Luther
John Luther · 20 ep · 2010 – 2019
0.8
17
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Police Officer (voice) · 1 ep · 2000 – 2023
0.8
18
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Angelo Sedaris · 1 ep · 2002 – 2012
0.7
19
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.7
20
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Guest - Self · 1 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.7
21
The View
The View
Self · 1 ep · 1997 – Present
0.7
22
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 1988 – Present
0.6
23
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
0.5
24
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
0.5
25
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2007 – Present
0.4
26
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Self · 4 ep · 2007 – Present
0.4
27
Knuckles
Knuckles
Knuckles the Echidna (voice) · 6 ep · 2024
0.3
28
The Shop
The Shop
Self · 1 ep · 2018 – Present
0.0
29
Turn Up Charlie
Turn Up Charlie
Charlie · 8 ep · 2019
0.0
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Idris Elba Top Movies
Idris Elba's movies ranked by Buzz Score
1
Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe
Duncan / Man-At-Arms · 2026
23.4
2
Zootopia 2
Zootopia 2
Chief Bogo (voice) · 2025
11.4
3
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War
Heimdall · 2018
4.9
4
Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder
Heimdall · 2022
4.0
5
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Knuckles (voice) · 2027
3.4
6
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Knuckles (voice) · 2027
3.4
7
The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad
Bloodsport · 2021
3.2
8
Zootopia
Zootopia
Chief Bogo (voice) · 2016
3.0
9
Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok
Heimdall · 2017
3.0
10
Prometheus
Prometheus
Janek · 2012
2.8
11
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Knuckles (voice) · 2024
2.6
12
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Heimdall · 2015
2.5
13
Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim
Stacker Pentecost · 2013
2.4
14
A House of Dynamite
A House of Dynamite
POTUS · 2025
2.4
15
American Gangster
American Gangster
Tango · 2007
2.1
16
28 Weeks Later
28 Weeks Later
General Stone · 2007
2.1
17
Finding Dory
Finding Dory
Fluke (voice) · 2016
1.9
18
Thor
Thor
Heimdall · 2011
1.7
19
Three Thousand Years of Longing
Three Thousand Years of Longing
The Djinn · 2022
1.5
20
Thor: The Dark World
Thor: The Dark World
Heimdall · 2013
1.5
21
Heads of State
Heads of State
Sam Clarke · 2025
1.3
22
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Knuckles (voice) · 2022
1.3
23
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Shere Khan (voice) · 2016
1.1
24
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Brixton · 2019
1.1
25
Star Trek Beyond
Star Trek Beyond
Krall · 2016
1.0
26
Molly's Game
Molly's Game
Charlie Jaffey · 2017
0.9
27
Obsessed
Obsessed
Derek Charles · 2009
0.8
28
Extraction 2
Extraction 2
Alcott · 2023
0.7
29
Cats
Cats
Macavity · 2019
0.7
30
Children of Blood and Bone
Children of Blood and Bone
Lekan · 2027
0.7
31
The Dark Tower
The Dark Tower
Roland Deschain · 2017
0.7
32
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Moreau · 2011
0.6
33
Fixed
Fixed
Rocco (voice) · 2025
0.5
34
RocknRolla
RocknRolla
Mumbles · 2008
0.5
35
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Luther: The Fallen Sun
John Luther · 2023
0.4
36
The Losers
The Losers
Roque · 2010
0.3
37
Takers
Takers
Gordon Jennings · 2010
0.3
38
Daddy's Little Girls
Daddy's Little Girls
Monty James · 2007
0.2
39
The Unborn
The Unborn
Arthur Wyndham · 2009
0.2
40
Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers
Kimborough · 2002
0.2
41
This Christmas
This Christmas
Quentin "Junior" Whitfield · 2007
0.2
42
The Reaping
The Reaping
Ben · 2007
0.2
43
The Gospel
The Gospel
Reverend Charles Frank · 2005
0.0
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