Idris Elba is an English actor and DJ. Born on September 6, 1972, Elba is most known for his portrayal of Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire. He also starred as John Luther in the series Luther as well as Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. No stranger to the fashion world, Elba has also collaborated with British brand Superdry on capsule collections.