8 Idris Elba Movies & TV Shows You Totally Forgot He Appeared In

Idris Elba is one of the most recognizable and accomplished actors of the last few decades, but there are some movies and TV shows many may have forgotten he is in. Elba began his career in a string of small-time British television roles before moving to New York to pursue bigger opportunities. His plan worked out well, as the list of Idris Elba’s best movies includes massive franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Fast and Furious, as well as numerous major award nominations for his bigger TV roles.