Idris Elba
Keynote Speaker: British Actor, Producer & DJ; Known for "The Wire," "Luther" & "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom"; Director of "Yardie"
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Idris Elba Biography
Idris Elba is a British actor known for his work in television, film, and music. Elba gained recognition for his role as Russell Stringer Bell in the HBO series "The Wire" and as the lead detective in the BBC series "Luther," for which he received a Golden Globe Award. He has also appeared in the NBC comedy "The Office," demonstrating versatility across drama and comedy.
Elba transitioned to Hollywood with roles in films such as "Thor," "Pacific Rim," and "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom," where he portrayed Nelson Mandela. His performance as the Commandant in "Beasts of No Nation" earned nominations at the Golden Globe Awards and the BAFTA Awards. Elba has contributed voice work to animated features including "Zootopia," "The Jungle Book," "Finding Dory," and the "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchise.
In addition to acting, Elba has pursued a career as a DJ and expanded into production and direction, making his directorial debut with "Yardie." He has supported African cinema, presenting the Lagos-set short film "Dust to Dreams" at the Toronto Film Festival. Elba has also headlined the Apple TV+ series "Hijack" and directed an Apple-backed feature.
Elba was awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours for his services to young people, recognizing his charitable work and efforts to address youth violence and knife crime in the United Kingdom. Through the Elba Hope Foundation, which he co-founded, he supports community empowerment, education, and youth advocacy. His philanthropic work includes serving as an anti-crime ambassador for The Prince's Trust, advocating for diversity and inclusion in Parliament, and holding leadership roles within the British Film Institute. Elba's advocacy against knife crime has included collaboration with government officials to launch anti-knife crime initiatives.
Elba's career spans crime dramas, Hollywood blockbusters, animated features, and directing. He is recognized for challenging stereotypes and portraying multidimensional characters in mainstream media. His contributions to acting, music, and humanitarian causes have established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and in community advocacy.
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Idris Elba is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Social Activism, Celebrity, Television & Film, Black Heritage, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion and Entertainment.
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Idris Elba generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Idris Elba is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Actor, Social Activism and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Idris Elba for live events is $200,000 and above, and for virtual events $100,000 - $200,000. Idris Elba generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Spike Lee, Trevor Noah and Naomi Ackie. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Idris Elba for an upcoming event.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Idris Elba for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Idris Elba, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Idris Elba or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Idris Elba for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Idris Elba, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Idris Elba are $200,000 and above for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Idris Elba, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Idris Elba speak about?
Idris Elba is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Social Activism, Celebrity, Television & Film, Black Heritage, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion and Entertainment. -
Where does Idris Elba travel from?
Idris Elba generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Idris Elba?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Idris Elba for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Idris Elba for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Idris Elba or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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