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Kingdom in February 2010.In 2011, he performed on the intro to Pharoahe Monch’s album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades). In 2012 he directed and performed in the Mumford and Sons video Lover of the Light. Elba is divorced and spends much of his time in London, but also owns a home in Atlanta, so he can be close to his daughter Isan Elba was featured as one of the “Ten Hottest Men on the Planet” in the April 2004 issue of Essence magazine and again in the November 2005 issue. He was selected as one of People Magazine’s annual 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, in May 2007.[40] Elba appeared on the August 2009 and the November 2011 covers of Essence magazine.[36] He appeared on the August 2010 cover of Ebony magazine.[41] In 2012, Elba also served as a celebrity endorser for Tanqueray gin, appearing online in ads.[42] In 2009, Elba appeared on a six-episode arc of the American sitcom The Office, playing Charles Miner, Michael Scott’s new boss. In 2010, he appeared in the action film The Losers in the role of Roque, the second-in-command of a blackops team. The same year, he appeared in the thriller Takers. Elba plays the title role of Detective John Luther in the BBC television show Luther that aired from 4 May 2010 on BBC One, which has finished its second series. .
Trivia
Deejays under the name “Big Driis the Londoner” Appeared on the cover of Essence’s “Hot Hollywood Men” issue, April 2004. Has a daughter, Isan Elba (born 2002) with his ex-wife. Isan lives with her mother in Atlanta. He appeared on the Black Entertainment Television (BET) special, Black Men: The Truth (2007) (TV). Former member of the National Youth Music Theatre. Has been a follower of Arsenal football club since the age of 15, although admits only to having gone to two matches. His father supports Manchester United (interview on arsenal. com website February 2010). He is rumoured to be the next James Bond 007