| Real Name | Idrissa Akuna Elba |
| Date of Birth | September 6, 1972 |
| Age | 51 (as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Height | 6 ft 2½ in (1.89 m) approx |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lbs) approx |
| Net worth | $ 40 million |
| Marital Status | Hanne Norgaard (m. 1999-2003), Sonya Nicole Hamlin (m. 2006 - 2006), Sabrina Dhowre Elba (m. 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
| Nationality | Sierra Leonean, Ghananian |
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actor Idris Elba, whose real name is Idrissa Akuna Elba, is known for his impressive height, standing tall at 6 feet 2 1⁄2 inches (189 cm or 1.89 m). Born on September 6, 1972 in London, England, Elba weighs 187.4 lbs (85 kg).
The British actor, celebrated for his roles in the television series 'The Wire' and 'Luther', once claimed the number 1 spot in the list of 100 world's most handsome men when PEOPLE magazine crowned him the "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2018. He was 33rd man and only the 3rd Black man to receive the title.
His 'sexiness' quotient undoubtedly has to do with how well he fits the "tall, dark and handsome" description.
What is Idris Elba's height compared to 'World's Shortest Man'?
A video from the YouTube channel 'Celebrity Height Guide' sparked discussions about Idris Elba's height and released a video titled, 'How tall is Idris Elba? - Height Comparison'.
In the video, it drew comparisons between well-known celebrities, ranging from the shortest to the tallest individuals ever recorded. Initially, the video stated Elba's height as 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm or 1.9 m).
Shortly after, Elba's height was contrasted with that of Chandra Bahadur Dangi, the shortest man who stands at 1 foot 9 inches (55 cm or 0.55 m). The second comparison was made with Natalie Portman, who is 5 feet 3 inches tall (160 cm or 1.6 m). The third comparison was with Beyonce, who stands at 5 feet 7 inches (169 cm or 1.69 m).
Finally, they compared Elba with the tallest recorded human, Robert Wadlow, who measures 8 feet 11 inches (272 cm or 2.72 m).
Idris Elba or Ray Fisher: Who is taller?
Ray Fisher is an American actor, renowned for his portrayal of the superhero role as 'Victor Stone' in Zack Snyder's Justice League. The subject of height comparisons with Elba and Fisher, arose from the controversy surrounding Elba's real height in inches.
While some sources suggested he might reach a solid 6 feet 3 inches, a direct side-by-side evaluation with fellow celebrity Ray Fisher revealed a mere half-inch disparity, as per coopwb. As Elba's co-star, Ray Fisher, is reportedly 6 feet 3 inches tall (191 cm or 1.91 m), it firmly established Elba's height at 6 feet 2 1⁄2 inches.
Idris Elba's height compared to wife Sabrina Dhowre
The comparison of Idris Elba's height with his wife Sabrina Dhowre started after they got married. Dhowre stands tall at 5 feet 10 inches (177 cm or 1.77 m), whereas Idris Elba's height, standing at 6 feet 2 ½ inches, reveals that he stands approximately 4.5 inches taller than Dhowre.
Sabrina Dhowre is a renowned Canadian-American model and social media personality hailing from New York. She tied the knot with Idris Elba on April 26, 2019, marking Elba's third marriage.
She also assumed the role of stepmother to Elba's two children, Isan Elba and Winston Elba. Isan was born to Idris and his first wife, Hanne Norgaard, while Winston is the child of Idris and his ex-girlfriend, Naiyana Garth.