Celebrities You Never Knew Changed Their Names

Idris Elba – Real Name: Idrissa Akuna Elba

Idris Elba’s real name, Idrissa Akuna Elba, is not so far-off from his adopted stage name. It’s more a shortening than a departure from his birth name. Elba is best known for his work on the television series The Wire and Luther.

He is one of the top highest-grossing actors in the industry and has starred in notable movies such as “Molly’s Game,” “Beasts of No Nation,” “Thor,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.” Elba is also a Disc Jockey, and he performs under the name DJ Big Driis with many songs to his name. He played the role of Bloodsport in “Suicide Squad” in 2021.

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