You may address him as Sir Idris Elba.
Elba – honored as Dr. Idrissa Akuna Elba – was awarded a knighthood for services to young people on Monday, Dec. 29, given his work bringing attention to knife crime among young people in Britain.
The "Luther" star, 53, has been a vocal advocate for youth and has called for the British government to better address youth violence by banning serrated knives and machetes to reduce knife crimes.
"The Wire" actor is an alum of The King's Trust and has been involved in the charity's work to support youth. Elba has also founded the Elba Hope Foundation, with wife Sabrina Elba, to promote economic and educational opportunities for youth in marginalized and underserved communities, especially Africans and the African Diaspora.
The actor and DJ became an officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2016.
