Biography of Damson Idris
Damson Idris (real name: Adamson Alade-Bo Idris), is a British actor born on September 2, 1991, born the same year as Martins Imhangbe. He is most famous for his works in the crime drama Snowfall, which debuted on 5 July 2017 and completed after 6 seasons in 2023. Idris was cast as a co-lead in a sci-fi action film Outside the Wire, a Netflix series.
Early Life – Education and Birth Place
Damson is from Nigerian parents and he is of Yoruba Nigerian descent. Idris played Football. He had a dream to be the next Christiano Ronaldo. He was also a good rugby player. When his team took part in Queen’s Golden Jubilee(2002), He was honored to shake hands with Queen Elizabeth II.
One of his elder sisters worked as his PR. Later he ended up at Brunel University London for his study in drama. Moreover, He received a BA Honors degree in Theatre, Film, and Television studies. Later in 2024, he received an Alumni Award for his Outstanding Contribution to Culture and Creativity from Brunel University.
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After graduation, Damson Idris joined training in London at the Identity School of Acting alongside John Boyega, Letitia Wright, and Malachi Kirby. Idris is a wholehearted football fan and has always supported Manchester United.
Struggle and Career of Damson Idris
Damson met Vathy Tyson, one of the well-known actresses, at Brunel. She motivated him to see Ade Solanke for an audition for a role in her play, Pandora’s Box. In this way, He started his career and got more roles in further plays. At the Identity School of Acting, he was trained further in his skills. He decided to continue his career in television and film, after his performance at the Royal National Theatre in London.
He performed in Miranda (2013), Doctors(2015), and Casualty (2015). Damson played a 19-year-old ambitious drug dealer in Snowfall. He auditioned for this project in London through a video. After that, he moved to Los Angeles. There he spent a single day with Singleton who wanted to explore Idris’s hidden talents and Mastery of Accent. WC was the one who trained him for the American accent however he also taught him major American manners. He has a huge career track representing the huge careers of Sylvia Hoeks and Marcin Hycnar. From his Performance, he got great fame and good reviews even the TV guide Malcolm Venable also spoke out “Nothing short of captivating”.
He played his first big screen in 2016, the thriller City of Tiny Lights, a British work. Later in 2017, he was cast in an American Film for the first time Megan Leavey. Moreover, he was cast as an FBI agent in The Commuter(2018), and worked in Farming.
In 2023, Damson was the brand Ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger’s men’s wear.
Film
| Project | Role |
| City of Tiny Lights /2016 | Hakim |
| Megan Leavey /2017 | Michael Forman |
| The Commuter /2018 | Agent Denys |
| Astral /2018 | Jordan |
| Farming /2018 | Enitan |
| Outside the Wire /2021 | Lt. Thomas Harp |
| Untitled Joseph Kosinski film /2025 | Joshua Pearce /Filming |
Television
| Project | Role |
| Miranda /2013 | Commuter |
| Casualty /2015 | Leon James |
| Doctors /2015 | Krispin Northcote |
| Snowfall /2017-2023 | Franklin Saint |
| The Twilight Zone /2019 | Dorian Harrison |
| Black Mirror /2019 | Jaden Tomins |
| Swarm /2023 | Khalid |
Theatre
| Project | Role |
| Khadija Is 18 /2012 | Sam |
| Pandora’s Box /2012 | Tope |
| Ghost Town /2013 | Joe |
| The DugOut /2013 | Leo |
| Hote /2014 | Other |
Awards and Achievements
Damson, one of the Talented Actors has won many awards, the way Emrah got success, including at Edinburgh Film Festival and Screen Nation Film and Television Award.
| Awards | Result |
| Screen Nation Film and Television Awards /2017 /Emerging Talent Award | Won |
| Edinburgh International Film Festival /2019 /Best Actor in a British film | Won |
| MOBO Awards /2021 /Best Performance | Nominated |
| NAACP Image Awards /2022 /Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| BET /2022 /Best Actor | Nominated |
| NAACP Image Awards /2023 /Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| BET Awards /2023 /Best Actor | Won |
| Celebration of Cinema and Television /2023 /Actor (TV) | Honored |
| Black Reel Awards /2024 /Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series | Won |
| MOBO Awards /Best Performance in a TV Show/Film | Won |
| BET Awards /2024 /Best Actor | Pending |
| NAACP Image Awards /2024 /Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Won |
| NAACP Image Awards /Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie | Nominated |
Family Background of Damson Idris
Idris’s parents are unknown according to our records. However, he has five siblings. He has three brothers and two sisters. Most of his siblings chose corporate careers in law, business, and IT Consulting. However, one of his sisters working as his PR agent.
Relationship – Love Life, Marriage or Girlfriend
Our Star Idris Damson has been in a relationship for a whole year and he has been dating Lori Harvey. At a point, he talked about their break up “at a point in our lives where our paths require full attention and dedication” and he added that they will be on good terms and this break up will not affect their behaviors.
Figure – Physical Measurements
Our Star has a slim strong 1.85 m tall body. His body weight is 13 stone (82 kg). He has brown eyes and black shaved hair. All these features suit his personality so well.
Wiki Info
As we are talking about Damson Idris, here are his Wiki details.
| Full Name | Adamson Alade-Bo Idris |
| Stage Name | Damson Idris |
| Birth Date | 2 September 1991 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Occupation | Acting |
| Age | 32 years |
| Parents | Unknown |
| Birth Country | England |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Birth City | Peckham, London England |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Career Years | 201-present |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Citizenship | British, American |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Marital Status | Single |
Net Worth of Damson Idris
Idris earned huge fame from his role as Franklin Saint in Snowfall. After that, his net worth also got an immense change, and now his net worth is $10 – $13 million.
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Was Damson Idris born in Nigeria?
Damson Idris is born from Nigerian parents however he was born in Peckham, South East London.
How much was Damson Idris paid for Snowfall?
For his legendary famous role of Franklin Saint in Snowfall, Damson was paid about $80k.
How old is Damson Idris?
Damson Idris was born on September 2, 1991, he will be 32 years old by September 2024.
