Damson Idris
Biography
Damson Alade-Bo Idris, born on September 2, 1991, in Peckham, London, England, United Kingdom, is a British actor, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is best known for starring in the John Singleton crime drama Snowfall, which debuted on FX in 2017 and ended after six seasons in 2023. His additional screen work includes playing the co-lead in the 2021 Netflix science fiction action film Outside the Wire, and portraying Formula One driver Joshua Pearce in the 2025 sports drama film F1. He is credited with twenty-two known acting credits on the Movie Database platform.
Career overview
Adamson Alade-Bo Damson Idris is a British actor, entrepreneur, and film producer born on September 2, 1991, in Peckham, London, England, United Kingdom. He is best known for his starring role in John Singleton's crime drama television series Snowfall, which debuted on FX in 2017 and concluded in 2023 after running for six seasons.
In addition to his television work, Idris has appeared in feature films. He played the co-lead role in the Netflix science fiction action film Outside the Wire, which was released in 2021. He also portrayed Formula One driver Joshua Pearce in the sports drama film F1, which was released in 2025.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- Children of Blood and Bone (2027) as Prince Inan
- F1 (2025) as Joshua Pearce
- Swarm (2023) as Khalid
- Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 (2022) as Self
- Outside the Wire (2021) as Lieutenant Thomas Harp
- The Drew Barrymore Show (2020) as Self
- The Twilight Zone (2019) as Dorian Harrison
- The Commuter (2018) as Agent Denys
- Farming (2018) as Enitan
- Snowfall (2017) as Franklin Saint
- Megan Leavey (2017) as Lt. Michael Forman
- City of Tiny Lights (2016) as Hakim
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest (archive footage)
- Babylon (2014) as Jeremy
- Black Mirror (2011) as Jaden Tommins
- Soccer Aid (2006) as Self - Player
- The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA (1995) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Miles & Juliette as Miles Davis
- The Lords' Day as Harry Jones
- The Lords' Day Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Damson Idris best known for?
Damson Idris is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including F1 (2025), Outside the Wire (2021), The Drew Barrymore Show (2020), The Twilight Zone (2019).
When and where was Damson Idris born?
Damson Idris was born on September 2, 1991 in Peckham, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Damson Idris have?
Damson Idris has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2027.
What is Damson Idris's background in cinema and television?
Damson Alade-Bo Idris, born on September 2, 1991, in Peckham, London, England, United Kingdom, is a British actor, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is best known for starring in the John Singleton crime drama Snowfall, which debuted on FX in 2017 and ended after six seasons in 2023. His additional screen work includ...