Damson Idris - Actor Profile

Damson Idris

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
9Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 2, 1991
Birth Place: Peckham, London, England, UK

About Damson Idris

Adamson Alade-Bo "Damson" Idris (born 2 September 1991) is a British actor, entrepreneur and film producer. He is best known for starring in John Singleton's crime drama Snowfall, which debuted in 2017 on FX and ended in 2023 after six seasons. He played the co-lead in Netflix's 2021 sci-fi action film Outside the Wire and Formula One driver Joshua Pearce in the 2025 sports drama film F1. Description above from the Wikipedia article Damson Idris, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For: Acting

Damson Idris Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Damson Idris reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Damson Idris's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Damson Idris's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains F1, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Damson Idris Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Damson Idris's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
F1 (2025) movie poster
★7.8

F1: Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot dri

F1

2025•Action
★7.3
Megan Leavey (2017) movie poster
★7.3

Megan Leavey: The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While depl

Megan Leavey

2017•Drama
★6.9
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 (2022) movie poster
★6.9

Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4: A seductive fashion fever dream that blends style, dance, and music with the hypnotic essence of nocturnal nature. Featu

Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4

2022•Music
★6.4
The Commuter (2018) movie poster
★6.4

The Commuter: A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only hi

The Commuter

2018•Action
★6.4
Outside the Wire (2021) movie poster
★6.4

Outside the Wire: In the near future, a drone pilot is sent into a deadly militarized zone and must work with an android officer to locate

Outside the Wire

2021•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Damson Idris has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2027 Children of Blood and Bone Prince Inan Flop Similar →
2025 F1 Joshua Pearce Super Hit Similar →
2022 Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 Self Hit Similar →
2021 Outside the Wire Lieutenant Thomas Harp Average Similar →
2018 Farming Enitan Average Similar →
2018 The Commuter Agent Denys Average Similar →
2017 Megan Leavey Lt. Michael Forman Hit Similar →
2016 City of Tiny Lights Hakim Flop Similar →
N/A Miles & Juliette Miles Davis Flop Similar →

Damson Idris - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Damson Idris?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Damson Idris is "F1" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Damson Idris acted in?

Damson Idris has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Damson Idris?

Other notable films include "Megan Leavey", "Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4", and "The Commuter".

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