Actor and producer Damson Idris shot to fame with hit TV shows like Snowfall and movies like Farming.
Although he obtained a large following in the U.S., few fans know that he was born in Peckham, South East London, to parents who immigrated from Nigeria and he is of Yoruba Nigerian descent. Damson’s personal life is shrouded in secrecy — and he rarely ever talks about his mother or father in interviews.
Born on Sept. 2, 1991, Damson Idris reportedly spent his teenage years preparing for a sports career, but he switched tacks before choosing a college. Eventually, he decided to study Theatre, Film & Television Studies at Brunel University London, after which he went on to train at the Identity School of Acting.
The actor’s professional achievements are well-documented, but there’s much less information available about his financial status. How much is Damson Idris’ net worth now? Here’s everything we know about his fortune.
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So, what’s Damson Idris’s net worth in 2022?
As of this writing, Damson Idris’s net worth is estimated to be anywhere between $5 million and $10 million.
Born in Peckham, London, Damson is one of six children. In his youth, Damson was an athlete he had dreams of playing professional football, but in college, he chose to pursue a different path.
After he earned his bachelor’s degree (with honors) from Brunel University London in Theatre, Film, and Television, he attended the Identity School of Acting in London. Among Damson’s former classmates were stars like John Boyega and Letitia Wright.
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DAMSON IDRIS Profile Summary
Damson Idris is a British actor best known for his role as Franklin Saint in FX’s Snowfall from 2017 to 2023. He played the lead in Netflix’s Outside the Wire and appeared in Season 5, Episode 2 of Black Mirror.
- Profession: British actor
- Net worth: $10 million
- Birth name: Adamson Alade-Bo Idris
- Birth date: Sep. 2, 1991
- Birthplace: Peckham, London
- Mother: Philippa Idris
- Education: Brunel University London
Later, he made guest appearances on the BBC’s Miranda, Casualty, and Doctors. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that he got his breakout role as Franklin in Snowfall. Since then, he has also appeared in Netflix’s Black Mirror and Outside the Wire.
Ahead of the Season 6 premiere of Snowfall, Damson hinted that he’s officially off the market, and fans are dying to know more about his new girlfriend. But the real question is — can she fight? *Insert crying emoji.*
Who is Damson Idris dating? He sparked dating rumors with Lori Harvey!
Steve Harvey’s stepdaughter, Lori Harvey is undisputably the internet’s “it” girl. Don’t @ us.
Over the years, the star has been tight-lipped about her high-profile relationships, including the one she’s rumored to have with Damson — that is until she made a cameo on his Instagram stories.
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In early January 2023, Damson posted a photo of him and Lori getting cozy. The kiss Lori and Damson shared in the photo led many to believe that they’re officially a thing. However, in a January 2023 interview with Entertainment Tonight, she set the record straight. According to Lori, she’s a “single woman.”
“I feel like I’m growing as a woman, as an individual. So I just feel like this time is about me. Self-love, self-growth, just being patient with myself,” Lori shared.
Whew, that was close! It seems like our boyfriend is still a bachelor, but he may not be for long!