Damson Idris was born to his parents on September 2, 1991, in Peckham, South London, UK.
With his biological father out of the picture, the British actor was raised by his single Nigerian immigrant mother, Philippa Idris, of Yoruba-Nigerian descent.
Idris credits all his current success to his mother, who worked multiple jobs to ensure her children’s success.
While Damson was talking about their upbringing and the struggles in media, He said, “We were dirt poor. It was roaches, 23 different carpets in the house and the mattress that your mum took from outside so the bottom of it is still pissy.”
When the Snowfall star received the award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series in March 2024, he did not forget to mention his mother.
Prior to the award show, his mother, who was planning to fly from Lagos, Nigeria, warned him that if she was flying for 17 hours, he better win the award.
Damson, inviting his mother to an award show, speaks a ton as to how much he loves his mother.
His Mother Is His ”Ultimate Hero”
Damson’s mother, Philippa, moved to London from Oyo State, Nigeria, to live a better life in the 1980s.
Despite the absence of his father, his mother raised her kids alone and did everything to provide for her kids.
Philippa used to work multiple jobs to sustain her livelihood. Despite financial hardship, Damson remembers his mother making efforts to put a smile on their face.
There was a time when his mother dressed him in a three-piece gold outfit on his birthday.
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Raising her kids singlehandedly, Philippa made sure to keep her kids close to their Nigerian roots.
Mama Idris taught her kids to always ”Live like the Romans, but don’t forget where you came from.”
Coming from a foreign land, Damson’s mother did a very good job guiding her kids to their respective careers.
Now among the A-list actors in Hollywood, Damson Idris credits all his success to his mother.
Damson Is Six Out Of His Five Elder Siblings
Damson Idris is the youngest in a family of six. He has two sisters and three brothers as siblings.
All of his siblings are in a better position in their life. His older siblings’ identity and personal information are not published publicly.
Damson’s oldest brother is a regional manager. The second eldest brother works in IT, and the third eldest is a lawyer. Similarly, Damson’s sisters are business managers.
With all his siblings in business, law, and technology careers, Damson did not feel any pressure to study law or business management.
Hence, he decided to study drama at Brunel University, London. Consequently, he studied BA honours degree in Theatre, Film, and Television Studies.
Despite being in different professions, all six Idris siblings frequently find time for family.
During Damson’s struggling phase, his siblings relentlessly supported him financially and mentally, along with their invaluable guidance and advice.
FAQs
1) How Did Damson Start His Acting Career After Completing His University Degree?
After graduating from university, Damson began his acting career in London’s local venues, including ”the Arcola” and ”Finborough Theatres”.
2) What Was Damson Initially Passionate About?
While growing up, Damson did not aspire to be an actor. Instead, he was passionate about football. When his football dreams did not materialize, he opted to study drama at Brunel University.
3) Which Brand Does Damson Endorse?
British actor Damson is a brand ambassador for Prada.
4) What Is The Net Worth of The Snowfall TV Series Actor?
Damson Idris’s net worth is speculated to be between $10 and $13 million as of 2024. He reportedly earned around $80,000 per episode for the Snowfall TV series.
