Damson Idris Parents: Who Are Damson Idris’ Parents?
Sarah Rowe
Updated on March 09, 2026
Damson Idris is a British actor. He currently stars in John Singleton’s crime drama Snowfall, Idris also played the co-lead in Netflix’s sci-fi action film Outside the Wire (2021).
Born in Peckham, South-East London, he earned a BA Honours degree in Theatre, Film & Television studies.
Idris went on to train at the prestigious Identity School of Acting in London alongside Hollywood stars such as John Boyega, Letitia Wright, and Malachi Kirby.
After performing at the Royal National Theatre in London, Idris decided to pursue television and film roles.
Damson Idris Parents: Who Are Damson Idris’ Parents?
Philippa Idris is known as the mother of Damson Idris. She comes from Oyo States, in the southern part of Nigeria.
She worked at the Basil Street Hotel in London, United Kingdom. According to reports Philippa moved to London in the 1980s.
There is not much known about Damson’s mother.
However, Damson’s father’s identity is not known.