The "smile" was born in Nottingham, Mohammed Idriss was brought up in North London went to Sir Phillip Magnus school and then on to Highbury Grove school. Although taking drama in school he initially took up the same professional as his father who is an accountant, after a long break from drama and acting he reignited his love for acting by initially getting involved with Bollywood films and supporting artiste work. He then moved on to get invaluable training from Mark McGann and Drama Direct. He then attended a short course at the Poor School King's Cross. Mo Has one daughter Imogen.