Angel Coulby facts for kids
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Angel Leonie Coulby
30 August 1980 Islington, London, England
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| Alma mater | Queen Margaret University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Children | 1 |
Angel Leonie Coulby, born on August 30, 1980, is an English actress. She is best known for playing Gwen (who later became Queen Guinevere) in the popular BBC fantasy TV show Merlin.
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Early Life and Education
Angel Coulby was born and grew up in Finsbury Park, London. Her family background is Afro-Guyanese.
She studied acting at the Queen Margaret University School of Drama in Edinburgh. She earned a top degree and received the Laurence Olivier Bursary in 2000. This bursary is a special award for talented drama students.
Acting Career Highlights
Coulby first appeared in an episode of Scariest Places on Earth. Her big break came in 2001 with a role in the BBC comedy show 'Orrible.
Starring as Gwen in Merlin
Angel Coulby was chosen to play Gwen in the BBC One fantasy series Merlin. Gwen later becomes Queen Guinevere.
Coulby liked playing Gwen because her character changed a lot. She started as a humble maidservant and grew into a strong, capable queen. She appeared in 61 out of 65 episodes across all five seasons of the show.
Other Key Roles
In 2013, Coulby took on the main role of Jessie, a jazz singer, in the BBC Two drama Dancing on the Edge. She acted alongside famous stars like Chiwetel Ejiofor and John Goodman.
In February 2013, it was announced that Coulby would star in The Tunnel. This show is a British-French crime drama. She played Laura Roebuck and starred with Stephen Dillane and Clémence Poésy. She returned for a second series in 2016.
Coulby also returned to the stage in 2020 for the play Albion at the Almeida Theatre. This play was filmed and shown on BBC Four.
In March 2020, Coulby joined the cast of the Apple TV+ thriller Suspicion. She plays Vanessa Okoye, an investigator looking into a kidnapping.
In June 2021, it was announced that Coulby would star as Diana in the series The Net. This Austrian football drama aired in November 2022.
In 2022, she also performed in the play The Forest at the Hampstead Theatre. She played Sophie, the mistress of the main character.
Personal Life
In 2019, Angel Coulby shared that she had become a mother. Her son was born in 2018.
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | 'Orrible | Shiv | 4 episodes |
| 2001 | Scariest Places on Earth | Awassa Tact (scared student) | Episode: "Exorcism: Greyfriars Cemetery 1" |
| 2002 | Casualty | Sally | Episode: "In the Heat of the Night" |
| Having It Off | Kylie Riley | TV series | |
| A Good Thief | Leah Pickering | TV movie | |
| 2003 | The Second Coming | PC Louise Fraser | TV miniseries |
| Manchild | Pippa | 1 episode | |
| 2004 | Making Waves | LMA Anita Cook | 2 episodes |
| As If | Amber | 7 episodes | |
| Conviction | Jemma Ryan | 6 episodes | |
| Holby City | Maxine Framley | Episode: "A Good Day to Bury Bad News" | |
| 2005 | The Jacket | Intern No. 2 | |
| Murder Investigation Team | Lee Allanson | 1 episode | |
| The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse | Receptionist | ||
| Imagine Me & You | Anna | ||
| Vincent | Gillian Lafferty | 7 episodes | |
| 2006 | Hustle | Alice | Episode: "A Bollywood Dream" |
| Doctor Who | Katherine | Episode: "The Girl in the Fireplace" | |
| The Bill | Zoe Hughes | Episode: "Good for Gold" | |
| Tripping Over | Charity | 1 episode | |
| 2007 | Blue Murder | Kate Malin' | Episode: "Crisis Management" |
| Magicians | Receptionist | ||
| Gina's Laughing Gear | Nurse Jones | Episode: "Dollby City" | |
| Secret Life | Young Mum | TV movie | |
| New Street Law | Sharon Weir | 1 episode | |
| Talk to Me | Faith | 4 episodes | |
| The Visit | Rachael | 6 episodes | |
| Life Is Wild | Episode: "Heritage Day" | ||
| 2008–2012 | Merlin | Guinevere "Gwen" | Main role; 61 episodes |
| 2013 | Dancing on the Edge | Jessie Taylor | Main role |
| 2013–2018 | The Tunnel | Laura Roebuck | Main role; 21 episodes |
| 2015–2020 | Thunderbirds Are Go | Tanusha "Kayo" Kyrano | Main role; voice |
| 2016 | Undercover | Julia Redhead | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Hooten & the Lady | Melina | Episode: "Egypt" |
| 2017 | Man in an Orange Shirt | Claudie | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Body Slam | Ruth | Short movie |
| 2018 | Innocent | Detective Inspector Cathy Hudson | Main role; 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Moving On | Lisa | Episode: "Time Out" |
| 2022 | Suspicion | Vanessa Okoye | Main role; 8 episodes |
| 2022 | The Net - Prometheus | Diana | TV series |
Theatre Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Company | Notes |
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| 2002 | Lavender Blue | Jess | Muriel Romanes | Royal Lyceum Theatre | |
| 2007 | Statement of Regret | Issimama Banjoko | Jeremy Herrin | Cottesloe Theatre | |
| 2014 | Good People | Katie | Jonathan Kent | Hampstead Theatre / Noël Coward Theatre | |
| 2020 | Albion | Anna | Rupert Goold | Almeida Theatre | |
| 2022 | The Forest | Sophie | Jonathan Kent | Hampstead Theatre |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Result |
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| 2010 | Monte Carlo TV Festival Awards | Golden Nymph Outstanding Actress – Drama Series | Gwen in Merlin | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Angel Coulby para niños
