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Quick facts for kids Noel Clarke
Clarke in 2023
Born	Noel Anthony Clarke (1975-12-06) 6 December 1975 (age 49) Notting Hill, London, England
Occupation	Actor writer producer director
Years active	1999–2021
Spouse(s)	Iris Da-Silva
Children	4

Noel Anthony Clarke, born on December 6, 1975, is an English actor, writer, director, and producer. He became well-known for playing Mickey Smith in the TV show Doctor Who from 2005 to 2010.

He also earned praise for writing, directing, and starring in popular teen films like Kidulthood (2006), Adulthood (2008), and Brotherhood (2016). These movies explored the lives of young people in London. He also worked on the TV pilot West 10 LDN (2008).

Noel Clarke has been involved in many other projects. He wrote, directed, produced, or acted in the heist film 4.3.2.1. (2010), the sports drama Fast Girls (2012), and the sci-fi movies Storage 24 (2012) and The Anomaly (2014).

In television, he helped create and star in the action drama Bulletproof (2018–2021) for Sky One, alongside Ashley Walters. His work is often praised for showing the experiences of Black-British working-class people in a way that many can see.

As an actor, Clarke first appeared in the film I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003). He has since acted in films such as Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and SAS: Red Notice (2021). After Kidulthood, he started his own company, Unstoppable Film and Television, with his friend Jason Maza.

Noel Clarke has won several awards, including the Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Performer in 2003 and the BAFTA Orange Rising Star Award in 2009.

Noel Clarke's Early Life

Noel Clarke was born in Notting Hill, West London. His parents were from Trinidad. His mother, Gemma, was a nurse, and his father, Alphaeus, was a carpenter. His parents separated when he was very young. His mother raised him on a council estate in Ladbroke Grove.

Clarke studied Media at the University of North London. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a personal trainer. He then took acting classes at London's Actors Centre to improve his skills.

Noel Clarke's Career Journey

Starting in TV and Stage (2001–2005)

Noel Clarke had regular roles on TV shows early in his career. He played Wyman Norris in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (2002–2004). He also became well-known as Mickey Smith in the popular science-fiction series Doctor Who (2005–2006). He was the first Black companion in the show. He returned to play Mickey in later Doctor Who episodes in 2008 and 2010.

He also appeared in other TV shows like Casualty. Clarke also wrote an episode for Doctor Who's spin-off series, Torchwood, called "Combat." He also wrote West 10 LDN, a TV pilot about young people living on a tough housing estate. In 2003, he won the Laurence Olivier Award for "Most Promising Newcomer" for his acting in the play Where Do We Live.

Becoming a Filmmaker (2006–2012)

Noel Clarke started his filmmaking journey by writing the movie Kidulthood. This film was about teenagers growing up in Ladbroke Grove, West London. Clarke based the story on his own experiences. The movie was made with a small budget and was released in 2006. It earned a lot of money and was talked about a lot for how it showed teenage life in London.

In 2008, after Kidulthood was a success, Clarke wrote and starred in Adulthood. This was also his first time directing a film. He said directing was a challenge but worth it. Adulthood was very successful, becoming one of the highest-earning British films of 2008.

Clarke in 2008

In 2009, Clarke won a BAFTA award for "Orange Rising Star." Because of his success with Kidulthood and Adulthood, and his BAFTA win, he was recognized as an important person in the media world.

In 2010, Clarke wrote and co-directed 4.3.2.1., a heist movie about four girls involved in a diamond theft. The film had a well-known cast but received mixed reviews.

After 4.3.2.1., Clarke continued to work on mainstream British films. He co-wrote Fast Girls (2012), a sports film about sprinters. He also wrote Storage 24 (2012), a science fiction-horror movie. Both films received generally positive reviews.

Continuing His Work (2013–2016)

Noel Clarke at the BAFTA Film Awards 2015

In 2013, Noel Clarke appeared in the big science fiction film Star Trek Into Darkness. He played Thomas Harewood, a family man.

In 2015, Clarke created a short-lived superhero comic series called The Troop. The first issue came out in December 2015 and was well-received.

In 2016, Clarke returned to write, direct, produce, and star in Brotherhood. This film was a sequel to Adulthood and the final part of his "Hood Trilogy." The movie was shown at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. It was released in August 2016 and was a big success at the box office, earning more money than the previous films in the trilogy.

Working in Television (2018–2021)

Bulletproof

In 2018, Noel Clarke helped create, write, and star in the Sky One police drama series Bulletproof. He starred alongside Ashley Walters. The show followed two detective friends, Aaron Bishop (Clarke) and Ronnie Pike Jr. (Walters), as they investigated dangerous criminals.

The idea for Bulletproof had been thought about for several years. The first season of Bulletproof aired in May 2018 and received good reviews. A second season followed, and then a special three-part series was broadcast in 2021, where Bishop and Pike traveled to South Africa. In May 2021, the series was officially canceled by Sky One.

Viewpoint

In 2021, Clarke starred in and helped produce the ITV police drama miniseries Viewpoint. It aired nightly in April 2021.

Noel Clarke's Family Life

Noel Clarke lives in London with his wife, Iris Da-Silva. They have four children together.

Noel Clarke's Film and TV Work

Films

Television Shows

Short Films

Noel Clarke's Theatre Work

• 2003: Where Do We Live at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs at the Royal Court

Noel Clarke's Awards

See also

In Spanish: Noel Clarke para niños