Noel Clarke

Noel Anthony Clarke (born 6 December 1975) is an English actor, writer, director and producer. He became well known for his role as Mickey Smith in the TV series Doctor Who and for writing and acting in the films Kidulthood and Adulthood.

 Early life 
Noel Clarke was born in Notting Hill, London. He grew up in West London and started acting on stage and television before making films.

 Career 
Clarke wrote the screenplay for the film Kidulthood (2006). He then wrote, directed and starred in its sequel Adulthood (2008) and later wrote and directed Brotherhood (2016). He has acted in many films and television shows, and co-created and starred in the Sky series Bulletproof.

 Allegations and legal cases 
In April 2021, The Guardian published allegations by more than 20 women who said Clarke had acted abusively, bullied or sexually harassed them while working in film and TV.

In March 2022, the Metropolitan Police said there was not enough evidence to open a criminal investigation into the allegations. Clarke brought a libel case against The Guardian. In August 2025 the High Court found that the newspaper's defences were established and dismissed Clarke's claim, concluding that the reporting was not proven to be defamatory in the way Clarke alleged.

 Personal life 
Clarke is married to Iris Da-Silva. They have four children. He lives in London.

Selected filmography
As actor
 Kidulthood (2006)
 Adulthood (2008)
 Star Trek Into Darkness (small role, 2013)
 Brotherhood (2016)

As writer / director
 Kidulthood (writer, 2006)
 Adulthood (writer, director, 2008)
 Brotherhood (writer, director, 2016)

References

Other websites
 Noel Clarke on Wikipedia
 Authoritative reporting about the 2021 allegations and the High Court case

Category:1975 births
Category:Living people
Category:Actors from London
Category:English movie actors
Category:English movie directors
Category:English television actors
Category:English television writers
Category:English screenwriters
Category:English movie producers