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| image = Noel Clarke.jpg | |image = Noel Clarke.jpg | ||
| birth date = [[6 December (people)|6 December]] [[1975 (people)|1975]] | |birth date = [[6 December (people)|6 December]] [[1975 (people)|1975]] | ||
| role = [[Mickey Smith | |role = [[Mickey Smith]] | ||
| job title = | |job title = Actor, Writer | ||
|time = [[2005 (production)|2005]]-[[2010 (production)|2010]] | |||
| time = [[2005 (production)|2005]] - [[2010 (production)|2010]] | |non dwu = {{il|''Aufwiedersehen, Pet''|''Kidulthood''|''4.3.2.1.''}} | ||
| non dwu = {{il|''Aufwiedersehen, Pet''|''Kidulthood''|''4.3.2.1.''}} | |imdb = 0164929 | ||
| imdb = 0164929 | |twitter = NoelClarke | ||
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}}'''Noel Clarke''' (born | '''Noel Anthony Clarke''' (born [[6 December (people)|6 December]] [[1975 (people)|1975]]<ref>[[DWDVDF 130]]</ref>) has had several roles within the [[Doctor Who universe]], most notably playing [[Mickey Smith]] in ''[[Doctor Who]]'', as well as Mickey's [[Pete's World|alternative world double]] [[Ricky Smith|Ricky]], and also [[Salus Kade]] in ''[[Dalek Empire IV: The Fearless]]''. | ||
Outside of acting, he also wrote the ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' episode ''[[Combat]]'', giving him the distinction of being the first recurring ''Doctor Who'' actor to write the script for an official television episode of the DWU. | Outside of acting, he also wrote the ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' episode ''[[Combat (TV story)|Combat]]'', giving him the distinction of being the first recurring ''Doctor Who'' actor to write the script for an official television episode of the DWU and the first writer of colour for the DWU, although not for ''Doctor Who'' itself. | ||
As well as narrating the ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' episode ''[[Desert Storm (CON episode)|Desert Storm]]'', he also narrated the documentary ''[[Race Against Time (documentary)|Race Against Time]]'', released on the DVD release of ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]''. | |||
== Working with the ''Doctor Who'' universe == | == Working with the ''Doctor Who'' universe == | ||
Clarke played the recurring role of [[Mickey Smith]] throughout the first two series of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' since its revival. He first appeared in the pilot episode ''[[Rose (TV story)|Rose]]''. but was only considered a proper [[companion]] the following year, in ''[[School Reunion]]''. He reprised the role twice more after the second series, in ''[[Journey's End]]'', and ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]''. | Clarke played the recurring role of [[Mickey Smith]] throughout the first two series of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' since its revival. He first appeared in the pilot episode ''[[Rose (TV story)|Rose]]''. but was only considered a proper [[companion]] the following year, in ''[[School Reunion (TV story)|School Reunion]]''. He reprised the role twice more after the second series, in ''[[Journey's End (TV story)|Journey's End]]'', and ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]''. | ||
He also narrated the ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' episode ''[[Desert Storm]]'', and came second in ''[[The Weakest Link: Doctor Who Special]]''. | He also narrated the ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' episode ''[[Desert Storm (CON episode)|Desert Storm]]'', and came second in ''[[The Weakest Link: Doctor Who Special]]''. | ||
== Other work == | == Other work == | ||
Clarke appeared in several other television programmes, including | Clarke appeared in several other television programmes, including ''[[Casualty]]'' and {{wi|Metrosexuality}}. He had a recurring role as Wyman Norris in the revival series of {{wi|Auf Wiedersehen, Pet}} (2002–2004). In 2003, he won the {{w|Laurence Olivier Award}} for "Most Promising Newcomer" for his performance in the play ''Where Do We Live'' at the {{w|Royal Court Theatre}}. | ||
Clarke wrote the script for the film {{wi|Kidulthood}}, which was released in 2006. He wrote and directed {{wi|Adulthood (film)|Adulthood}}, the film's sequel, and asked [[Nicholas Briggs]], whom he knew from ''Doctor Who'', to appear in it as Max. | Clarke wrote the script for the film {{wi|Kidulthood}}, which was released in 2006. He wrote and directed {{wi|Adulthood (film)|Adulthood}}, the film's sequel, and asked [[Nicholas Briggs]], whom he knew from ''Doctor Who'', to appear in it as Max. | ||
Clarke also wrote, co-directed, and starred in the 2010 film ''4.3.2.1.'', which also stars ''Doctor Who'' actors such as [[Michelle Ryan]], [[Camille Coduri]], and [[Nicholas Briggs]]. Audio actor [[Alexander Siddig]] | Clarke also wrote, co-directed, and starred in the 2010 film ''4.3.2.1.'', which also stars ''Doctor Who'' actors such as [[Michelle Ryan]], [[Camille Coduri]], and [[Nicholas Briggs]]. Audio actor [[Alexander Siddig]], Emma Roberts (the daughter of [[Eric Roberts]]) and [[Sean Pertwee]] (the son of [[Jon Pertwee]]), also starred in the film. | ||
== Sexual misconduct allegations == | |||
In April 2021, shortly after winning the [[BAFTA]] Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award, Clarke had his award and membership suspended following ''[[The Guardian]]''{{'}}s report of accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct by 20 women. Clarke has denied the majority of the allegations against him.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/apr/29/actor-noel-clarke-accused-of-groping-harassment-and-bullying-by-20-women The Guardian]</ref> The case was subsequently dropped due to insufficient evidence.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/mar/27/police-will-not-investigate-sexual-harassment-claims-against-noel-clarke The Guardian]</ref> | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:13, 5 December 2023
Noel Anthony Clarke (born 6 December 1975[1]) has had several roles within the Doctor Who universe, most notably playing Mickey Smith in Doctor Who, as well as Mickey's alternative world double Ricky, and also Salus Kade in Dalek Empire IV: The Fearless.
Outside of acting, he also wrote the Torchwood episode Combat, giving him the distinction of being the first recurring Doctor Who actor to write the script for an official television episode of the DWU and the first writer of colour for the DWU, although not for Doctor Who itself.
As well as narrating the Doctor Who Confidential episode Desert Storm, he also narrated the documentary Race Against Time, released on the DVD release of The Mutants.
Working with the Doctor Who universe[[edit] | [edit source]]
Clarke played the recurring role of Mickey Smith throughout the first two series of Doctor Who since its revival. He first appeared in the pilot episode Rose. but was only considered a proper companion the following year, in School Reunion. He reprised the role twice more after the second series, in Journey's End, and The End of Time.
He also narrated the Doctor Who Confidential episode Desert Storm, and came second in The Weakest Link: Doctor Who Special.
Other work[[edit] | [edit source]]
Clarke appeared in several other television programmes, including Casualty and Metrosexuality. He had a recurring role as Wyman Norris in the revival series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (2002–2004). In 2003, he won the Laurence Olivier Award for "Most Promising Newcomer" for his performance in the play Where Do We Live at the Royal Court Theatre.
Clarke wrote the script for the film Kidulthood, which was released in 2006. He wrote and directed Adulthood, the film's sequel, and asked Nicholas Briggs, whom he knew from Doctor Who, to appear in it as Max.
Clarke also wrote, co-directed, and starred in the 2010 film 4.3.2.1., which also stars Doctor Who actors such as Michelle Ryan, Camille Coduri, and Nicholas Briggs. Audio actor Alexander Siddig, Emma Roberts (the daughter of Eric Roberts) and Sean Pertwee (the son of Jon Pertwee), also starred in the film.
Sexual misconduct allegations[[edit] | [edit source]]
In April 2021, shortly after winning the BAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award, Clarke had his award and membership suspended following The Guardian's report of accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct by 20 women. Clarke has denied the majority of the allegations against him.[2] The case was subsequently dropped due to insufficient evidence.[3]
