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Born on October 1, 1987 in Aldgate, United Kingdom, Michaela Coel is a screenwriter, playwright and writer. Michaela Coel is 39 years old as of 2026. Listed accolades include British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance (2016), OkayAfrica 100 Women (2017), Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award (2022) and 1 more. Credited works include Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You.
My Take
Michaela Coel is, for my money, one of the bravest creators working today. Born in Aldgate to Ghanaian heritage, she writes and performs her own material, and with I May Destroy You she turned her own trauma into television that refuses easy answers. That takes a kind of courage most artists never summon. From the BAFTA comedy win for Chewing Gum to the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award and a Royal Society of Literature fellowship, the range of recognition mirrors the range of her gifts. Turning down a $1 million Netflix offer to keep her authorship intact only sharpened my respect. I will watch anything she makes.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michaela Coel
- Name (Japanese)
- ミカエラ・コール
- Reading
- みかえら・こーる
- Born
- October 1, 1987 (age 39)
- Origin
- Aldgate, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / playwright / writer / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2016 British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance
- 2017 OkayAfrica 100 Women
- 2022 Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
- 2022 Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Chewing Gum |
| Notable work | I May Destroy You |
4. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/MichaelaCoel
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaela%20Coel
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18637243
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michaela Coel born?
Michaela Coel was born on October 1, 1987 and is 39 years old.
Where is Michaela Coel from?
Michaela Coel is from Aldgate, United Kingdom.
What does Michaela Coel do?
Michaela Coel works as actor, screenwriter, playwright, writer, film actor.
What is Michaela Coel known for?
Michaela Coel's notable works include Chewing Gum, I May Destroy You.
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