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Born on October 1, 1987 in Aldgate, United Kingdom, Michaela Coel is a screenwriter, playwright and writer. Michaela Coel is 38 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. Walking away from a huge HBO offer to keep her authorship intact only sharpened my respect. I will watch anything she makes.
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 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Aldgate, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / playwright / writer / film actor
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
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2026-06-17
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?
Born October 1, 1987 (age 38).
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?
Notable works include Chewing Gum, I May Destroy You.
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