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Born on January 9, 1987 in Galway, Ireland, Nicola Coughlan is an actor. Nicola Coughlan is 39 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Calasanctius College.
My Take
Nicola Coughlan is the kind of late-bloomer story I genuinely root for. Breaking through after thirty with Derry Girls, then climbing to a leading role as Penelope in Bridgerton, she earned every bit of that spotlight the slow way. What I admire most is how she refuses to let anyone's narrow expectations define her presence on screen; she simply commands attention. There is real warmth and self-possession in how she carries roles that lesser actors might have shrunk into. From Galway to the heart of two beloved shows on both sides of the Atlantic, hers is a trajectory I'll keep watching.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nicola Coughlan
- Name (Japanese)
- ニコラ・コクラン
- Reading
- にこら・こくらん
- Born
- January 9, 1987 (age 39)
- Origin
- Galway, Ireland
- Occupation
- actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- Calasanctius College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Nicola Coughlan born?
Nicola Coughlan was born on January 9, 1987 and is 39 years old.
Where is Nicola Coughlan from?
Nicola Coughlan is from Galway, Ireland.
What does Nicola Coughlan do?
Nicola Coughlan works as actor.
Where did Nicola Coughlan study?
Nicola Coughlan attended Calasanctius College.
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