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Noel Clarke

Noel Anthony Clarke (born 6 December 1975 - aged 32) is an English actor and writer from London. 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.
He has appeared in several television programmes including Casualty and Metrosexuality. He has had recurring roles as Wyman Norris in the revival series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (2002–2004) and as Mickey Smith in the revival of the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who (2005-2006 and 2008).

Clarke wrote the screenplay for the film Kidulthood, released on 3 March 2006. Its sequel, Adulthood, which Clarke also wrote and directed, was released in the UK 20th June 2008. So far it has been dubbed the UK's number 1 movie of the summer.
His other writing credits include "Combat" (an episode of the Doctor Who spin-off series Torchwood) and West 10 LDN, a pilot for BBC Three about kids on a rough housing estate, broadcast in March 2008.
Clarke also starred in the audio series Dalek Empire: The Fearless, which was released from September to December 2007.




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Noel Clarke - news / articles


  • Adulthood: Noel Clarke Interview - 21 October 2008
    -We had a sit down with Noel Clarke, the young British writer-director-actor behind Adulthood, and he told us about growing up in west London, his upcoming films and his newfound status as an object of lust.- - -LOVEFiLM: Adulthood was one of the most searched

Noel Clarke - what members say


  • Kidulthood
  • Kidulthood review by from Andover, Hampshire England
    Rated - 3 stars Sad Schooldays for Some 8 April 2008
    ...It was interesting that the writer of this story (Noel Clarke) also played one of the lead characters, Sam. The film had a gritty, realistic look to it and I found the ...  
  • Adulthood
  • Adulthood review by Grangey from Abingdon
    Rated - 5 stars Great Sequel 15 August 2008
    ... actors but as you rarely saw them this didnt both me. Brilliant performance by Noel Clarke & the other main characters, certainly was a great and compelling storyline. If...  
  • Adulthood - BLU-RAY Version
  • Adulthood - BLU-RAY Version review by Grangey from Abingdon
    Rated - 5 stars Brilliant follow up 15 August 2008
    ... actors but as you rarely saw them this didnt both me. Brilliant performance by Noel Clarke & the other main characters, certainly was a great and compelling storyline. If...  

Noel Clarke - filmography


  • Doghouse - BLU-RAY Version (2009)
    Starring: Danny Dyer,  Noel Clarke,  Stephen Graham
    Director: Jake West
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    Cult filmmaker Jake West (EVIL ALIENS, RAZOR BLADE SMILE) and comic book writer/illustrator Dan Schaffer ('Dog Witch', 'The Scribbler') unite for this distinctively British horror comedy. When a group of young men--including Danny Dyer (THE BUSINESS, SEVERANCE), Noel Clarke (TV's DOCTOR WHO, ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 60% from 147 members
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  • Doghouse on DVD (2009)
    Starring: Danny Dyer,  Stephen Graham,  Noel Clarke
    Director: Jake West
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    A group of men head to a remote village to help one of their friends get over his divorce; when they get there, though, they discover that all the women have been infected with a virus that makes them man-hating cannibals.
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 63% from 675 members
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  • Adulthood on DVD (2008)
    Starring: Adam Deacon,  Nathan Constance,  Ben Drew
    Director: Noel Clarke
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Powerful, disturbing and moving in equal measure, 2005's acclaimed "Kidulthood" took us deep into London's unseen underbelly, delivering a raw, hard-hitting reflection of what life is like for 21st century teenagers. "Adulthood" follows up that tale as Sam Peel is released from jail and must ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 11,292 members
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  • Kidulthood on DVD (2006)
    Starring: Ami Ameen,  Red Madrell,  Noel Clarke
    Director: Menhaj Huda
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
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    For 15 year old Trife, a boy from west London, life is a day to day struggle. Trapped between the worlds of his school friends, the girl he loves and the draw of his powerfuland dangerous uncle, Trife must choose between the path he knows is right anda life of guns, drugs and violence he has come ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 15,903 members
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  • Kidulthood - BLU-RAY Version (2006)
    Starring: Ami Ameen,  Red Madrell,  Noel Clarke
    Director: Menhaj Huda
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
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    Trife is a 15-year-old West Londoner, torn between doing the right thing and mounting peer pressure to do the opposite. His circle of friends are not the only negative influence in his life: his uncle, too, seems to be leading him astray. When a tragedy involving a young girl’s suicide forces the ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 906 members
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  • Dubplate Drama - Series 2 (2 discs) on DVD
    Starring: Shystie,  Noel Clarke,  Rodney P
    Director: Luke Hyams
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    The eagerly anticipated second series of the hit Channel 4 show Dubplate Drama contains all tweleve gripping episodes along with extras and exclusive behind the scenes "B Sides" footage. We pick up the story of Dionne (Shystie), a young female MC trying to make her way in the UK music scene. ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 72% from 38 members
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Noel Clarke - watch online


  • Kidulthood to Watch Now (2006)
    Starring: Ami Ameen,  Red Madrell,  Noel Clarke
    Director: Menhaj Huda
    Certificate: Certificate: 15 (TBC)
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    Run time: 89 minutes
    For 15 year old Trife, a boy from west London, life is a day to day struggle. Trapped between the worlds of his school friends, the girl he loves and the draw of his powerfuland dangerous uncle, Trife must choose between the path he knows is right anda life of guns, drugs and violence he has come ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 24 members
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Noel Clarke facts

5 most recent films

Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll - 3 stars
Doghouse - BLU-RAY Version - 3.0 stars
Doghouse - 3.0 stars
Adulthood - 3.5 stars
Adulthood - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Doctor Who - The New Series - Series 2 - Vol. 2 - 4.0 stars
Doctor Who - The New Series - Series 2 - Vol. 1 - 4.0 stars
Auf Wiedersehen Pet - The Special - 4.0 stars
Auf Wiedersehen Pet - The Complete Fourth Series - 3.5 stars
Kidulthood - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll - 3 stars
Heartless - 3.5 stars
Dubplate Drama - Series 2 - 3.5 stars
Doghouse - BLU-RAY Version - 3.0 stars
Doghouse - 3.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Red Madrell - 7 times - show films
Femi Oyeniran - 7 times - show films
Adam Deacon - 7 times - show films
Danny Dyer - 6 times - show films
Arnold Oceng - 4 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Luke Hyams - 3 times - show films
Menhaj Huda - 3 times - show films
Sandy Johnson - 2 times - show films
James Hawes - 2 times - show films
Jake West - 2 times - show films