Michaela Coel

Q: Has Michaela Coel won any awards?

Yes, Michaela Coel has won several awards including the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Writing for 'Chewing Gum' and the BAFTA for Best Mini-Series for 'I May Destroy You.'

Q: What was Michaela Coel's first film?

Michaela Coel's first film appearance was in 'The Aliens' in 2016, where she played the character of a human resident in a world shared with aliens.

Q: How did Michaela Coel start her career?

Michaela Coel began her career as a playwright and performer, developing her unique voice through stage productions before transitioning to television with 'Chewing Gum.'

Q: What is Michaela Coel's background?

Michaela Coel was born to Ghanaian parents in London and has often drawn on her cultural heritage in her work, exploring themes of identity and belonging.

Q: What is Michaela Coel's estimated net worth?

Michaela Coel's estimated net worth is around $1 million, primarily from her successful career in television and writing.

Q: What themes does Michaela Coel explore in her work?

Michaela Coel often explores themes of identity, race, and relationships in her work, addressing complex social issues with humor and depth.

Q: What impact has Michaela Coel had on the industry?

Michaela Coel has made a significant impact on the industry by breaking barriers for Black women in television, inspiring a new generation of writers and creators with her authentic storytelling.

Known for

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

IMDb 6.7 / 10

2022 / Action, Adventure / 154mins

Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2008)

IMDb 6.9 / 10

2008 / Action, Fantasy / 3 min

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance...

I May Destroy You (2020)

IMDb 8.1 / 10

2020 / Drama / 30 min

Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great...

Name

Michaela Coel

Height

5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)

Born

1 October 1987, London, England

Children

None

Parents

Cynthia Coel, Kwame Kwei-Armah

Estimated Net Worth

$1 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	Movie Mother Mary Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former...	Sam Anselm	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2026	Movie The Christophers The estranged children of a once-famous artist hire a forger to complete his unfinished works so they can be "discovered"...	Lori Butler	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2024	TV Mr. & Mrs. Smith Meet the Smiths: two lonely strangers, John and Jane, who have given up their lives and identities to be thrown...	Bev	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2022	Movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the...	Aneka	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2020	TV I May Destroy You Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with...	Arabella Essiuedu	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2019	TV RuPaul's Drag Race UK RuPaul has made the trip across the pond in search of a queen with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve and...	Self - Guest Judge	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2018	Movie Been So Long A single mother in London's Camden Town hears music when she meets a handsome stranger with a past. But she's...	Simone	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2018	TV Black Earth Rising As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK....	Kate Ashby	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2017	Movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her...	Resistance Monitor	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2016	TV The Aliens Nearly 40 years ago aliens crash-landed in the UK. They look like us, but are forced to live in a...	Lilyhot	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2015	TV London Spy A chance romance between two men from very different worlds, one from the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service, the...	Journalist	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2015	TV Chewing Gum The life of Tracey, a religious, Beyoncé-obsessed 22-year-old living in an estate in Tower Hamlets, and the mishaps of her...	Tracey Gordon	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2014	Movie Monsters: Dark Continent Seven years on from the events of Monsters, and the ‘Infected Zones’ have spread worldwide. Humans have been knocked off...	Kelly	TMDB 4.7 / 10
2014	Movie National Theatre Live: Medea Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne...	Nurse	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2014	Movie National Theatre Live: Chewing Gum Dreams Meet Tracey Gordon. Friendship, sex, UK garage, school, teachers, periods, emergency contraception, raves, tampons, white boys, God, money. Friendship. The...	Tracey Gordon	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2014	TV The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2013	Movie National Theatre Live: Home Bullet doesn't want to call a hostel home. Eritrean Girl was smuggled here in a lorry. Singing Boy dreams of...	Young Mum / Portugal	Not rated
2011	TV Black Mirror Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.	Airline Stewardess	TMDB 8.3 / 10
2011	TV Black Mirror Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.	Shania	TMDB 8.3 / 10
2011	TV Comedy Blaps Comedy Blaps is Channel 4's vehicle for piloting comedy online. Some pilots consist of a single short, whereas others consist...	Tracey Gordon	Not rated
2011	TV Top Boy A thrilling and raw crime drama following a gang of drug dealers in Hackney, London - an honest and gripping...	Kayla	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2007	TV The Graham Norton Show Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The...	Self	TMDB 7.2 / 10
1996	TV The Daily Show The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
TBA	TV First Day on Earth British novelist Henri is stuck. Work has dried up, her relationship is going nowhere. So when she's offered a job...	Henri	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2026	Movie Proper Ladies Four very different schoolgirls are thrown together in detention. As they plan their escape, the situation spirals out of control.	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 3.0 / 10
2024	Movie Babygirl A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much...	Thanks Crew	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2020	TV I May Destroy You Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2020	TV I May Destroy You Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2020	TV I May Destroy You Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2020	TV I May Destroy You Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with...	Creator Creator	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2015	TV Chewing Gum The life of Tracey, a religious, Beyoncé-obsessed 22-year-old living in an estate in Tower Hamlets, and the mishaps of her...	Original Music Composer Sound	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2015	TV Chewing Gum The life of Tracey, a religious, Beyoncé-obsessed 22-year-old living in an estate in Tower Hamlets, and the mishaps of her...	Creator Creator	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2014	Movie National Theatre Live: Chewing Gum Dreams Meet Tracey Gordon. Friendship, sex, UK garage, school, teachers, periods, emergency contraception, raves, tampons, white boys, God, money. Friendship. The...	Writer Writing	TMDB 10.0 / 10
TBA	TV First Day on Earth British novelist Henri is stuck. Work has dried up, her relationship is going nowhere. So when she's offered a job...	Executive Producer Production	Not rated
TBA	TV First Day on Earth British novelist Henri is stuck. Work has dried up, her relationship is going nowhere. So when she's offered a job...	Creator Creator	Not rated
TBA	Movie Bloodsport A reimagining of the 1988 film. Plot TBA.	Director Directing	Not rated
TBA	Movie Bloodsport A reimagining of the 1988 film. Plot TBA.	Screenplay Writing	Not rated

Mother Mary

2026 / TMDB 5.7

The Christophers

2026 / TMDB 6.8

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

2022 / TMDB 7.0

Been So Long

2018 / TMDB 5.5

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

2017 / TMDB 6.8

Monsters: Dark Continent

2014 / TMDB 4.7

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Got a question about Michaela Coel?

What are Michaela Coel's most successful films?

Michaela Coel is best known for her roles in 'I May Destroy You' and 'Chewing Gum.' Both projects have received critical acclaim and numerous awards, showcasing her talent as a writer and actress.

Has Michaela Coel won any awards?

What was Michaela Coel's first film?

How did Michaela Coel start her career?

What is Michaela Coel's background?

What is Michaela Coel's estimated net worth?

What themes does Michaela Coel explore in her work?

What impact has Michaela Coel had on the industry?