Noel Clarke suspended by Bafta following sexual misconduct allegations Noel Clarke has vehemently denied sexual misconduct accusations against him after Bafta suspended his membership. The actor and producer recently received an outstanding British contribution to cinema award which the academy has also been suspeneded “in light of the allegations of serious misconduct”. The claims were levelled against the the 45-year-old in The Guardian. It said 20 women, who knew Clarke in a professional capacity, had come forward with allegations of misconduct. He is best known for his roles in Doctor Who and co-creating The Hood Trilogy, in which he stars. Clarke, currently appearing in ITV thriller Viewpoint, said: “In a 20-year career, I have put inclusivity and diversity at the forefront of my work and never had a complaint made against me.
Actor Noel Clarke stripped of BAFTA as more than 20 women come forward
Movies by Simon Boyle, Alex Winter 30th Apr 2021 8:37 AM British actor Noel Clarke has been stripped of his BAFTA award, just three weeks after he was awarded the gong - after it was alleged he sexually harassed, groped and bullied multiple women. That award has today been suspended by the committee after more than 20 women came forward to accuse Clarke of a range of acts, including sharing sexually explicit pictures and videos without consent. The allegations, which have been fiercely denied by the married actor, relate to a period between 2004 and 2019,
Noel Clarke has been suspended by BAFTA after allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him by 20 women.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts have moved to suspend the membership of the 45-year-old actor â who has starred in the likes of âDoctor Whoâ and âKidulthoodâ â after a piece published in The Guardian newspaper revealed several women had accused him of harassment.
The Guardian article claimed the women had accused Clarke of a range of inappropriate activities, including sexual harassment, unwanted touching or groping, sexually inappropriate behaviour and comments on set, professional misconduct, taking and sharing sexually explicit pictures and videos without consent, and bullying between 2004 and 2019.
Noel Clarke suspended by BAFTA over serious allegations
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Friday Apr 30, 2021
BAFTA has suspended Noel Clarke after several complaints of verbal abuse, bullying and sexual harassment against him.
Less than three weeks after the Kidulthood and Doctor Who star received a BAFTA award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema the organisation suspended both it and his membership amid misconduct allegations.
A media outlet claimed that women have come forward to accuse the actor of sexual harassment, bullying and unprofessional conduct.
According to the allegations, which Noel Clarke vehemently denies, he abused his power in the showbiz industry.
Clarke - who dedicated his BAFTA award to the underrepresented - has told the Guardian: I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations.”
Noel Clarke suspended by BAFTA over sexual harassment allegations
Viewpoint actor Noel, who has also starred in films like Adulthood, has had his BAFTA membership and award suspended
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BAFTA have suspended Viewpoint star Noel Clarke in light of serious misconduct allegations.