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Noel Clarke s showbiz success story - from Doctor Who breakthrough to two BAFTA wins
His work as an actor, writer, director and producer was
recognised earlier this month when he was given BAFTA s prestigious Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award.
But just weeks later, multiple women have made
allegations of sexual harassment and bullying against him in a Guardian report - claims the 45-year-old says he vehemently denies and will challenge.
The Notting Hill-born star s early TV career saw him appear in episodes of shows such as Casualty, Holby City and A Touch Of Frost.
Doctor Who and for his role in the critically acclaimed film
Kidulthood, faces accusations of verbal abuse, bullying and harassment.
The publication said it had spoken to 20 women, all of whom knew Clarke in a professional capacity, who alleged in various accounts that he had engaged in incidents of sexual harassment, unwanted touching, groping, sexually inappropriate behaviour, bullying, or unprofessional misconduct between 2004 and 2019.
Clarke said in a statement to
The Guardian: “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. If anyone who has worked with me has ever felt uncomfortable or disrespected, I sincerely apologise. I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations.”
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.