Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel

Acting

Born October 1, 1988 · Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK

4 films as director · Active 2015–2020

Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson FRSL (born October 1, 1987), known professionally as Michaela Coel, is a British actress, filmmaker, and poet. She is best known for creating and starring in the E4 s…

Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

2007

Black Mirror

Black Mirror

2011

Black Mirror

Black Mirror

2011

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

2022

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

2017

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

2019

Directed(4)

Bloodsport
—Bloodsport

Acting(23)

2026Mother MarySam Anselm
Film
2026The ChristophersLori Butler
Film
2024Mr. & Mrs. SmithBev
TV
2022Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverAneka
Film
2020I May Destroy YouArabella Essiuedu
TV
2019RuPaul's Drag Race UKSelf - Guest Judge
TV
2018Been So LongSimone
Film
2018Black Earth RisingKate Ashby
TV
2017Star Wars: The Last JediResistance Monitor
Film
2016The AliensLilyhot
TV
2015London SpyJournalist
TV
2015Chewing GumTracey Gordon
TV
2014Monsters: Dark ContinentKelly
Film
2014National Theatre Live: MedeaNurse
Film
2014National Theatre Live: Chewing Gum DreamsTracey Gordon
Film
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest
TV
2013National Theatre Live: HomeYoung Mum / Portugal
Film
2011Black MirrorAirline Stewardess
TV
2011Comedy BlapsTracey Gordon
TV
2011Top BoyKayla
TV
2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf
TV
1996The Daily ShowSelf
TV
First Day on EarthHenri
TV