14 facts you need to know about Bulletproof star Noel Clarke

1. In April 2021, Clarke was accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women.

The actor vehemently denied all allegations made against him, which were outlined in a piece published by the Guardian. One woman claims he secretly filmed her while she was auditioning in front of him naked. As a result of the alleged misconduct, Bafta suspended the actor's outstanding contribution award and membership. (Credit: Getty)

2. In March 2022, police confirmed Clarke would not face any criminal investigation over the claims.

The Metropolitan Police released a statement saying that the evidence against the actor "did not meet the threshold for a criminal investigation." The Guardian's investigation in 2021 revealed that 20 women accused Clarke of sexual harassment, unwanted touching, groping, and sexually inappropriate behaviour on set. (Credit: Getty)

3. What happened between Noel Clarke and Adam Deacon?

Clarke and Deacon fell out in 2010 over Deacon's movie Anuvahood, a spoof of Clarke's films Kidulthood and Adulthood which Deacon appeared in. Deacon, who went on to win a Bafta, took to social media to accuse his then-friend of "bullying" him and "sabotaging" his career. The fight was taken to court, and Deacon was banned from contacting Clarke as a result after being found guilty of harassment. (Credit: Getty)

4. Following the allegations against Clarke, Adam Deacon claimed Instagram deactivated his account.

Deacon claimed the incident was a result of things he'd previously written about Clarke. "Sadly @instagram have decided to deactivate my new account. All because 10 months ago I posted content stating some truths about Noel Clarke," he wrote. "I’ve been nothing but professional since then & would have hoped they’d review & reverse my lifetime ban. Told the truth & paid the price." Credit: Getty

5. What is Noel Clarke’s net worth?

Noel Clarke is thought to be worth around $3 million (£2.21 million). (Credit: Instagram)

6. Are Noel Clarke and Kano related?

Noel Clarke and rapper Kano are not related, but have been mistaken for each other in the past due to their resemblance. "Kano should be vex people think he looks like me. Swear I'm 10 years older," Clarke tweeted in 2013. Amid the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Clarke tweeted an email from a “high profile agent” who mistook him Top Boy star Kano. (Credit: Getty)

7. Who is Noel Clarke's wife?

Noel Clarke is married to Iris Clarke (née Da-Silva), who is Portuguese, and the pair live in London together with their three children. (Credit: Getty)

8. How old is Noel Clarke?

Noel Clarke was born on 6 December 1975, making him 46 years old. (Credit: Instagram)

9. Is Noel Clarke a rapper?

Clarke is not a rapper. The BAFTA Award-winning actor has been acting on television and in films since 1999, and has written and directed productions including the acclaimed Kidulthood film series. (Credit: Instagram)

10. Was Noel Clarke in Doctor Who?

Clarke starred as Mickey Smith, the boyfriend of the Doctor's companion Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), from 2005 to 2010. He starred alongside the Ninth (Christopher Eccleston) and Tenth (David Tennant) Doctors. (Credit: BBC)

11. How tall is Noel Clarke?

Noel Clarke is 5 foot 9 (1.75 m). (Credit: Getty)

12. Is Noel Clarke in Top Boy?

While Clarke has become a mainstay on British television, he has never starred in crime drama Top Boy. He has, however, been mistaken for rapper and Top Boy star Kano, who plays Sully on the show. (Credit: Instagram)

13. How does Noel Clarke know Ashley Walters?

Noel Clarke and fellow London-born actor Ashley Walters have starred in numerous television and film productions together, including their hit show Bulletproof, which returned for a third series in January 2021. (Credit: Instagram)