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,
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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.
BAFTA has issued a lengthy statement to its members this morning following a backlash against its decision to award Noel Clarke an honorary BAFTA despite being made aware of misconduct allegations against the actor. In a memo sent to members this morning and seen by Deadline, BAFTA said: “You may have seen the story in
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The actor Noel Clarke, who stars in ITV drama, Viewpoint has this week received allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying from 20 women, which came to light after an investigation by The Guardian.