Angel Coulby
Angel Coulby (born August 30, 1980 in London ) is an English theater , film and television actress . Her first television role was in the British sitcom Orrible . She became known both in Great Britain and Germany primarily for her role as Gwen in the BBC family series Merlin .
Life
Childhood and youth
Angel Coulby grew up in the London area of Finsbury Park . After making up her mind to become an actress, she moved to Edinburgh and studied acting at Queen Margaret University . She is a friend of the actors Bradley James and Colin Morgan .
Before Merlin
Shortly after graduating from university, she landed a role on the BBC- produced sitcom Orrible (where she starred alongside Johnny Vaughan ). Although the series was seen by many as a big failure, it did not mean the end of Angel Coulby, who received roles in many top British series (including Doctor Who , Casualty or Hustle ) and also first roles in movies (including a wedding to third next to her future Merlin co-star Anthony Head ).
Merlin time
Angel Coulby made her breakthrough in the UK in 2008 when she landed one of the lead roles in the BBC family series Merlin - The New Adventures . In this adaptation of the King Arthur legend, the focus is on how young people become historical figures as we know them. Angel Coulby plays the role of Gwen , one of the four main characters. Introduced as Lady Morgana's kitchen maid , she is young Merlin's first friend . She is against the rule of current King Uther Pendragon , but believes Arthur will make a good king, and over time she develops feelings for Arthur, which he reciprocates. At the end of the series she is crowned Queen of Camelot by Arthur.
Since the series is a huge hit in the UK and is gaining increasing popularity in other countries, Angel Coulby became a star thanks to her role.
Filmography
- 2001: The Scariest Places on Earth (TV series, episode Exorcism )
- 2001: Orrible (TV series, four episodes)
- 2002: Casualty (TV series, episode 16x22, In the Heat of the Night )
- 2002: Having It Off (TV series)
- 2002: A Good Thief (TV movie)
- 2003: The Second Coming (miniseries, two episodes)
- 2003: Late Boys ( Manchild , TV series, episode 2x04)
- 2004: Making Waves (TV series, two episodes)
- 2004: As If (TV series, seven episodes)
- 2004: Conviction (TV series, six episodes)
- 2004: Holby City (TV series, episode A Good Day to Bury Bad News )
- 2005: The Jacket
- 2005: MIT: Murder Investigation Team (TV series, episode 2x01)
- 2005: The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse
- 2005: A Threesome Wedding (Imagine Me & You)
- 2005–2006: Vincent (TV series, seven episodes)
- 2006: Hustle (TV series, episode 3x04: A Bollywood Dream )
- 2006: Doctor Who (TV series, episode The Girl in the Fireplace )
- 2006: The Bill (TV series, episode 461 )
- 2006: Tripping Over (TV series, episode 1x05)
- 2007: Magicians
- 2007: Gina's Laughing Gear (TV series, episode Dollby City )
- 2007: Secret Life (TV movie)
- 2007: New Street Law (TV series, episode 2x06)
- 2007: Talk to Me (TV series, four episodes)
- 2007: The Visit (TV series, six episodes)
- 2007: Life Is Wild (TV series, episode Heritage Day )
- 2007: Blue Murder (TV series, episode Crisis Management )
- 2008–2012: Merlin - The New Adventures ( Merlin , TV series, 65 episodes)
- 2013: Dancing on the Edge (TV series, five episodes)
- 2013-2018: The Tunnel - Murder Knows No Boundaries (TV series, 21 episodes)
- 2016: Hooten & the Lady (TV series, 1 episode)
- 2017: Man in an Orange Shirt
- 2018: Innocent (mini series)
Web links
- Angel Coulby in theInternet Movie Database(English)
- Angel Coulbys agency side (English)
- Fansite (english)
- Angel Coulby in the German dubbing file
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Coulby, Angel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 30, 1980 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London , England , UK |