Who is Noel Clarke, the actor facing sexual misconduct allegations from 20 women?

Around 20 women made allegations against the 'Star Trek' and 'Doctor Who' actor in a 'Guardian' article published recently, including some who gave their names on the record. Photo: AFP

Last week, British actor, writer and director Noel Clarke has made headlines after being accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women.

Clarke played Mickey Smith in Doctor Who from 2005 to 2010 and starred as Sam in the films Kidulthood, Adulthood and Brotherhood, which he wrote and directed, intent on bringing more representations of working-class Britain to screen. Clarke also writes, produces and plays Aaron Bishop in the British police procedural series Bulletproof, alongside close friend Ashley Walters.