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Acting
Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan is best known for Sherlock, The IT Crowd, Humans and Death in Paradise. Gemma Chan was born on November 29, 1982. Gemma Chan is 43 years old (born November 29, 1982).
- Born
- November 29, 1982 (43 years old)
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
Biography
Gemma Chan (born 29 November 1982) is an English actress. A Worcester College, Oxford graduate, Chan began acting in the late 2000s, making her film debut in 2009. She rose to attention with her leading role in the Channel 4 science fiction series Humans (2015–2018). She gained prominence with her starring roles in Crazy Rich Asians and as Elizabeth Hardwick in Mary Queen of Scots (both 2018).
She next starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain Marvel (2019) and Eternals (2021), portraying Minn-Erva and Sersi, respectively. She also had a voice role in the Disney animated film Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). She appeared in Olivia Wilde's psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling (2022) and Gareth Edwards' science fiction film The Creator (2023). Offscreen, Chan has been labelled a fashion icon.
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She next starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain Marvel (2019) and Eternals (2021), portraying Minn-Erva and Sersi, respectively. She also had a voice role in the Disney animated film Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). She appeared in Olivia Wilde's psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling (2022) and Gareth Edwards' science fiction film The Creator (2023). Offscreen, Chan has been labelled a fashion icon.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Gemma Chan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- —Rise of the EmpressExecutive Producer
- 2026The Five Star WeekendGigi Ling
- 2023ExtrapolationsNatasha Alper
- 2022The Afterparty'Zoë'
- 2019I Am...Hannah
- 2016Revolting RhymesSnow White
- 2015HumansAnita / Mia
- 2015BrotherhoodMiss Pemberton
- 2014The GameChen Mei
- 2013DatesErica
- 2013ShetlandHattie James
- 2013The Last LegSelf
- 2012True LoveKathy
- 2011BedlamKeira
- 2011Death in ParadiseJennifer Cheung
- 2011Fresh MeatRuth
- 2010SherlockSoo Lin Yao
- 2007Secret Diary of a Call GirlCharlotte
- 2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf
- 2006The IT CrowdIvana
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Gemma Chan been in?
Gemma Chan is best known for Sherlock, The IT Crowd, Humans and Death in Paradise.
When was Gemma Chan born?
Gemma Chan was born on November 29, 1982. (London, England, UK)
How old is Gemma Chan?
Gemma Chan is 43 years old (born November 29, 1982).
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·