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Gemma Chan Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1982-11-29

Birthplace:
London, England, UK

Credits:
54 Total Roles

Gemma Chan

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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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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 The Five-Star Weekend TV Gigi Ling
2026 Josephine MOVIE Claire
2025 The Actor MOVIE Edna
2023 True Love: Making The Creator MOVIE Self
2023 The Creator MOVIE Maya
2023 Extrapolations TV Natasha Alper
2022 Don't Worry Darling MOVIE Shelley
2022 Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals MOVIE Self - Sersi
2022 The Afterparty TV 'Zoë'
2021 L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth MOVIE Self

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