| Nicola Coughlan Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 9, 1987 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Nicola Coughlan is an Irish actress who is known for her portrayal of Clare Devlin in the sitcom Derry Girls and Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton.
Born Name
Nicola Mary Coughlan
Nick Name
Nicola
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Galway, Ireland
Residence
She divides her time between Galway and London.
Nationality
Education
Nicola attended Scoil Mhuire before moving on to study at Calasanctius College. Later, she graduated with a degree in English and Classical Civilisation from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Nicola then went on to join the Oxford School of Drama and Birmingham School of Acting.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Siblings – Kieran Coughlan (Older Brother), Clodagh Geraghty (Older Sister), She has 2 more older siblings.
Manager
Nicola is represented by Curtis Brown Talent.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 1 in or 155 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Nicola has dated –
- Laurie Kynaston
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Her bright blue eyes
- Petite and buxom physical appearance
Nicola Coughlan Facts
- She was brought up in Oranmore, County Galway.
- Nicola was 5-year-old when she was inspired to become an actress after she had attended a play that featured one of her sisters.
- As an actress, Nicola made her debut in Flashpoint (Originally Titled My Brother’s War) in 1997. However, her role was uncredited and she was only 10 years old at the time.
- She got her first credited film role as a Club Girl in Svengali in 2013.
- Nicola once stated that she was broke most of the time during her 20s. Due to her financial condition, she moved to Galway where she started working at an optician clinic.
- She can fluently speak in various accents including Irish and English.
- Nicola is a huge fan of the television show Queer Eye and also a close friend of actor Jonathan Van Ness.
- In the past, Nicola had auditioned for the role of Robin on Netflix’s Stranger Things. However, the role was eventually played by Maya Hawke.
- In May 2022, Nicola made her first appearance at the Met Gala wearing a Richard Quinn gown with feathers.
Featured Image By Nicola Coughlan / Instagram
She’s beautiful!