Gemma Chan
Acting

Gemma Chan

November 29, 1982 (43 years old) London, England, UK

Also known as: 陈静, Evelyn Gemma Chan

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

Death in Paradise

Death in Paradise

2011 • TV

Shetland

Shetland

2013 • TV

Sherlock

Sherlock

2010 • TV

The Afterparty

The Afterparty

2022 • TV

Eternals

Eternals

2021 • Movie

Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel

2019 • Movie

Movie Credits (37)

Acting

2021

Eternals

as Sersi

2019

Captain Marvel

as Minn-Erva

2016

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

as Madame Ya Zou

2017

Transformers: The Last Knight

as Quintessa

2021

Raya and the Last Dragon

as Namaari (voice)

2023

The Creator

as Maya

2017

Stratton

as Aggy

2018

Crazy Rich Asians

as Astrid Young Teo

2009

Exam

as Chinese Girl

2023

True Love: Making The Creator

as Self

2019

Intrigo: Dear Agnes

as Henny

2022

Don't Worry Darling

as Shelley

2014

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

as Amy Chan

2011

Submarine

as Kim-Lin

2018

Mary Queen of Scots

as Bess of Hardwick

2014

The Double

as 'The Replicator' - Glamourous Judge

2018

London Fields

as Petronella

2016

Everyday Performance Artists

as Melody

2010

Shanghai

as Shin Shin

2020

Let Them All Talk

as Karen

Crew

Untitled Anna May Wong biopic

Producer

2022

Closing Dynasty

Executive Producer

TV Credits (20)

Acting

2011

Death in Paradise

as Jennifer Cheung

1 episodes

2013

Shetland

as Hattie James

2 episodes

2010

Sherlock

as Soo Lin Yao

1 episodes

2022

The Afterparty

as 'Zoë'

1 episodes

2006

The IT Crowd

as Female Sulu

1 episodes

2006

The IT Crowd

as Ivana

1 episodes

2013

The Last Leg

as Self

1 episodes

2015

Humans

as Anita / Mia

24 episodes

2007

Secret Diary of a Call Girl

as Charlotte

8 episodes

2023

Extrapolations

as Natasha Alper

1 episodes

2011

Fresh Meat

as Ruth

3 episodes

2011

Bedlam

as Keira

6 episodes

2014

The Game

as Chen Mei

2 episodes

2013

Dates

as Erica

9 episodes

2019

I Am...

as Hannah

1 episodes

2012

True Love

as Kathy

1 episodes

2016

Revolting Rhymes

as Snow White

2 episodes

2015

Brotherhood

as Miss Pemberton

8 episodes

The Five-Star Weekend

as Gigi Ling

Crew

Rise of the Empress

Executive Producer

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
November 29, 1982 (43 years old)
Place of Birth
London, England, UK
Popularity
2.5

Career Stats

37
Movies
20
TV Shows