★ HOW OLD IS NICOLA COUGHLAN?
Nicola Coughlan is 39 years old, born January 9, 1987 in IE · Capricorn.
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About
Nicola Coughlan became a household name through two contrasting roles: Clare Devlin's sharp comedy in the Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls and Penelope Featherington's vulnerable arc in Netflix's Bridgerton. Born in Ireland on 9 January 1987, she's a Capricorn known for inhabiting characters with emotional depth and wit. Her third-series Bridgerton role earned her a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination, while her performance in Big Mood drew a BAFTA nomination.
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Biography
Nicola Coughlan is an Irish actress best known for Clare Devlin in Channel 4's Derry Girls (2018–2022) and Penelope Featherington in Netflix's Bridgerton (2020–present). Her third-series Bridgerton performance secured a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination, and she received a British Academy Television Award nomination for playing Maggie Donovan in Big Mood (2024–present). Born 9 January 1987, she's a Capricorn—a sign associated with discipline and long-term vision, traits evident in her deliberate career choices across comedy and prestige drama. As an actor, Coughlan works across television and film, balancing ensemble comedy with character-driven prestige storytelling. Her Irish background has informed much of her early work, particularly in Derry Girls, which drew on Northern Irish cultural contexts. Life Path 8, often linked to ambition and professional achievement, mirrors her trajectory from stage and television work to international streaming prominence.
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Trivia
- Coughlan's breakout role as Clare Devlin in Derry Girls ran for five seasons on Channel 4 before concluding in 2022.
- She earned a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination for her performance as Penelope Featherington in the third series of Bridgerton.
- Big Mood, in which she plays Maggie Donovan, earned her a British Academy Television Award nomination in 2024.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Nicola Coughlan extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is Nicola Coughlan?
- Nicola Coughlan is 39 years old (born January 9, 1987).
- When is Nicola Coughlan's birthday?
- Nicola Coughlan was born on January 9, 1987.
- What is Nicola Coughlan's zodiac sign?
- Nicola Coughlan is a Capricorn, born January 9, 1987.
- What is Nicola Coughlan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Nicola Coughlan was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- Where is Nicola Coughlan from?
- Nicola Coughlan is from IE.
- What does Nicola Coughlan do?
- Nicola Coughlan is a actor.
- Is Nicola Coughlan still alive?
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