Ella Purnell

Ella Summer Purnell, born on September 17, 1996, in London, England, is an English actress known for her versatile roles in both film and television. She began her career as a child actress in West End theatre, appearing in productions such as "Oliver!" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. 

Purnell's film debut came with the role of Young Ruth in "Never Let Me Go" (2010), followed by roles in "Intruders" (2011) and "Maleficent" (2014), where she played the teenage version of Angelina Jolie's character. She gained further recognition with her performance in Tim Burton's "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" (2016). Other notable film credits include "Churchill" (2017), "Wildlike" (2014), and "Army of the Dead" (2021).

On television, Purnell has starred in the mystery series "Ordeal by Innocence" (2018), the historical miniseries "Belgravia" (2020), and the thriller series "Yellowjackets" (2021-present). She also voices Jinx in the animated series "Arcane" (2021-present) and Gwyndala in "Star Trek: Prodigy" (2021-present). In 2024, she starred in the post-apocalyptic drama series "Fallout" and is set to executive-produce and star in the Sky drama series "Sweetpea".

Purnell grew up in Bethnal Green, London, and attended the City of London School for Girls and the Young Actors Theatre Islington. She also trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, studying acting, singing, and dance. At 18, she considered quitting acting to pursue other interests but ultimately decided to continue her career after being offered a role in "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children".

Throughout her career, Purnell has received several accolades, including the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the 2024 Canneseries Festival. She continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for her dedication and versatility.

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