Ella Purnell

Born: 1996-09-17

Birthplace: Whitechapel, London, England, UK

Biography

Ella Summer Reed Purnell (born 17 September 1996) is an English actress who began her career as a child actress in West End theatre. Purnell used to attend weekly classes at Sylvia Young Theatre School studying acting, singing, and dance.

Purnell's film roles include Never Let Me Go (2010), Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016), Churchill (2017), and Army of the Dead (2021), among others. Her television credits include Sweetbitter (2018), Belgravia (2020), Yellowjackets (2021), Arcane (2021), Star Trek: Prodigy (2021), and Fallout (2024).

Known For

Maleficent
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
The Legend of Tarzan
Army of the Dead
Kick-Ass 2
Never Let Me Go
Intruders
UFO
Churchill
The Journey Is the Destination

Top Movie Credits

Maleficent Stunt Double
The Legend of Tarzan Young Jane Body Double (uncredited)
Intruders Mia Farrow
UFO Natalie
Churchill Helen Garrett