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Ella Purnell is an English film and television actress, best known for her roles in both British and American productions. She was born on September 17, 1996, in London, England. Purnell attended the City of London School for Girls, where she excelled academically and was well-regarded by her peers and teachers alike.
Her passion for performing began at an early age. To nurture this interest, she enrolled in weekly classes at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, where she studied acting, singing, and dancing. This foundational training would later pave the way for a successful career in film and television.
Ella Purnell began gaining public attention when she played the younger version of Keira Knightley’s character in Mark Romanek’s 2010 drama film Never Let Me Go. She continued to take on complex roles and further cemented her reputation as a talented young actress with range and depth.
In 2014, she portrayed the teenage version of Maleficent, originally played by Angelina Jolie, in Disney’s fantasy film Maleficent. The role exposed her to a wider international audience and showcased her ability to handle major studio productions.
One of her most notable roles came in 2016, when she starred in Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, playing Emma Bloom, a lead character with supernatural abilities. The film marked a major step forward in Purnell’s career, earning her recognition in the fantasy and science fiction genre.
In 2015, Ella Purnell received widespread critical acclaim for her performance in the independent drama WildLike, where she played the lead role of a troubled teenage girl. Her performance earned her Best Actress Awards from several film festivals, including the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, the Hill Country Film Festival, the Naperville Independent Film Festival, the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, and the Richmond Film Festival.
Ella Purnell continued to show her talent and versatility in film and television. In 2017, she portrayed Helen Garrett, Winston Churchill's secretary, in the historical drama Churchill. That same year, she was cast in the lead role of Tess in the Starz television series Sweetbitter, based on the bestselling novel by Stephanie Danler. Her portrayal of a young woman navigating life in New York City’s fine dining world was praised for its emotional authenticity and maturity.
As of recent updates, Ella Purnell is represented by The Rights House, a notable talent agency managing several high-profile UK-based actors.
Though often a subject of public interest, Ella Purnell keeps her personal life relatively private. As of the latest available information, she is not married and has not publicly confirmed any long-term relationship.
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