Ella Purnell

Ella Purnell
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Ella Purnell
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(28 y.o.)
Place of birth:
London
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5'3 ft ()
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97 lb (44 kg)
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Biography of Ella Purnell

Ella Purnell is a British actress with striking green eyes who's being hailed by the media as American director Tim Burton's new muse. Her acting career took off with her role in his film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children." Since then, she has appeared in series such as "Yellowjackets" and "Fallout."

Childhood

The young but already famous British actress was born on September 17, 1996, in London, where she currently lives with her mother and stepfather. She has three younger half-brothers on her father's side (her parents are divorced and have both remarried). Her mother is a yoga teacher, and her stepfather owns a sports club.
Ella Purnell as a child
Ella Purnell as a child
The future actress attended Forest School, a private institution on the edge of ancient Epping Forest in northeast London, where the educational approach emphasized fostering children's respect for nature. She later attended the City of London School for Girls, known for its rich history and excellent academic reputation.

From an early age, Ella was driven to learn and excel. Perhaps that's why at age 12, she was lucky enough to be selected from hundreds of candidates for a role in the musical "Oliver!" based on Dickens' famous "Oliver Twist." After landing the role, she performed at the Royal Drury Lane Theatre with the children's troupe for the next year.
Ella Purnell has been acting in films since she was thirteen
Ella Purnell has been acting in films since she was thirteen
In addition to her main studies and theatre work, she began training at the renowned Sylvia Young Theatre School, where she learned acting skills, the basics of stage speech, vocals, dance, and also attended music classes.

Acting Career

Ella Purnell made her film debut in 2010. When the musical "Oliver!" closed, she landed the role of young Ruth in the film adaptation of "Never Let Me Go," based on Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting novel about donor clones facing death after organ harvesting. The adult version of this character was played by Keira Knightley.
Ella Purnell's First Film Role ('Never Let Me Go', 2010)
Ella Purnell's First Film Role ('Never Let Me Go', 2010)
At 14, Ella played Kayleigh in "Ways to Live Forever," adapted from Sally Nicholls' psychologically complex novel.
A Shot from the Movie 'Ways to Live Forever'
A Shot from the Movie 'Ways to Live Forever'
She then starred in 2011's "Intruders" as Mia, daughter of Clive Owen's character, filming between London and Madrid. The performance earned her a spot on Screen International's Top 10 UK Stars of Tomorrow list.
Young Ella Purnell Played in the Horror Movie 'Intruders'
Young Ella Purnell Played in the Horror Movie 'Intruders'
In 2013, she played Dolce in action-comedy "Kick-Ass 2," starring alongside Chloë Grace Moretz as the lethal Hit-Girl, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Jim Carrey.
Every Character Ella Purnell Plays is Bright and Unique
Every Character Ella Purnell Plays is Bright and Unique
In 2014, she played young Maleficent in Disney's "Maleficent," opposite Angelina Jolie in this dark reimagining of "Sleeping Beauty." Best of all for the young actress, Jolie personally recommended her for the part. No wonder Ella was over the moon – what teenager wouldn't be starstruck meeting a Hollywood legend?

Ella also starred as the runaway rebellious girl Mackenzie in the film "Wildlike," which earned her several awards, including the Laiff June Award for Best Actress.
Ella Purnell in 'Wildlike'
Ella Purnell in 'Wildlike'
In an interview with Interview Magazine, the actress who gained international recognition so quickly revealed that her true passion lies in theater, not film, and that she's desperately eager to return to the stage.
Filming of Wildlike in Alaska feat. Ella Purnell and Bruce Greenwood
In 2015, she starred alongside Asa Butterfield and Eva Green in Tim Burton's fantasy film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," released in 2016. She played Emma Bloom, a girl with the supernatural ability to control air.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: Ella Purnell as Emma Bloom
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: Ella Purnell as Emma Bloom
She then appeared in "The Legend of Tarzan" as the young Jane Porter. Interestingly, Margot Robbie, who played the adult version of the character, is only five years older than Purnell in real life.
Ella Purnell's American Accent Is So Good Her Co-Star Didn't Believe She's British
In 2016, Ella Purnell kept busy with the coming-of-age travel film "Access All Areas" and two biopics – "Churchill," which tells the story of the legendary British Prime Minister (played by Brian Cox), and "The Journey is the Destination," which recounted the life of 22-year-old English photojournalist Dan Eldon, who was beaten to death in Somalia.
Today, Ella Purnell is One of the Best Young Actresses
Today, Ella Purnell is One of the Best Young Actresses
Her resume then expanded with roles in the thriller based on Agatha Christie's "Ordeal by Innocence," the sci-fi film "UFO," and the lead role in the 2018 miniseries "Sweetbitter."
A Shot from the TV Series 'Sweetbitter'
A Shot from the TV Series 'Sweetbitter'
In 2021, Netflix released the zombie thriller "Army of the Dead," in which Ella played a leading role alongside Dave Bautista. They played a mercenary father and his daughter, attempting to steal a fortune from a Las Vegas casino before a nuclear strike hits the zombie-infested city.
A Shot from 'Army of the Dead'
A Shot from 'Army of the Dead'
That same year, Ella Purnell became the star of the psychological thriller series "Yellowjackets," about a soccer team that, after a plane crash, ends up in a remote wilderness. Ella's character, Jackie, the team captain, becomes the leader of the survivors. However, the hierarchy quickly collapses, and her former friends turn against her.
Ella Purnell in the TV Series 'Yellowjackets'
Ella Purnell in the TV Series 'Yellowjackets'
Additionally, she voiced Jinx in the animated series "Arcane," based on the game League of Legends, and Gwen in the animated series "Star Trek: Prodigy." She later voiced Jane in the second season of the animated series "Invincible."
Ella Purnell Interview: Arcane League of Legends

Ella Purnell's Personal Life

Ella Purnell's filmography spans complex, vivid, thrilling, and dramatic projects. Despite her young age, this exceptionally talented actress has always thrown herself into roles and tackled any character with ease.
Ella Purnell in her youth
Ella Purnell in her youth
Off-screen, she's just a regular girl with an active approach to life. During her final years of school, she enjoyed teaching dance to younger students and tutoring those struggling with math. She mastered two foreign languages (French and Spanish), learned to play the piano and saxophone. In July 2016, she organized a fundraiser on her own for a crisis support fund for children and teens, donating £7,000 to the charity.
Ella Purnell dreams of returning to the stage
Ella Purnell dreams of returning to the stage
Beyond her acting career, the young British actress is actively involved in charity work – collaborating with the nonprofit organization Educate2Eradicate, focusing on gender discrimination issues, working with troubled teens, and implementing measures to protect the honor and dignity of girls and women. She also works closely with the Creative Photojournalism Foundation, which aims to support talented young individuals who want to use their creativity to bring positive change to society. Ella enjoys tennis, gymnastics classes, and is an excellent fencer. In 2016, she made her modeling debut at fashion shows for brands like Gucci and Dior.
Top glossy magazines are after her
Top glossy magazines are after her
After their collaboration on "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" with Asa Butterfield, rumors about their relationship surfaced in the press, though these were never officially confirmed. However, it's known that during filming breaks, the young man helped his co-star prepare for her final exams, which she credits as the reason she passed them.
Ella Purnell and Asa Butterfield spending time together
Ella Purnell and Asa Butterfield spending time together
In fall 2017, foreign tabloids reported that the 21-year-old actress was receiving serious attention from 53-year-old Brad Pitt. They worked together on the adaptation of Stephanie Danler's novel "Sweetbitter," with Ella starring and Pitt's company Plan B producing the series. The actress later denied the romance rumors and regretted not shutting them down immediately.
Ella closely resembles the young Angelina Jolie, her fans believe
Ella closely resembles the young Angelina Jolie, her fans believe
In 2019, Ella started dating Rob Raco, a Canadian actor and musician. They parted ways in 2020.
Ella Purnell and Rob Raco
Ella Purnell and Rob Raco
Since 2022, Ella has been dating musician Max Bennett Kelly. In 2023, he released his debut album "Junk Male," and later they starred together in a short film by the same name. Kelly played a boxer named Hollywood Thompson, while Purnell played his love interest, Desensi "Dee" DiMartini. "I couldn't have done it without Ella; she brought this film to life," Kelly admitted.
Ella Purnell and Max Bennett Kelly
Ella Purnell and Max Bennett Kelly

Ella Purnell Now

In April 2024, Amazon dropped the series "Fallout", based on the beloved video game franchise. Ella Purnell stars as Lucy, a sheltered girl from Vault 33 who's thrust into the brutal, cynical Wasteland where her sunny idealism crashes headfirst into harsh reality. Purnell gushed about her character: "I was told that Lucy could be the star of a toothpaste commercial or kill you. She's a mix of Leslie Knope [the main character of the series 'Parks and Recreation'] and Ned Flanders. And I said, 'I'm in.'"
FALLOUT: Ella Purnell Talks Gaming Her Way into Character

Ella Purnell: latest news and articles

  • That`s not a photo of her from Maleficent. That is Isabelle Molloy who played the younger Angelina Jolie in the movie.
    2024-04-11 23:20:10
  • I don`t like fantasy movies but `Miss Peregrine`s Home for Peculiar Children` impressed me. Especially I liked there Ella Purnell, baby Bloom is adorable!
    2021-04-27 21:05:21
  • In my view if Ella Purnell didn`t become an actress, she could be a politician. She is so young but she has a right life position. Bravo to her parents for raising her well!
    2021-04-05 17:14:41
  • Beautiful girl and professional actress Ella Purnell played excellent in `Maleficent` as well as celebrities like Jolie.
    2021-03-18 12:56:50
  • Talented, shy and charming with a clean position. All the dignities of Ella Purnell I can list very long but for me she is a good person and then after an actress.
    2021-02-14 23:41:10
  • Ella Purnell became a muse for Tim Burton for a good reason, with such a big eyes her place is next to favorites actors of him.
    2021-01-04 21:20:42
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