Ella Purnell

Birth Name:

Ella Purnell

Birth Place:

London, England

Profession

Actress, Producer

Was named one of the 10 UK Stars of Tomorrow by Screen International in 2010
Was nominated for the Hill Country Film Festival award for best actress in 2015
Studied acting at the Sylvia Young Theatre School at the age of nine
Started out acting in the musical "Oliver!" at the age of 11
Quote: "[On her becoming an actress] "It was like I blinked and this was my life․ I’m an actress now․""
Has frequently taken on the roles of the younger version of a project's main character
Has performed in the Southwark Playhouse production "Natives․"

2015Certificate of Excellence - Best Actor (Female):Winner
2015Grand Jury - Best Female Performance:Winner
2015Festival Award - Best Actress:Nominated
2015LAIFF June Award - Best Actress:Winner
2015Best ActressWinner
2015NIFF - Best Actress:Nominated
2015Best of Festival - Best Actress:Winner
2015Twister Award - Best Actress - Feature Film:Winner
2016Best ActressWinner
2018National Film Award - Best Newcomer:Nominated
2022Annie - Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Media Production:Winner
2024Astra TV Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2024Astra TV Award - Best Actress in a Streaming Drama Series:Nominated
2024TV Award - British Rising Star:Nominated
2024OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2024WIN Award - Actress Drama Series:Nominated
2025Saturn Award - Best Actress in a Television Series:Nominated
2025CCA Super Award - Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie:Nominated

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