Ella Purnell
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Early Life and Education
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.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 17 Sep, 1996
- Age
- 23 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Model
Stage actor
Film actor
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- London
- Education
- City of London School for Girls
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- British actress
- Net Worth 2021
- 2.3 million
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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.
Acting Career and Breakthrough Roles
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.
