Person file · Acting
Ella Purnell
Born 1996-09-17Whitechapel, London, England, UK
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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
ViQueensIngrid (voice)Junk MaleDecency 'Dee' DiMartiniToastNarrator (voice)Creating an Army of the DeadSelfArmy of the DeadKate WardUFONatalieRight Place, Wrong TimClement BellOksijanIncaAccess All AreasMiaChurchillHelen GarrettMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenEmmaThe Journey Is the DestinationAmyThe Legend of TarzanYoung Jane Body Double (uncredited)WildlikeMackenzieCyberbullyMegan TurnerMaleficentTeen MaleficentKick-Ass 2DolceIntrudersMia FarrowCandyCandyWays to Live ForeverKaleighNever Let Me GoYoung RuthThe ScurryRoleHot TedAmyThat Time We MetRole