Birth Name: Ella Purnell
Birth Date: 1996-09-17
Birth Place: Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom
Details
Alternate Names: Elena Purnell, เอลล่า เพอร์เนลล์, 艾拉彭內爾, אלה פרנל, Ella Summer Purnell, الا پورنل
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Never Let Me Go (2010) as Young Ruth
Most Important Roles: - The Legend of Tarzan (2016) as Young Jane Body Double (uncredited)
- Never Let Me Go (2010) as Young Ruth
- Intruders (2011) as Mia Farrow
- Ways to Live Forever (2010) as Kaleigh
- Junk Male (2023) as Decency 'Dee' DiMartini
- Wildlike (2015) as Mackenzie
- Kick-Ass 2 (2013) as Dolce
- Cyberbully (2015) as Megan Turner
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) as Emma Bloom
Career Highlights: - The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
- Never Let Me Go (2010)
- Intruders (2011)
- Ways to Live Forever (2010)
- Junk Male (2023)
- Wildlike (2015)
- Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
- Cyberbully (2015)
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 Saturn Award - Best Actress in a Television Series (2025)
- Won Annie - Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Media Production (2022)
- Won Certificate of Excellence - Best Actor (Female) (2015)
- Won Best Actress (2016)
- Won Grand Jury - Best Female Performance (2015)
- Won Best of Festival - Best Actress (2015)
- Nominated for 1 NIFF - Best Actress (2015)
- Nominated for 1 Festival Award - Best Actress (2015)
- Won IFS Award - Best Short Film (2024)
- Won Best Actress (2015)
- Nominated for 1 OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Drama Series (2024)
- Nominated for 1 WIN Award - Actress Drama Series (2024)
- Won Twister Award - Best Actress - Feature Film (2015)
- Won LAIFF June Award - Best Actress (2015)
- Nominated for 1 Gold Derby TV Award - Performer of the Year (2024)
- Nominated for 1 National Film Award - Best Newcomer (2018)
- Won Award of Excellence - September (2023)
- Nominated for 1 CCA Super Award - Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie (2025)
- Nominated for 1 TV Award - British Rising Star (2024)
- Nominated for 1 Astra TV Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series (2024)
Full Biography
Ella Summer 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).
