Ella Purnell Age, Wiki and Bio

Ella Purnell

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth17/09/1996
Age28 years
BirthplaceLondon, England

Bio/Wiki

Full NameElla Summer Purnell

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorDark Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Bethnal Green Montessori, London
  • Forest School, London
  • The City of London School for Girls, London
College/University
  • Sylvia Young Theatre School, London
  • Young Actors Theatre Islington, London
QualificationsActing, Singing, and Dancing from Sylvia Young Theatre School, London

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoos
  • Pikachu on left shoulder
  • Hearts on left shoulder and arm
  • Three Stars on left arm
  • Sun on right shoulder
  • Two Angels on back
  • Two Hands on left ribs
  • Two Fish on back side of both arms
  • A Kite on left side of back
  • Octopus on left leg
  • Baby Feet on right side of abdomen
  • Star on back
  • On collarbone
  • On right leg

Relationships & More

Affairs/BoyfriendsMax Bennett Kelly (musician)

Family

FatherSimon Reid (businessman)
MotherSuzy Purnell (yoga instructor)
Siblings3 Half Brothers: Noa Purnell, Enzo Reid, Leon Reid

Career

Debut
FilmNever Let Me Go (2010) as Young Ruth
TVCyberbully (2015) as Megan
StageNatives (2017) as A
Audio BookNorthanger Abbey (2017)
Video GameStar Trek Prodigy: Supernova (2022) as Gwyn
PodcastThe Seneschal: A Rebel Moon Story (2024) as Raina, Sabine
Awards
  • 2015: Best Actress Award at Fargo Film Festival for WildLike
  • 2015: Best Actress Award at Brooklyn Film Festival for WildLike
  • 2021: Outstanding Achievement Award for Voice Acting in Arcane at Annie Awards
  • 2024: Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at Canneseries for Fallout
Notable Works
  • Mia in Access All Areas (2017)
  • Helen Garrett in Churchill (2017)
  • Hester Argyll in Ordeal by Innocence (2018)
  • Lady Maria Grey in Belgravia (2020)
  • Jackie in Yellowjackets (2021)
  • Voice of Jinx in Arcane (2021)
  • Lucy MacLean in Fallout (2024)
  • Lead in Sweetpea (2024, also executive producer)

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Playing the piano
  • Traveling

Style Quotient

Animal LoverHas a pet dog and shares pictures on social media.
Social PresenceOften spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages and smoking cigarettes.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ella grew up in Bethnal Green, London.
Was part of the chorus in the musical Oliver! at age 13.
Named one of the 10 UK Stars of Tomorrow by Screen International in 2010.
Took a break from acting to attend university but later returned to her career.
Co-founded Educate2Eradicate to combat honour-based violence and forced child marriage in 2016.