How old is Ella Purnell?

Ella Purnell is 29 years old (born September 17, 1996).

Is Ella Purnell still alive?

Yes, Ella Purnell is still alive as of 2026, aged 29.

What is Ella Purnell's real name?

Ella Purnell's full birth name is E. Purnell.

Where is Ella Purnell from?

Ella Purnell is from Whitechapel, London, England, UK, United Kingdom.

What generation is Ella Purnell?

Ella Purnell is a Millennial, born in 1996.

Ella Purnell

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Ella Purnell stands as a defining figure among British Actors of the Millennial.

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).

"Her starring role as Lucy MacLean in the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime Video series 'Fallout' marked a significant turning point." — About Ella Purnell

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Born

Years in career11 years active

September 17th, 1996

Birthplace

Whitechapel, London, England, UK

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United Kingdom

Generation

Millennial

Career

11 years

Region

Europe

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How Ella Purnell compares to other Actors

🎂Ella Purnell is 24 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Ella Purnell	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	29	53	-24 yrs
Career length	11 yrs	~35 yrs	-24 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Ella Purnell

Did you know?

Did you know that Ella Purnell is not only an accomplished live-action actress but also a highly acclaimed voice artist, notably bringing the complex character of Jinx to life in the animated series Arcane?

5 Lesser-known facts

She made her West End theatre debut at age 12 in the musical 'Oliver!' at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
Ella played the younger version of Keira Knightley's character, Ruth, in the dystopian film 'Never Let Me Go' (2010).
For her role in 'Sweetbitter,' she learned to play the ukulele and spent time working in a restaurant kitchen.
She originally auditioned for the role of Misty in 'Yellowjackets' before being cast as Jackie Taylor.
Her acclaimed vocal performance as Jinx in 'Arcane' earned her an Annie Award nomination for Best Voice Acting.

Career highlight

Her starring role as Lucy MacLean in the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime Video series 'Fallout' marked a significant turning point. This performance solidified her status as a formidable lead actress capable of anchoring a major franchise, earning widespread praise for her compelling portrayal and action capabilities.

Legacy

Ella Purnell is establishing herself as a versatile actress known for her ability to embody complex female characters across diverse genres, from dystopian dramas to animated epics, leaving a mark with her nuanced performances.