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Ella Purnell

Ella Purnell is a British actress known for film, television, and voice roles.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ella Purnell is a British actress known for film, television, and voice roles. She began acting as a child and has appeared in productions including Never Let Me Go, Maleficent, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Yellowjackets, Fallout, and Arcane.

Early life and career

Ella Purnell was born in London on 17 September 1996 and began her career as a child actress in theatre and film. Her early film credits include Never Let Me Go (2010), Intruders (2011), and Maleficent (2014).

Film roles

Purnell's filmography includes drama, fantasy, and action films. She appeared in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016), Churchill (2017), and Army of the Dead (2021).

Television and voice work

Purnell is known for her television roles in Yellowjackets (2021–present), Fallout (2024–present), and Sweetpea (2024–present). She voiced Jinx in Arcane (2021–2024) and Gwyndala in Star Trek: Prodigy (2021–2024).

Key facts

  • She began her career as a child actress in theatre and film.
  • Her early film credits include Never Let Me Go, Intruders, and Maleficent.
  • She appeared in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Churchill, and Army of the Dead.
  • On television, she is known for Yellowjackets, Fallout, and Sweetpea.
  • She voiced Jinx in Arcane and Gwyndala in Star Trek: Prodigy.
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Canadian context

Ella Purnell is relevant to Canadian readers through the international popularity of streaming series such as Yellowjackets, Fallout, and Arcane, which have Canadian audiences and distribution.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ella Purnell?
Ella Purnell is a British actress known for film, television, and voice acting roles.
When was Ella Purnell born?
She was born on 17 September 1996.
What is Ella Purnell best known for?
She is known for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Yellowjackets, Fallout, and the voice role of Jinx in Arcane.
What is Ella Purnell's nationality?
She is British.
What kind of roles has she played?
She has appeared in drama, fantasy, action, and animated series, including child roles, lead television parts, and voice performances.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Purnell
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career overview, and major film/TV/voice credits.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3480246/
    Supports: Birthplace, occupation, selected credits, and biographical details.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/ella_purnell
    Supports: Birthplace, early career notes, and selected film credits.
  4. Vulture — https://www.vulture.com/article/ella-purnell-fallout-tv-interview.html
    Supports: Fallout role and character details.