British Actress & Voice Artist; Known for "Yellowjackets," "Arcane" & "Fallout"; BAFTA Cymru & Annie Award Winner

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Ella Purnell Biography

Ella Purnell is a British actress whose career encompasses theater, film, television, and voice acting. Purnell trained at the Young Actors Theatre Islington and attended classes at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, studying acting, singing, and dancing before making her stage debut in the musical "Oliver!" at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. She made her on-screen debut with a supporting role in "Never Let Me Go," followed by appearances in "Ways to Live Forever" and the horror film "Intruders." Screen International named her among the 10 UK Stars of Tomorrow.

Purnell's film career expanded with her role in Tim Burton's fantasy film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," portraying Emma Bloom. Variety awarded her the Newport Beach Film Festival Breakthrough Artist Award and included her in its "10 Brits to Watch." Her film credits also include "Maleficent," "Churchill," and "Army of the Dead." She received a BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actress for her performance in the period drama "Ordeal by Innocence."

On television, Purnell gained wider recognition for her role as Jackie in Showtime's survival thriller "Yellowjackets." She also voiced Jinx in Netflix's animated series "Arcane," earning an Annie Award for Best Voice Acting, and voiced Gwyndala in "Star Trek: Prodigy."

Purnell played the lead role of Lucy MacLean in Amazon Prime Video's post-apocalyptic series "Fallout." She received the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the Canneseries Festival, and "Fallout" became Prime Video's highest-rated show. The series earned 16 Emmy nominations, highlighting the growing impact of video game adaptations in television. Purnell also starred in "Sweetpea," a dark comedy series in which she served as executive producer.

In addition to her work in entertainment, Purnell is an ambassador for YoungMinds, a UK organization focused on youth mental health. She has spoken publicly about her experiences with anxiety and depression, advocating for self-care and mental health awareness. Purnell's career spans stage, screen, voice acting, and producing, reflecting her ongoing contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Ella Purnell Videos

Fallout Interview: Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten on What New Fans Will Love

Fallout Interview: Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten on What New Fans Will Love

The countdown to Prime Video's Fallout series has begun. As we prepare to leave Vault 33 and venture out into the Wasteland with Ella Purnell's...

Ella Purnell Interview: Fallout's Lucy MacLean & Yellowjackets Theories

Ella Purnell Interview: Fallout's Lucy MacLean & Yellowjackets Theories

If you’re a frequent Collider Ladies Night viewer/reader/listener, you’re likely well aware of my Yellowjackets obsession. I’ve been lucky...

Ella Purnell's Co-Star Didn't Believe She Was British

Ella Purnell's Co-Star Didn't Believe She Was British

Ella Purnell talks about her American accent being so good that a co-star didn't believe she's British, having to lookout for bones and hyenas while...

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