Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Ella Purnell
Ella Purnell closed a deal to join Ari Aster's new A24 film Scapegoat, alongside Caleb Landry Jones and Samba Schutte, according to a Deadline exclusive. The announcement arrived while she was leading Prime Video's Fallout and Sky Atlantic's dark comedy Sweetpea.
Purnell was announced as part of the full cast of Audible's new global audio adaptation of Dracula. Jonathan Bailey takes the title role, and Aimee Lou Wood and Maggie Gyllenhaal also feature in the production.
Purnell joined the thriller The Return of Stanley Atwell, starring Nicholas Galitzine. The project comes from writer and director Brian Welsh, Steven Soderbergh, and Hera Pictures, the producer behind Hamnet.
Ella Purnell and Rita Ora were set to lead the voice cast of ViQueens, a new animated feature directed by Harald Zwart. The film's delivery was expected in the last quarter of 2026, with a home territory release slated for late December 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ella Summer Reed Purnell |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Blonde |
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| Qualifications | Acting, Singing, and Dancing from Sylvia Young Theatre School, London |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Family
| Father | Simon Reid (businessman) |
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| Mother | Suzy Purnell (yoga instructor) |
| Siblings | 3 Half Brothers: Noa Purnell, Enzo Reid, Leon Reid |
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Style Quotient
| Animal Lover | Has a pet dog and shares pictures on social media. |
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| Social Presence | Often spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages and smoking cigarettes. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ella grew up in Bethnal Green, London. | |
| 2. Was part of the chorus in the musical Oliver! at age 13. | |
| 3. Named one of the 10 UK Stars of Tomorrow by Screen International in 2010. | |
| 4. Took a break from acting to attend university but later returned to her career. | |
| 5. Co-founded Educate2Eradicate to combat honour-based violence and forced child marriage in 2016. |
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