Bella Ramsey
Biography
Bella Ramsey is an English actor born on September 25, 2003, in Nottingham, England. They began acting as a child and gained early recognition for their scene-stealing performance as the fierce young Lady Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones (2016-2019), despite appearing in only a handful of episodes.
Ramsey became a global star as Ellie Williams in the HBO series The Last of Us (2023-present), based on the acclaimed video game. Their emotionally powerful performance as the teenage girl who may hold the key to saving humanity earned widespread critical acclaim, a Critics' Choice Award nomination, and praise from both fans of the game and newcomers to the story.
Beyond The Last of Us, Ramsey starred in the CBBC series The Worst Witch (2017-2020), the film Judy (2019), and Catherine Called Birdy (2022) directed by Lena Dunham. Ramsey uses they/them pronouns and has been recognized as an important voice for non-binary representation in entertainment.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones (2016-2019)
- Mildred Hubble in The Worst Witch (2017-2020)
- Catherine in Catherine Called Birdy (2022)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Critics' Choice Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series (The Last of Us)
- 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor (The Last of Us)
Frequently Asked Questions
Bella Ramsey is best known for playing Ellie Williams in The Last of Us (2023-present) and Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones.
Yes, they played Lady Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones (2016-2019), a scene-stealing role despite limited screen time.
Bella Ramsey uses they/them pronouns.