Ella Purnell
Biography
Ella Purnell is an English actress born on September 17, 1996, in London, England. She began acting as a child and trained at the Brit School for Performing Arts. She appeared in films including Never Let Me Go (2010) and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) before her breakthrough voice role.
Purnell voices Jinx (Powder) in the Netflix animated series Arcane (2021-2024), delivering an emotionally devastating performance as the troubled, brilliant young woman whose descent into chaos lies at the heart of the show. She also stars as Lucy MacLean in the Amazon series Fallout (2024).
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Lucy MacLean in Fallout (2024)
- Jackie Taylor in Yellowjackets (2021-present)
- Teen version of Maleficent in Maleficent (2014)
- Emma Bloom in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting (Arcane)
- 🏆 BAFTA Rising Star Nomination
Frequently Asked Questions
Ella Purnell is best known for voicing Jinx in Arcane, starring in Yellowjackets, and playing Lucy in Fallout.
Yes, she provides the voice for Jinx (Powder) in the Netflix animated series Arcane.