Best known as Jackie in Yellowjackets, Gwendolen in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, and the voice of Jinx in Arcane.
Films
- The Little MermaidYoung Vanessa (voice)2023
- Army of the DeadKate Ward2021
- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar ChildrenEmma Bloom / Gwendolen Bloom2016
- The Legend of TarzanYoung Jane Porter2016
- MaleficentYoung Maleficent / Teen Maleficent2014
- Kick-Ass 2Dolce2013
- WildlikeMackenzie2014
- IntrudersMia2011
- Never Let Me GoYoung Ruth2010
TV shows
- YellowjacketsJackie Taylor2021–
- ArcaneJinx / Powder (voice)2021–2024
- Star Trek: ProdigyGwyn (voice)2021–2022
- Orphan BlackMK / Kira’s clone (voice, episode "Ease for Idle Millionaires")2018
- SweetbitterTess2018–2019
- BelieveBo / Artemis (episode "Pilot")2014
- MisfitsFionnuala (episode "Vegas Baby!")2011
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About Ella Purnell
Ella Purnell is an English actress who began her career as a child performer in films such as Never Let Me Go and Maleficent. She has since built an eclectic body of work spanning period dramas, video game adaptations, and genre television, most notably receiving acclaim for her dual role in the survival thriller series Yellowjackets and the animated Netflix series Arcane.
FAQs
What is Ella Purnell’s most famous role?
Many critics and fans consider her portrayal of Jackie Taylor in Yellowjackets (2021–) and her voice role as Jinx in Arcane (2021–2024) to be her breakout and most recognised performances.
Is Ella Purnell an American or British actress?
She is British; she was born in London, England, and began acting in UK films before moving into Hollywood productions.
Did Ella Purnell do her own stunts in Yellowjackets?
She performed many of her own stunts, particularly the physical scenes in the wilderness, though specific dangerous sequences were handled by a stunt double.
What other video game roles has Ella Purnell voiced?
Her most famous video game voice role is Jinx in Arcane (the animated adaptation of League of Legends). She also voiced Gwyn in Star Trek: Prodigy, which is a TV series, not a game, but she has contributed to audio dramas and video game-based projects such as Fallout: London (a mod, uncredited).
Has Ella Purnell won any awards?
She has received critical acclaim but no major individual acting awards yet; her work on Arcane won an Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Character Animation (as part of the team) and a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program. Her Yellowjackets cast was nominated for multiple SAG Ensemble Awards.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026