Actress | British
Ella Purnell is a British actress who has become one of the most versatile performers of her generation. Born in London, she began acting as a child, playing young versions of characters in films like “Maleficent” (2014) before transitioning to lead roles.
Her career took off with “Yellowjackets” (2021-present), where she plays teenage Jackie, and reached new heights as Lucy MacLean in Amazon’s “Fallout” (2024), based on the popular video game franchise. Her portrayal of the optimistic vault dweller navigating the post-apocalyptic wasteland earned widespread acclaim.
Purnell has also lent her distinctive voice to animation, notably as Jinx in Netflix’s “Arcane” (2021-present), based on “League of Legends.” Her ability to transition between live-action drama, genre entertainment, and voice work demonstrates remarkable range.
TV debut in "The Never Ending Story"
Young Maleficent in Disney's "Maleficent"
Appeared in "Miss Peregrine's Home"
Starred in "Yellowjackets"
Voiced Jinx in "Arcane"
Lead role in "Fallout"
"Fallout" breaks Prime Video records
Became streaming star
Ella Purnell's net worth is estimated at $3 million, earned through her roles in "Yellowjackets," "Fallout," and "Arcane."