Ella Bright

Ella Bright
Born (2006-11-27) 27 November 2006
New York, New York, U.S.
Citizenship
  • British
  • American
Years active2015–present

Ella Bright (born 27 November 2006) is an American-born British actress. She began her career as a child actress. For her performance in the CBBC series Malory Towers (2020–2025), she earned Children's BAFTA and Emmy Award nominations.

Early life

Bright was born in New York and grew up in North London.[1] She holds dual citizenship. Bright attended South Hampstead High School,[2] completing her A Levels in 2025.[3]

Career

Bright made her television debut in a 2015 episode of the TNT crime drama Legends. This was followed by her West End debut in The Cursed Child in 2017 at the Palace Theatre and her feature film debut in the 2018 mystery comedy Holmes & Watson.[4][5]

In 2020, Bright began starring as the lead character Darrell Rivers in the CBBC adaptation of Enid Blyton's Malory Towers.[6] For her performance, Bright was nominated for the 2022 British Academy Children's Award for Young Performer and Outstanding Lead Performer at the 2023 and 2024 Children's and Family Emmy Awards. Bright portrayed young Kate Middleton in an episode of the final season of The Crown on Netflix in 2023, appearing in a fictional flashback in which the young Middleton meets Princess Diana (portrayed by Elizabeth Debicki).[7]

In 2025, Bright was cast as co-lead in the Amazon Prime series Off Campus.[8]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Legends Clarissa Graves Episode: "The Legend of Terrence Graves"
2018 Holmes & Watson Bridgette
2020–2025 Malory Towers Darrell Rivers Main role
2023 The Crown Young Kate Middleton Episode: "Alma Mater"
2026 Off Campus Hannah Wells Main role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2022 British Academy Children's Awards Young Performer Malory Towers Nominated [9]
2023 Children's and Family Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Performer Nominated [10]
2024 Nominated [11]

References

  1. ^ Wickes, Hanna (8 May 2025). "Ella Bright Is Hannah Wells In 'Off Campus': Meet the Actress". J-14. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  2. ^ "GDST student stars in Malory Towers". Girls' Day School Trust. 8 April 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Inspirational Alumnae: Ella Bright, Actor". South Hampstead High School. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Ella Bright". TresA Magazine. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  5. ^ Comiter, Jordana (30 July 2025). "Off Campus TV Series: What We Know About the Adaptation of Elle Kennedy's Best-Selling Novels (Including the Cast!)". People. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Interview with Ella Bright". BBC Media Centre. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  7. ^ Barr, Sabrina (14 December 2023). "Princess Diana and Kate Middleton never met – but The Crown rewrites history with faked scene". Metro. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  8. ^ Perlmutter, Rebecca (18 October 2025). "'Off Campus': Who Is Playing Hannah Wells? Ella Bright Takes Center Stage". TV Insider. Retrieved 10 November 2025.(subscription required)
  9. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (25 October 2022). "'Dodger,' 'The Snail and the Whale' Lead BAFTA Children and Young People Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  10. ^ Coates, Tyler (2 November 2023). "Children's & Family Emmy Awards: Disney Dominates Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  11. ^ Schneider, Michael (12 December 2024). "Children's & Family Emmys 2024 Nominations: 'Percy Jackson,' 'Sesame Street,' 'Spiderwick Chronicles' Lead; Ceremony Moves to March". Variety. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
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