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Anna Popplewell
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| Born | 16 December 1988 London, England
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| Education | Magdalen College, Oxford (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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Sam Caird
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| Children | 1 |
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Anna Popplewell is an English actress born on December 16, 1988. She started acting in small roles in TV movies and films like Mansfield Park (1999) and Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003). She became very well known for playing Susan Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia movies from 2005 to 2010. These movies made a lot of money worldwide and helped her win several awards.
After Narnia, Anna played Chyler Silva in the web series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (2012). She also starred as Lady Lola in the historical drama series Reign from 2013 to 2016. More recently, she appeared in the horror film The Nun II (2023). In 2023, she also performed on stage for the first time in the play Hedda Gabler.
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About Anna Popplewell's Early Life and School
Anna Popplewell was born in London, England. She is the oldest of three children. Her father, Sir Andrew Popplewell, is a judge, and her mother, Debra Lomas, is a skin doctor. Anna has two younger siblings, Lulu and Freddie. Her grandfather, Sir Oliver Popplewell, was also a judge, and her uncle, Nigel Popplewell, used to be a cricketer.
Anna went to North London Collegiate School. In 2007, she was accepted into Oxford University. There, she studied English Language and Literature at Magdalen College.
Anna Popplewell's Acting Career
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Anna Popplewell started acting when she was just six years old. She took drama classes to learn the basics. Her first professional acting job was in a TV show called Frenchman's Creek in 1998. She then appeared in her first movie, Mansfield Park, in 1999. She also had supporting roles in films like The Little Vampire (2000) and Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), where she acted alongside Scarlett Johansson.
Her biggest role came in 2005 when she played Susan Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. She was 16 years old at the time. Interestingly, Anna has a fear of mice, so a stunt double had to help with one of her scenes. This movie was a huge success and was loved by both critics and audiences.
Anna played Susan Pevensie again in the next Narnia movie, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). In this film, she worked with her co-stars William Moseley, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, and Ben Barnes. She also made a short appearance in the third Narnia film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010). All together, the Narnia films earned over $1.5 billion around the world.
In 2012, Anna Popplewell played Chyler Silva in a five-part online mini-series called Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn. The next year, in 2013, she began playing Lola in the TV series Reign. Lola was a friend of Mary, Queen of Scots. This show was filmed in Ireland and Canada, and Anna played the role until 2016.
Since 2018, Anna has also narrated many audiobooks. She has lent her voice to books like Dear Mrs. Bird and Jane Eyre. In 2023, Anna played Kate in the horror film The Nun II, which was very popular. Critics praised her performance, calling her a "familiar and welcome face." Also in 2023, she made her first appearance on stage in the play Hedda Gabler.
Anna Popplewell's Personal Life
Anna Popplewell married Sam Caird in 2016. They have one daughter together.
Anna Popplewell's Awards
Anna Popplewell has been recognized for her acting.
- In 2006, she was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for her role in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
- She also won a CAMIE Award for the same film in 2006.
- In 2008, she was nominated for a Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Award for Best Film Star for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
- In 2009, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award as part of the young cast of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
- In 2012, she was nominated for a Streamy Award for her performance in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Popplewell para niños
