Bella Ramsey facts for kids
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Bella Ramsey
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Isabella May Ramsey
September 2003 (age 21) Nottingham, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Isabella May Ramsey (born in September 2003) is an English actor. They are famous for their role as the young noblewoman Lyanna Mormont in the HBO fantasy TV show Game of Thrones (2016–2019). They also played Ellie in the HBO drama series The Last of Us (2023–present). For this role, they were nominated for several big awards, like a BAFTA Television Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Ramsey also played Mildred Hubble in the CBBC series The Worst Witch (2017–2020). They were the voice of the main character in the Netflix animated series Hilda (2018–2023). In 2022, they starred in the comedy film Catherine Called Birdy. Their acting in the BBC show Time (2023) also won them an award.
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About Bella Ramsey
Early Life and Education
Bella Ramsey was born in Nottingham, England, in September 2003. They started school in Leicestershire. When they were 12, they switched to an online school called King's InterHigh. This change helped them balance their schoolwork with their acting jobs. Ramsey said they "really didn't enjoy mainstream secondary school and wasn't happy" there.
Growing up, Ramsey loved art, music, writing, and football. They performed with local theater groups from a young age. At 10, Ramsey joined the Television Workshop in Nottingham. This workshop helped them train and prepare for auditions, including for Game of Thrones.
Acting Career Highlights
Breakthrough in Game of Thrones
From 2016 to 2019, Ramsey played Lyanna Mormont in the HBO fantasy show Game of Thrones. This was their first major acting role. When they first appeared in the show, fans and critics loved their strong and confident character. Many called Ramsey "season 6's breakout star." They continued playing the role in the show's later seasons.
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Other Notable Roles
Ramsey starred as Mildred Hubble in the CBBC fantasy show The Worst Witch (2017–2019). For this role, they won an award for Young Performer in 2019. They also voiced the main character in the Netflix series Hilda. Ramsey even sang a song called "The Life of Hilda" for the show. They returned to voice Hilda in the movie special, Hilda and the Mountain King, which came out in 2021.
In 2020, Ramsey played Elsbeth in the movie Resistance. This film tells the story of how Marcel Marceau helped Jewish children during World War II. Critics praised Ramsey's performance in the movie. In 2022, Ramsey had their first main film role as Lady Catherine in Catherine Called Birdy. This was a comedy set in medieval times.
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The Last of Us and Recent Work
In 2021, Ramsey was chosen to play Ellie in the HBO show based on the video game. They star alongside Pedro Pascal. Their acting and the chemistry between them and Pedro Pascal's character, Joel, have been highly praised. For the first season in 2023, Ramsey received many award nominations. They were nominated again for the second season in 2025, making them the youngest person to be nominated twice for a lead drama actress Emmy.
In 2023, Ramsey played Kelsey Morgan in the show Time. Their performance was well-received, and they won an award for Female Supporting Actor. They also voiced Molly in the animated movie Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023). Ramsey is expected to appear in upcoming films like Sunny Dancer and Harmonia, and a drama series called Maya.
Personal Life
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Ramsey identifies as non-binary. This means they don't see themselves as strictly male or female. They have said that "they/them" pronouns feel most true to them, but they are fine with other pronouns too. Ramsey is a Christian and has spoken about how their faith helped them through health challenges. They also shared their faith on a YouTube channel and Instagram account called United Hope.
Ramsey is a vegetarian and tries to eat mostly vegan food. They are a strong supporter of veganism. In 2021, when they were 18, Ramsey was diagnosed as autistic. They said this diagnosis was "freeing" and helped them understand themselves better. They believe being neurodivergent has greatly influenced their acting career.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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| 2017 | Elefthería | Ellie | Short film | |
| 2018 | Two for Joy | Miranda | ||
| Holmes & Watson | Flotsam | |||
| 2019 | Princess Emmy | Princess Gizana (voice) | ||
| Judy | Lorna Luft | |||
| Nancy | Nancy | Short film | ||
| Zero | Alice | Short film | ||
| On the Beaches | Kitty | Short film | ||
| 2020 | Turtle Journey | Daughter Turtle (voice) | Short film | |
| 3 Minutes of Silence | Jane | Short film | ||
| Resistance | Elsbeth | |||
| 2021 | Requiem | Evelyn | Short film | |
| Villain | Georgia | Short film | ||
| 2022 | Catherine Called Birdy | Birdy | ||
| 2023 | Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget | Molly (voice) | ||
| TBA | Sunny Dancer | TBA | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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| 2016–2019 | Game of Thrones | Lyanna Mormont | Recurring role (seasons 6–8) | |
| 2017–2020 | The Worst Witch | Mildred Hubble | Main role (series 1–3) Guest appearance (series 4) |
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| 2018 | Requiem | Young Matilda | Episode: "The Blue Room" | |
| 2018–2023 | Hilda | Hilda (voice) | Lead role; 34 episodes | |
| 2020 | Shepherd's Delight | Girl in Park | Episode: "Self-Tape 48" | |
| His Dark Materials | Angelica | 6 episodes (season 2) | ||
| Summer Camp Island | Ramona (age 15) (voice) | Episode: "Ghost Baby Jabberwock" | ||
| 2021 | Hilda and the Mountain King | Hilda (voice) | Television film | |
| 2022 | Becoming Elizabeth | Jane Grey | Main role; 6 episodes | |
| 2023 | Time | Kelsey Morgan | 3 episodes (season 2) | |
| 2023–present | The Last of Us | Ellie | Main role |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | |
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| 2018 | Doctor Who Infinity | Freya (voice) | |
| 2025 | Chicken Run: Eggstraction | Molly (voice) |
Radio and podcasts
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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| 2020 | Drama | Miss Edith | BBC Radio 4 episode: "Edith Sitwell in Scarborough" | |
| 2022 | Impact Winter | Whisper | 6 episodes |
Discography
| Year | Title | Album | Notes | |
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| 2020 | "The Life of Hilda" | Hilda | Episode: "Chapter 7: The Beast of Cauldron Island" | |
| 2022 | "Birdy Song" | Catherine Called Birdy | ||
| 2025 | "Take On Me" | The Last of Us: Season 2 | Episode: "Day One" |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | |
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| 2018 | RTS North West Awards | Best Breakthrough Talent | The Worst Witch | Nominated | |
| Children's BAFTAs | Best Young Performer | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Won | ||||
| Children's Animation (shared with Luke Pearson, Stephanie Simpson, and Kurt Mueller) | Hilda | Won | |||
| 2020 | British Animation Awards | Best Voice Performance | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Game of Thrones | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | British Animation Awards | Best Voice Performance | Hilda | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Critics' Choice Awards | Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer | Catherine Called Birdy | Nominated | |
| MTV Movie & TV Awards | Breakthrough Performance | The Last of Us | Nominated | ||
| Best Duo (shared with Pedro Pascal) | Won | ||||
| Dorian TV Awards | Best TV Performance — Drama | Nominated | |||
| Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Drama | Nominated | |||
| Astra TV Awards | Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama | Nominated | |||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |||
| Gotham Independent Film Awards | Outstanding Performance in a New Series | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Nominated | ||
| Critics' Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |||
| Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor on a TV Series | Nominated | |||
| AACTA International Awards | Best Actress in a Series | Nominated | |||
| People's Choice Awards | Drama TV Star of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||||
| Independent Spirit Awards | Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series | Nominated | |||
| Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Drama/Genre Series | Nominated | |||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Won | ||||
| British Academy Television Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Pending | ||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Pending | |||
| Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Pending | ||||
| Astra TV Awards | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Bella Ramsey para niños
