kids encyclopedia robot

Bella Ramsey facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey, actor, at SXSW 2025 03 (cropped).jpg
Ramsey in March 2025
Born
Isabella May Ramsey

September 2003 (age 21)
Nottingham, England
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.

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.

Bella Ramsey at the 2022 TIFF Premiere of Catherine Called Birdy (52358884151) (cropped)
Ramsey in 2022

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.

Bella Ramsey filming The Last of Us, August 2024 (1)
Ramsey filming the second season of The Last of Us in Downtown Vancouver in August 2024

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

Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal at SXSW 2025 02 (cropped)
Ramsey and Pedro Pascal at SXSW 2025

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
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
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)
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
2018 Doctor Who Infinity Freya (voice)
2025 Chicken Run: Eggstraction Molly (voice)

Radio and podcasts

Year Title Role Notes
2020 Drama Miss Edith BBC Radio 4 episode: "Edith Sitwell in Scarborough"
2022 Impact Winter Whisper 6 episodes

Discography

Year Title Album Notes
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
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

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Bella Ramsey para niños

kids search engine
Bella Ramsey Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.