Bella Ramsey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bella Ramsey
Ramsey in March 2025
Born	Isabella May Ramsey (2003-09-25) 25 September 2003 (age 21) Nottingham, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2016–present

Bella Ramsey (born 25 September 2003) is a talented English actor. They became well-known for playing the brave young noblewoman Lyanna Mormont in the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones (2016–2019). Later, they starred as Ellie in the popular drama series The Last of Us (2023–present). For this role, Ramsey earned nominations for major awards like a BAFTA Television Award and Primetime Emmy Awards.

Ramsey also played Mildred Hubble in the CBBC series The Worst Witch (2017–2020). They lent their voice to the main character in the Netflix animated series Hilda (2018–2023). In 2022, Ramsey starred in the historical comedy film Catherine Called Birdy, receiving a nomination for Best Young Performer. Their work in the BBC drama Time (2023) also earned them a Royal Television Society Award.

Early Life and Discovering Acting

Bella Ramsey was born in Nottingham, England, on September 25, 2003. They started school in Leicestershire. At age 12, they switched to an online school called King's InterHigh. This change helped Ramsey manage their schoolwork and acting career at the same time.

As a child, Ramsey loved art, music, writing, and football. They also performed in local theater groups, like Stagecoach Theatre Arts. When they were 10, Ramsey joined the Television Workshop in Nottingham. This workshop helped them prepare for auditions, including the one for Game of Thrones. Ramsey says the workshop taught them to truly "be and become" their characters, not just pretend.

Acting Career Highlights

Ramsey in 2022

Breakthrough Role in Game of Thrones

From 2016 to 2019, Ramsey played Lyanna Mormont in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. This was Ramsey's first big role. Fans and critics quickly noticed their strong performance as a no-nonsense leader. The show's creators were so impressed that they expanded Lyanna's role beyond what was originally planned. The Hollywood Reporter even called Ramsey "season 6's breakout star."

Starring in The Worst Witch and Hilda

Ramsey then starred as Mildred Hubble in the CBBC fantasy drama The Worst Witch (2017–2019). For this role, they won the Young Performer award at the 2019 British Academy Children's Awards.

They also voiced the main character in the Netflix animated series Hilda (2018–2023). Ramsey even sang their debut song, "The Life of Hilda," for the series. They continued as Hilda in the movie special, Hilda and the Mountain King, which came out in 2021.

Diverse Roles in Film and TV

In 2020, Ramsey appeared in His Dark Materials as Angelica. They also played Elsbeth in the drama film Resistance (2020). This film told the important story of how Marcel Marceau helped Jewish children during World War II.

Ramsey took on their first main film role as Lady Catherine in Catherine Called Birdy (2022). This historical comedy was based on a popular novel. Critics praised Ramsey's performance, and they also wrote and performed "Birdy Song" for the film's soundtrack.

Ramsey filming the second season of The Last of Us in Downtown Vancouver in August 2024

Leading Role in The Last of Us

In February 2021, Ramsey was chosen to play Ellie in the HBO series based on the video game. They starred alongside Pedro Pascal, who also appeared in Game of Thrones. Ramsey's acting and their connection with Pascal's character, Joel, received widespread praise.

For the first season in 2023, Ramsey earned many award nominations, including at the 81st Golden Globe Awards and 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Their performance in the second season, which aired in 2025, was also highly praised. Ramsey received another nomination at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2025, making them the youngest two-time nominee for Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Recent and Upcoming Projects

In 2023, Ramsey played Kelsey Morgan in the second series of Time. Their performance was highly regarded, and they won a Royal Television Society Award. They also voiced Molly in the animated film Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023).

In April 2025, Madame Tussauds announced that Ramsey would have a wax figure displayed in their London museum. The figure was unveiled in September 2025. Ramsey is also set to appear in the drama series Maya (2026), the comedy film Sunny Dancer, and the psychological thriller Harmonia.

Personal Life and Interests

Ramsey and Pedro Pascal at SXSW 2025

Bella Ramsey is a role model for many young people. They have spoken about their identity and how it relates to their acting career. In 2025, Ramsey became the first non-binary person to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds.

Ramsey enjoys playing the guitar and singing. They formed a close friendship with fellow actor Pedro Pascal while filming The Last of Us.

Ramsey is a Christian and has shared how their faith is important to them. They also had a YouTube channel called United Hope where they shared their beliefs.

Ramsey is a vegetarian and often eats vegan meals. They are a strong supporter of veganism.

When they were 18, Ramsey learned they were autistic while working on The Last of Us. They described this diagnosis as "freeing." Ramsey believes being neurodivergent has greatly influenced their acting and helps them see the world in unique ways.

Filmography

Denotes productions that have not yet been released

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
2022	Catherine Called Birdy	Birdy
2023	Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget	Molly (voice)
	Villain	Georgia	Short film
2024	Matilda and the Brave Escape	Narrator (voice)	Short film
	More Flames	Dog (voice)	Short film
2025	The Correction Unit	nTrac (voice)
rowspan="2" 0TBA	Sunny Dancer	Ivy
Harmonia	Ella

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
2026	Maya	Maya	Main role

Video games

Radio and podcasts

Music videos

Discography

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Bella Ramsey para niños