Ella Bright
Biography
Ella Bright is an American-British actress and singer born on November 27, 2006, in New York City. Raised in North London, she began her professional career as a child performer. Bright has established herself in the entertainment industry through work in television, film, theatre, and commercials. She is recognized for her performances in both British and international productions, earning nominations for both a Children's BAFTA and an Emmy Award for her acting work. Bright maintains a career that spans various media platforms, including streaming series and historical drama, and she is noted for her early start in the industry and her ongoing contributions to television and stage.
Career overview
Ella Bright made her television debut in 2015 with an appearance in the series Legends. She transitioned to the stage in 2017, making her West End debut as Lily Potter Jr. in the production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. In 2018, at the age of 11, she made her feature film debut in Holmes and Watson. Bright is perhaps best known for her long-running role as Darrell Rivers in the CBBC adaptation of Malory Towers, a series that spanned from 2019 to 2025. Her performance in this role garnered her nominations for both an Emmy Award and a Children's BAFTA.
In addition to her work on Malory Towers, Bright has appeared in other notable projects. In 2024, she portrayed a young Kate Middleton in the historical drama series The Crown. She has also expanded her television portfolio with a role in the Prime Video series Off Campus, which began airing in 2026. Throughout her career, Bright has worked across diverse formats, including commercials, and has been identified as a performer with a significant presence in both British and American television productions.
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- Off Campus (2026) as Hannah Wells
- Badger (2024) Producer
- Malory Towers (2020) as Darrell Rivers
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Holmes & Watson (2018) as Bridgette
- The Crown (2016) as Young Kate Middleton
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Legends (2014) as Clarissa Graves