Nell Campbell
Biography
Laura Elizabeth Campbell, known professionally as Nell Campbell or Little Nell, is an Australian actress, singer, and former club owner born on May 24, 1953, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She adopted the stage name Little Nell after arriving in Britain with her family in the early 1970s. Campbell is best known for her role as Columbia in the original stage play and the 1975 film adaptation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Her other film appearances include Nurse Ansalong in the 1981 film Shock Treatment and Beth in the 1984 drama film The Killing Fields. In 1978, she released her EP titled The Musical World of Little Nell, which had the subtitle Aquatic Teenage Sex and Squalor, through A and M Records.
Career overview
Laura Elizabeth Campbell, known professionally as Nell Campbell or Little Nell, is an Australian actress, singer, and former club owner. Born on May 24, 1953, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she decided to use Little Nell as her stage name after arriving in Britain in the early 1970s with her family.
Campbell is best known for her role as Columbia in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the original stage play from which it was adapted. Her subsequent film work includes appearing as Nurse Ansalong in the 1981 film Shock Treatment. In 1984, she appeared as Beth in the drama film The Killing Fields. In addition to her acting work in film and stage, Campbell released an EP titled The Musical World of Little Nell (Aquatic Teenage Sex & Squalor) through A&M Records in 1978.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) as Self
- Sane Inside Insanity (2025) as Self
- Seriously Red (2022) as Doc Nell
- Rocky Horror 45: The Movie (2021) as Self
- Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020) as Self
- The Rocky Horror Musical Live Stream (2020) as Columbia
- Palm Beach (2019) as Woman in Shop
- The Last Impresario (2014) as Self
- The British Guide to Showing Off (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Rocky Horror Tribute Show (2008) as Columbia
- Joe Gould's Secret (2000) as Tamar (Hostess)
- Intern (2000) as Lady #4
- Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special (2000)
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Behind the Music: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1999) as Self
- Great Expectations (1998) as Erica Thall
- The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995) as Self
- Tracey Ullman Takes on New York (1993)
- The Word (1990)
- The Killing Fields (1984) as Beth
- Stanley: Every Home Should Have One (1984) as Amy Benton
- Dead on Time (1983) as Female Teller
- Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) as Groupie
- Bergerac (1981) as Mrs Moberley
- Shock Treatment (1981) as Nurse Ansalong
- The Rocky Horror Treatment (1981) as (archive footage)
- The Alternative Miss World (1980) as Self
- Dead Man's Kit (1980) as Zoe Summers
- Shoestring (1979) as Joanna Lomas
- Jubilee (1978) as Crabs (as Little Nell)
- Journey Among Women (1977) as Meg
- Rock Follies (1976) as Sandra
- Sebastiane (1976) as Emperor's Guest
- Summer of Secrets (1976) as Kym
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) as Columbia
- Lisztomania (1975) as Olga Janina
- Alfie Darling (1975) as Party Guest
- Barry McKenzie Holds His Own (1974) as Nerida Brealey
- Ulla's Fete (1974)
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What movies or TV shows is Nell Campbell best known for?
Nell Campbell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Joe Gould's Secret (2000), Great Expectations (1998), The Word (1990), The Killing Fields (1984).
When and where was Nell Campbell born?
Nell Campbell was born on May 24, 1953 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
How many credits does Nell Campbell have?
Nell Campbell has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2025.
What is Nell Campbell's background in cinema and television?
Laura Elizabeth Campbell, known professionally as Nell Campbell or Little Nell, is an Australian actress, singer, and former club owner born on May 24, 1953, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She adopted the stage name Little Nell after arriving in Britain with her family in the early 1970s. Campbell is best known...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) as Groupie — aged about 29
- Shoestring (1979) as Joanna Lomas — aged about 26
- The Killing Fields (1984) as Beth — aged about 31
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) as Columbia — aged about 22
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 22
- Rock Follies (1976) as Sandra — aged about 23
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