Nell Fisher
Biography
Nell Fisher is a British-New Zealand actress born on November 2, 2011, in London, England. She is the daughter of Toby Fisher, an environmental lawyer and former actor from New Zealand, and Laura Clarke, a British diplomat who served as the high commissioner to New Zealand from 2018 to 2022. Fisher experienced an international upbringing during her childhood. She has established herself as a performer in both film and television, gaining recognition for her work in various genres, including horror, comedy, and science fiction. Her professional credits reflect a growing presence in the entertainment industry as she continues to take on notable roles in major productions.
Career overview
Nell Fisher began her acting career with appearances in projects such as Northspur. She gained broader recognition for her performance in the 2023 horror film Evil Dead Rise. Following this, she appeared in the 2024 comedy film Bookworm, further expanding her portfolio in feature-length cinema. These roles helped establish her reputation as a versatile young actress capable of navigating different tonal requirements, from the intensity of horror to the lighter elements of comedy.
In 2025, Fisher joined the cast of the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things, where she portrayed the character Holly Wheeler in the show's fifth and final season. This role marked a significant television credit in her career. With ten known acting credits documented, Fisher has demonstrated a consistent trajectory in the industry, transitioning from earlier projects to high-profile international productions. Her work across these various films and television series highlights her development as a performer within the global entertainment landscape.
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- One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (2026) as Self - Holly Wheeler
- Bookworm (2024) as Mildred
- Evil Dead Rise (2023) as Kassie
- Choose Love (2023) as Luisa
- Northspur (2021) as Tia
- My Life Is Murder (2019) as Olive
- Stranger Things (2016) as Holly Wheeler
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- The God of the Woods as Barbara Van Laar