Ellie Bamber is an English actress who gained significant attention for her diverse roles in film and television.
She first captured public attention as Lydia Bennet in the 2016 film Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, where she starred alongside Lily James and Douglas Booth.
Ellie has since appeared in several notable productions, including Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals and the BBC’s adaptation of Les Misérables, where she portrayed Cosette.
Profile
| Full Name | Eleanor Elizabeth Bamber |
| Nickname | Ellie |
| Date of Birth | February 2, 1997 |
| Age | 27 years old |
| Gender | Female |
| Place of Birth | Surrey, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Actress |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Parents | David Bamber, Zoe Bamber |
| Siblings | Lucas Bamber |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Religion | N/A |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
Early Life and Education
Ellie Bamber, now 27, was born on February 2, 1997, in Surrey, England. She grew up with her younger brother, Lucas.
Her father, David, works in finance, and her mother, Zoe, is her manager. Ellie attended Hawley Place School for her primary education and later received a scholarship to Wellington College due to her outstanding acting abilities.
She became the youngest Players’ Theatre Club member at age 12 and was cast in a production of Aspects of Love at the Menier Chocolate Factory at age 13. While her family’s religious affiliations are not publicly known, Ellie identifies ethnically as White.
Personal Life
Ellie Bamber’s personal life has often been in the spotlight due to her high-profile relationships. She was romantically linked with Scottish actor Richard Madden, known for his role in Game of Thrones.
The couple was together from 2017 to 2019, often sharing moments from their relationship on social media.
Before Madden, Ellie was in a relationship with British actor Douglas Booth. Ellie is single and focuses primarily on her acting career and fashion endeavors.
Despite her public romances, Ellie tends to keep her private life relatively low-key, preferring to let her work speak for itself.
Career
Ellie Bamber’s acting career began at a young age, becoming the youngest Players’ Theatre Club member at 12. She was cast in a production of Aspects of Love at the Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by Sir Trevor Nunn, at 13.
Her breakthrough role came in 2016 with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, followed by a notable performance in Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals, where she played the daughter of the characters Jake Gyllenhaal and Isla Fisher portrayed. Ellie starred in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms alongside Keira Knightley and Morgan Freeman in 2018.
Her television work includes significant roles such as Cosette in the BBC’s adaptation of Les Misérables and Mandy Rice-Davies in The Trial of Christine Keeler.
In 2021, she appeared in the BBC drama series The Serpent. Additionally, Ellie has made her mark in the fashion world as an ambassador for Chanel, showcasing her versatility beyond acting.
Awards
- Nominated for the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Newcomer in a Musical for her role in High Society (2015)
- Third prize at the Ian Charleson Awards for her performance in The Lady from the Sea (2017)
Social Media
- Instagram: @elliebamber
- Twitter: N/A
Filmography
- The Falling (2014)
- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
- Nocturnal Animals (2016)
- The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
- High Resolution (2018)
- The Seven Sorrows of Mary (2018)
- Extracurricular Activities (2019)
- The Show (2020)
Net Worth
Ellie Bamber’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million.
She has accumulated her wealth through her successful acting career in film and television and her work as a Chanel ambassador in the fashion industry.
