Born on a crisp September day in 2003 in Nottingham, England, Bella Ramsey has always carried the quiet determination of their zodiac sign, Libra. Growing up in the East Midlands, they discovered a passion for performance early on, turning what started as a four-year-old’s playful hobby into a thriving career. By their teens, Ramsey was navigating the cutthroat world of auditions, thanks to training at The Television Workshop—a local gem that polished young talents from the region.
Blossoming Talent and Breakthrough Roles
Ramsey’s big break came unexpectedly fierce: at just 11, they stepped into the boots of the pint-sized warrior Lyanna Mormont on HBO’s Game of Thrones, stealing scenes amid dragons and direwolves. That role opened doors wide. They tackled the mischievous lead in Netflix’s animated Hilda, bringing cheeky charm to a blue-haired explorer, and later bewitched audiences as a young witch in The Worst Witch alongside Tamara Smart. But 2023 marked a seismic shift—Ramsey embodied the tough, infected-world survivor Ellie in HBO’s The Last of Us, earning raves for their raw intensity.
Off-screen, life stays grounded. With an older sister for sibling banter and a businessman dad named Alex keeping things steady, Ramsey balances fame with normalcy—think cozy Nottingham evenings far from Hollywood glare.
Beyond the Spotlight: Hidden Gems
Film gigs pepper their resume too, like a quirky turn in the comedy Holmes and Watson and a poignant spot in the Judy Garland biopic Judy. Then there’s their sly portrayal of Angelica in His Dark Materials, rubbing shoulders with Dafne Keen and Ruth Wilson in a world of daemons and destiny.
At 21, Ramsey’s trajectory feels boundless, blending grit with grace in every frame.