Early Life
Eleanor Elizabeth Bamber was born on February 2, 1997, in Surrey, England. She grew up with a younger brother named Lucas. Her father, David, works in finance, and her mother, Zoe, is also involved in her career as her manager. Bamber attended Eagle House School, Hawley Place School (Hurst Lodge School), where she received a drama scholarship, and later Wellington College for Sixth Form.
Career Highlights
Theatre
- At 12 years old, Bamber became the youngest member of the Players’ Theatre Club.
- Sir Trevor Nunn selected her at 13 to play ‘Young Jenny’ in his production of “Aspects of Love” at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
- She returned to musical theatre with a lead role as ‘Dinah Lord’ in “High Society” at The Old Vic, London, directed by Maria Friedman.
- This production was under Kevin Spacey’s tenure as Artistic Director.
- Her performance earned her a nomination for the ‘Evening Standard Theatre Award’ for ‘Best Newcomer in a Musical’ in November 2015.
- In 2017, she played Hilde in “The Lady from the Sea” directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah at the Donmar Warehouse, winning third prize at the Ian Charleson Awards.
Television and Film
- Film Debut: Bamber’s film debut was in the BBC film “The Falling” (2014).
- In the same year, she starred as Lydia Bennet in “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” (2014), alongside Lily James, Douglas Booth, Sam Riley, and Matt Smith.
- Recognition: Chosen as one of the British Film Institute and Screen Daily – Screen Stars of Tomorrow in 2015.
- Notable Films:
- “Nocturnal Animals” (2016): Played the daughter of Jake Gyllenhaal and Isla Fisher’s characters.
- “Extracurricular Activities” (2016).
- “High Resolution” (2017), based on the book “Taipei” by Tao Lin.
- “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” (2018): Alongside Keira Knightley and Morgan Freeman.
- “The Seven Sorrows of Mary” (2018): Played the lead role of Mary.
- Television Roles:
- “Les Misérables” (2019): Played Cosette in the BBC 1 television series.
- “The Trial of Christine Keeler” (2019–2020): Portrayed Mandy Rice-Davies alongside Sophie Cookson and James Norton.
- “The Serpent” (2021): Had a leading role in the acclaimed BBC drama series.
- Recent Work:
- “Willow” (2022): Stars as Dove/Elora Danan in the Disney+ sequel to the 1988 film of the same name.
Other
- In 2017, Bamber appeared in the music video for Shawn Mendes’ song “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back”.
Eleanor Elizabeth Bamber has showcased her talent across theatre, film, and television, taking on diverse roles that have earned her critical acclaim and recognition. From her early beginnings in theatre to her recent roles in major productions, she continues to establish herself as a versatile and accomplished actress.