Ella Hunt Bio
Ella Hunt (born 29 April 1998) is an English actress and singer-songwriter. She began working as a child actress in film before moving into recurring television roles and leading parts on screen. Hunt has balanced screen work with a growing music career, releasing singles and extended plays while continuing to appear in film, television, and theatre.
Early Life and Background
Ella Hunt was born in Westminster, London, on 29 April 1998 to sculptor and actress Louise Hunt and art dealer David Grob. She grew up on a farm in Parracombe, North Devon, and is of Swiss descent on one side. Her upbringing combined an artistic family environment with rural childhood years outside Barnstaple.
Hunt attended Millfield Preparatory School in Somerset and later Blundell’s School in Tiverton, where she was discovered by an agent after a school production at age eleven. The combination of formal schooling and early agent representation set the stage for her transition from school productions to professional film and television work.
Path to Celebrity
Hunt’s acting path began with small screen and film parts as a child, gaining early experience that led to larger roles in independent and studio projects. Her early credits show steady progression from supporting parts to lead roles, supported by casting in both genre and period pieces. These opportunities established Hunt as an adaptable performer across comedy, drama, and musical material.
Her development included on-set experience with established casts and directors, and her move into television with a recurring role provided national exposure. A later lead in a feature musical film and a principal role on an international streaming series broadened her profile beyond the UK, positioning her for continued crossover between film, television, theatre, and music.
Ella Hunt Career
Early Career (2011–2014)
Ella Hunt made her screen debut in the 2011 film Intruders, followed by a role in the 2012 film Les Misérables and the 2014 independent film Robot Overlords. These early film credits offered Hunt experience on large productions and in genre work, allowing her to build a professional resume during her teenage years. Her performances in these projects established her as a reliable young performer and opened doors to television casting.
Between 2011 and 2014 Hunt worked with a range of directors and production teams, gaining credits that combined studio films and independent features. That period laid the groundwork for her first sustained television role and for the lead-film opportunities that followed later in the decade.
Film Breakthrough (2017–2019)
Hunt gained wider recognition for her lead role as Anna Shepherd in the film Anna and the Apocalypse, which brought her a Scottish BAFTA nomination for her performance. The role showcased her ability to carry a feature as a lead and to handle material that combined genre, comedy, and musical elements. The film’s festival and awards attention raised Hunt’s profile among both industry and audience members.
Following that breakthrough, Hunt appeared in the 2019 film Summer Night and continued to be cast in roles that emphasized her range. Her work during this period confirmed a transition from promising child and teen actor into an actor taking on adult lead parts in feature films.
Dickinson Era (2019–2021)
In 2018 Hunt was cast as Sue Gilbert in the Apple TV+ period drama Dickinson, a recurring role she played from 2019 through 2021. The series gave Hunt a prominent television platform and introduced her to international streaming audiences. Her portrayal of Sue Gilbert positioned her within a high-profile ensemble and allowed sustained character development across multiple seasons.
Her television work in Dickinson complemented her film roles and signaled a dual career path in both serialized television and cinema. The series experience reinforced her capacity to work in period material and ensemble storytelling while continuing to pursue music and stage projects.
Current Era (2022–Present)
From 2022 Hunt expanded into professional theatre with her stage debut as Alice in a production of Closer at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. That theatre work followed releases in music and further screen roles, demonstrating a deliberate diversification of creative outlets. She has also undertaken roles portraying real-life figures, including portraying comedienne Gilda Radner in the 2024 film Saturday Night.
In music, Hunt began releasing material in 2020 and followed with singles, EPs, and additional releases through 2023 and 2024. Her creative output across acting and music reflects a contemporary multi-hyphenate approach, alternating between screen projects, live theatre, and recorded music.
Driving Style and Strengths
Hunt’s strengths are versatility and an ability to shift between genres, from musical comedy to period drama. She brings a naturalistic presence to television and a committed, energetic approach to film leads, while her music background supports roles that require singing or musical performance. Directors have noted her capacity to inhabit both supporting and lead characters and to work collaboratively within ensemble casts.
Notable Events and Milestones
Key milestones include her Scottish BAFTA nomination for Anna and the Apocalypse, ensemble recognition at genre festivals for the same film, her casting and multi-season presence on Dickinson, and her professional stage debut in 2022. Portraying Gilda Radner in the 2024 film Saturday Night represents a high-visibility biographical role in her recent trajectory.
Ella Hunt Career Wins
Hunt’s career highlights combine award recognition, festival ensemble prizes, and critical attention for range across screen and stage. The verified notable honor is her 2017 Scottish BAFTA nomination for Anna and the Apocalypse, and she has been part of ensemble recognition at film festival events connected to that project.
Film Highlights
Her first notable lead win in visibility came through Anna and the Apocalypse, which earned her a Scottish BAFTA nomination and festival notice. Her role in Les Misérables as a child performer and later leading roles in Summer Night and Kat and the Band demonstrate a steady filmography across studio and independent work. Portraying Gilda Radner in Saturday Night in 2024 is among her most recent high-profile film projects.
Other Wins & Perfromances
Beyond film recognition, Hunt’s stage debut in 2022 marked a professional milestone in live theatre, and her music releases since 2020 have established a parallel creative track. Her recorded singles and EPs extended her public profile into music and complemented her screen work with original material released across 2020–2024 and further singles in 2025.
Ella Hunt Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Ella Hunt is the daughter of sculptor and actress Louise Hunt and art dealer David Grob. She has an older brother William, a younger brother Arthur, and three older half-siblings from her father’s earlier marriage. Her family background combines artistic and commercial creative influences.
Personal Life
Hunt splits her time between Islington, London and Brooklyn Heights, New York. She publicly came out as queer in March 2021. Hunt has been in a relationship with musician Thomas “Doveman” Bartlett since at least 2018 and is recorded as having married him in January 2026.
2025 Season Performance
In 2025 Hunt continued to balance acting and music, releasing singles during the year following EPs and tracks issued from 2020 onward. The 2025 releases built on previous EPs and singles and reinforced her parallel career as a singer-songwriter while maintaining screen visibility through recent film casting and portrayals.
Her casting for projects announced prior to 2025 and her 2024 film appearances informed an active outlook for both screen and music work in 2025. Across the year, Hunt’s career momentum emphasized multi-format creativity—recorded music, streaming television, feature films, and stage work—positioning her for continued cross-disciplinary opportunity.