Bella Ramsey won over millions of viewers as Lyanna Mormont from Game of Thrones, and now she stars alongside Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us on TV. Additionally, she played Mildred Hubble from the CBBC series The Worst Witch and appeared in Lena Dunham’s 2022 historical comedy Catherine Called Birdy.
Lyanna Mormont
Bella Ramsey made her acting debut in season 6 of Game of Thrones as Lady Lyanna Mormont of House Mormont and an adversary to House Stark. Fans immediately responded positively to Ramsey’s performance; many were drawn in by her captivating character, who could express so much with just one look. Ramsey quickly became a fan favorite because of her dynamic performance and ability to convey so much with just a glance.
Ramsey excelled at imitating her native Northern English accent in this series, too. This was no easy task, but Ramsey managed to master it flawlessly. Indeed, her cast and crew even praised her for doing so at such an early age!
After the series ended, Ramsey continued her theater and film projects and voice acting for Hilda on the Netflix animation series Hilda, for which she received a Critics Choice Award nomination. She recently appeared in Lena Dunham-directed medieval comedy Catherine Called Birdy; this role earned her an Emmy nomination, making Ramsey the second non-binary actor ever nominated as Lead Actress in a Drama Series!
Ramsey played Ellie, the main character from Naughty Dog’s video game adaptation of The Last of Us. Casting for this role proved no simple task; the series creators conducted extensive search efforts in search of an actress to portray Ellie; they even sought recommendations from showrunners of Game of Thrones for advice! Ultimately, Ramsey was selected for her part, with Pedro Pascal providing some unmistakable chemistry between their characters that made their scenes engaging and unforgettable.
Ramsey noted in an interview that her greatest challenge lay in learning to pronounce curse words for Ellie’s character, which took over a month of practicing with her dialect coach before she finally had them down pat. She expressed immense appreciation for all the support from the director and fellow actors in successfully making it all come together.
Ellie Williams
Ramsey began acting when she was just a toddler, starting by performing in amateur theatre productions before enrolling in the Television Workshop and later landing her first professional role on Game of Thrones – Lyanna Mormont from House Mormont and Jon Snow ally Lyanna Mormont’s advisor during Season 6 to 8. Soon after that, she quickly became a fan favorite, often recognized for her brilliant acting performances by fans and critics alike on this series. Since Game of Thrones, Ramsey has taken part in multiple projects such as Lena Dunham-directed medieval comedy Catherine Called Birdy and the voice of Hilda on the Netflix animated series Hilda.
On HBO’s The Last of Us, she made waves as Ellie, an adventurous young girl eager to conquer the world. Based on Neil Druckmann’s 2013 video game of the same name, this series follows Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie as they work together to survive in an apocalyptic landscape.
The Last of Us has become a hugely successful game and, understandably, received numerous awards and nominations. Critics laud its emotional performances as well as complex characters. Additionally, its representation of female strength was widely praised, especially by Ramsay, for her portrayal of Ellie; she demonstrated talent for this role.
Ramsey may play Ellie incredibly well, but she initially expressed reservations about taking on the part. According to The A.V. Club, Ramsey initially struggled to convince producers she was an excellent choice and trusted their judgment in casting her as Ellie.
Ellie Ramsey stars as Ellie, a 14-year-old orphan living in a post-apocalyptic settings who’s been exposed to an infectious virus but remains immune. Although faced with complex challenges, Ellie remains courageous and resilient despite their difficulty. This shows why Ramsey was chosen for this part.
The Worst Witch
Bella Ramsey made her professional acting debut at age 11 when she appeared as Lady Lyanna Mormont of House Mormont and first cousin to Ser Jorah Mormont on Game of Thrones season 6. The English actress quickly became a fan-favorite and returned for two more HBO’s hit show seasons. Additionally, she has starred as The Worst Witch title character and voice Hilda in the Netflix animated series Hilda, earning her a British Animation Award nomination in 2019.
This adaptation of The Worst Witch takes the story more seriously than its predecessor, with particular attention paid to Mildred Hubble’s home life and childhood in greater depth than previous adaptations of this show. Furthermore, additional comic relief scenes were added at key points, along with new scenes from other books.
Though not quite as magical as Rowling’s work, The Worst Witch remains an entertaining and charming show. The series explores friendship, fitting in, and tough decisions while maintaining its fairytale feel.
Ramsey has made multiple appearances as The Worst Witch and in Monstrous Beauty as a character with excessive body hair growth. Additionally, she voiced Hilda for four seasons, earning herself a nomination for Young Performer BAFTAs in 2019.
Bella Ramsey, better known by fans as Lady Lyanna Mormont in the HBO hit TV series Game of Thrones alongside Pedro Pascal, earned critical acclaim and immense popularity with audiences worldwide. British actor Bella Ramsey has also appeared in other projects like Monstrous Beauty and Hilda (TV). On Netflix, she voices the title character in both series and their spinoff, Hilda and the Lost City of Gold.
Ramsey plans on expanding her acting talents with more leading roles. Her upcoming projects include The Darkness and Catherine Called Birdy; she will return as Angelica on HBO’s His Dark Materials season 2.
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is an award-winning video game that follows Ellie, a young woman who combines adult strength and intelligence with childish neediness and innocence. The Last of Us has won multiple accolades, including the Game Critics Association’s Game of the Year Award.
The Last Of Us has been rebuilt for PlayStation 5, featuring improved visuals, increased fidelity, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and advanced facial animations. Furthermore, accessibility has been increased thanks to faster loading times and better controls; players will experience enhanced environmental storytelling and more detailed environments in this remastered edition of the game.
Bella Ramsey first made her Game of Thrones debut at age 12 as Lyanna Mormont from House Mormont of Bear Island. Her powerful voice and unique presence instantly won over audiences; soon thereafter, she became one of the most beloved child actors on the series.
She has since starred in multiple projects, such as the hit HBO series The Last of Us and the forthcoming Netflix movie Hilda. Additionally, she serves as patron for Bamboozle Theatre Company and an ambassador for Greenpeace and Young Minds; besides, she has appeared in short films and TV commercials.
The Last of Us marked Bella Ramsey’s breakthrough film. She earned Critics’ Choice and BAFTA nominations for her performance as the lead character, Emily, in addition to several Screen Actors Guild Award nods and Primetime Emmy nominations. Most recently, she appeared on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show and several television appearances. Bella is currently working on another film scheduled for release sometime in 2020.
