Ruby Barnhill
Ruby Barnhill | |
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Barnhill at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival | |
Born |
July 2004 (age 12) Knutsford,[1] Cheshire, England, UK[2] |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2014–present |
Ruby Barnhill (born July[3] 2004)[4] is an English actress, known for playing the lead role of Sophie in Steven Spielberg's 2016 film The BFG.[5]
Early life
Barnhill was born in Knutsford, Cheshire, England. She lives with her parents and younger sister in Cheshire, and is a member of the local youth theatre.[6]
Her father is British actor Paul Barnhill.[7]
She was diagnosed with a rare skin condition at the age of 2, which affected her lower leg. She had to undergo many operations at a young age.
Filmography
Film
Television
- 2015-present: 4 O'Clock Club (TV series, 6 episodes) as Isobel
References
- ↑ "Knutsford actress tipped for stardom after Steven Spielberg chooses her for lead role in The BFG". knutsfordguardian.co.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- ↑ Nancy Tartaglione. "10-Year-Old Newcomer Ruby Barnhill To Star In Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG'". deadline.com. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ↑ THE BFG – Interview – EV – Cannes 2016 on YouTube
- ↑ Wrap Staff. "Steven Spielberg Casts 10-Year-Old Ruby Barnhill as Lead in 'The BFG'". thewrap.com. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ↑ "How schoolgirl landed a giant role in Hollywood's BFG", telegraph.co.uk; accessed 25 November 2016.
- ↑ "We found Sophie – Newcomer Ruby Barnhill from Cheshire, UK, is cast as Sophie in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's The BFG". roalddahl.com. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ↑ Matt Hunter. "Unknown British schoolgirl, 11, stars in Steven Spielberg's The BFG". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ↑ "Steven Spielberg -- Stick With Me Kid … I'll Make You a Quick Million!". tmz.com. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
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