Ella Purnell
Voice ActorElla Purnell is a British actress known for Yellowjackets, Fallout, and voicing Jinx in Arcane, who voices the archaeologist Jane in the animated series Invincible.
Invincible Role
Purnell voices Jane, an archaeologist introduced in the show's second season who becomes entangled with an ancient spirit alongside her friend Riley, in Invincible, the Skybound Entertainment series adapted from Robert Kirkman's comic. The role arrived the same year her performance as Jinx in Arcane made her one of the most recognized voices in adult animation. Jane's storyline carried into the show's third season, giving Purnell a recurring arc rather than a single guest turn.
Career and Notable Roles
Purnell started as a child performer in West End theatre before moving into film with Never Let Me Go and a supporting turn in Maleficent, then broke wider with the young adult adaptation Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Television turned her into a leading player, with the survival drama Yellowjackets and the video game adaptation Fallout both built around her performances, while Sweetpea gave her a rare comedic lead. Her animated work runs in parallel, headlined by the breakout hit Arcane, where she voiced fan favorite Jinx.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ella Purnell voice in Invincible?
Ella Purnell voices Jane, an archaeologist introduced in the show's second season who becomes entangled with an ancient spirit alongside her friend Riley. Jane's storyline carried into the show's third season, giving Purnell a recurring arc.
What is Ella Purnell best known for?
Purnell is best known for the survival drama Yellowjackets, the video game adaptation Fallout, and voicing Jinx in Arcane. Her Invincible role arrived the same year her performance as Jinx made her one of the most recognized voices in adult animation.
What movies launched Ella Purnell's career?
Purnell moved into film with Never Let Me Go and a supporting turn in Maleficent before breaking wider with the young adult adaptation Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. She started as a child performer in West End theatre before those film roles.
Has Ella Purnell done comedy work?
Purnell led Sweetpea, which gave her a rare comedic lead role. Most of her television work otherwise has been in drama.
Who is Ella Purnell?
Ella Purnell is a British actress born in 1996 who has been active since 2009. She has built a career spanning film, television, and animation.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Invincible anime series, manga, and official materials. Invincible was created by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, published by Image Comics / Skybound, and animated by Skybound Animation. All rights to Invincible and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byRobert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley
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