Eliza Bennett
| Eliza Bennett | |
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 Eliza Bennett, 2009 |
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| Born | Eliza Hope Bennett 17 March 1992 Reading, Berkshire, UK |
| Other names | Eliza Hope Bennett |
| Occupation | Actress/Singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Eliza Hope Bennett (born 17 March 1992) is an English teen actress and singer. Her most notable roles were that of Meggie Folchart in the film Inkheart and Susan in From Time to Time.
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[edit] Early life
Bennett was born in Reading, Berkshire, England. She currently attends Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Bennett attended Leighton Park School in Reading[1] from 2002 to 2009.[2]
[edit] Movie career
She started acting at a young age when she appeared in stage productions at school, and first appeared professionally in the film Nanny McPhee (2005), as Tora Brown, which also starred Colin Firth and Emma Thompson. Soon after she portrayed the role of Nora in Marple: By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2006).
Bennett played Young Anne in the 2006 film Victims, and was Emily in The Contractor (2006) with Wesley Snipes. She auditioned for the role of Meggie Folchart in the film Inkheart, based on the novel by Cornelia Funke. Bennett beat out hundreds of girls for the coveted part, and in early 2007 was in Italy filming the movie with Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany and Helen Mirren. She portrayed Kate Anderson in Johannes Roberts thriller film F.[3]
[edit] Music career
Bennett also performed a song for Inkheart's soundtrack, called "My Declaration", originally written and performed by Tom Baxter.[4]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Prince and Me | Princess Arabella | |
| 2005 | Nanny McPhee | Tora Brown | |
| Supernova | Haley Richardson | TV film | |
| 2006 | Miss Marple | Nora Johnson | one episode; By The Pricking Of My Thumbs |
| 2007 | The Contractor | Emily Day | |
| 2008 | Inkheart | Meggie Folchart | 12 December 2008 in UK, 2009 in America; credited as Eliza Hope Bennett |
| 2009 | From Time to Time | Susan | |
| 2010 | F | Kate Anderson | |
| 2011 | Roadkill | Hailey |
[edit] Theatre
| Year 1992 | Title | Role | Notes |
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| April 2002 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Jemima Potts |
at the London Palladium |
[edit] Awards & nominations
| Year | Category | Award | Result |
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| 2007 | Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film
Shared with Thomas Sangster, Raphaël Coleman, Jennifer Rae Daykin, Holly Gibbs & Samuel Honywood. |
Young Artist Award | Nominated |
[edit] References
- ^ ""The Crucible" cast announced". News. Leighton Park School. 22 September 2009. http://www.leightonpark.com/WhatsOn/News/-The-Crucible--cast-announced.aspx. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
- ^ Eliza Bennett Pictures, Wallpaper, Videos and News
- ^ "More Details and Exclusive Stills: F". Dreadcentral.com. 4 May 2010. http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37320/more-details-and-exclusive-stills-f. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ "Inkheart Movie – Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany, Eliza Bennett, Andy Serkis". Movies.about.com. http://movies.about.com/od/inkheart/a/inkheartbf12907.htm. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
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