Nell Marmalade Baxendale-Williams[2](born 13 September 1998), known asNell Williams,is an English actress. In 2015, she portrayed a teen version ofCersei Lannisterin the opening episode ofSeason 5of theHBOseriesGame of Thrones.[3]She has also appeared in the sitcomThe Revolting World of Stanley Brown(2012), the television filmLoving Miss Hatto(2012), and in an episode of the drama seriesGrantchester.[4]Williams appeared as Vivian Daniels in the 2016 filmLondon Town,which premiered at theLos Angeles Film Festival.[5]She also appeared in the 2019 filmsBlinded by the LightandThe Good Liar.
Nell Williams | |
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| Born | Nell Marmalade Baxendale-Williams[1] 13 September 1998 Hackney, London,England |
| Other names | Nellie |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Parents |
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Biography
editShe was born Nell Marmalade Baxendale-Williams on 13 September 1998 inHackney, London,England. She is the first child of British-American film directorDavid L. Williamsand the English actressHelen Baxendale.She has two brothers.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Revolting World of Stanley Brown | Jess | 12 episodes |
| Loving Miss Hatto | Young Birdy | Television film | |
| 2013 | National Theatre Live | Elizabeth (teen) | Episode: "The Audience" |
| 2015 | Game of Thrones | Cersei Lannister(teen) | Season 5 Episode: "The Wars to Come" |
| 2016 | Grantchester | Gilly Bradley | Episode #2.6 |
| 2017 | Will | Agnes Austen | Episode: "The Two Gentlemen" |
| 2019 | Deep Water | Sally Kallisto | 6 episodes |
| Elizabeth Is Missing | Katy | Television film | |
| 2022 | We Hunt Together | Maisie McBride | Episode: "202" |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | London Town | Vivian Daniels | Premiered at 2016Los Angeles Film Festival |
| 2019 | Blinded by the Light | Eliza | Premiered at 2019Sundance Film Festival |
| The Good Liar | Lili | ||
| 2022 | Inland | Daisy |
Theatre
edit- Love and Information,Royal Court Theatre, London, 2012[6]
References
edit- ^England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916–2007
- ^"Helen Baxendale on her daughter's unique name".people.Retrieved5 August2016.
- ^Yeung, Peter (6 January 2015)."Nell Williams revealed as Young Cersei character for Game of Thrones season five".The Daily Telegraph.Retrieved24 April2015.
- ^"Nell Williams".IMDb.Retrieved6 January2014.
- ^Borte, Derrick (3 June 2016),London Town,retrieved5 August2016
- ^"Love and Information at The Royal Court Theatre".royalcourttheatre.Retrieved5 August2016.