Ruby Ann Barnhill [1] (born 16 July 2004) is a British actress. She played the lead role of Sophie in Steven Spielberg's Disney live-action film of 2016, The BFG.[2][3] She subsequently provided the voice of Mary Smith in the English dub of the 2017 film by Studio Ponoc entitled Mary and the Witch's Flower.
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Born | Ruby Ann Barnhill[1] (2004-07-16) 16 July 2004 (age 18) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2015–present |
Barnhill was born on 16 July 2004 in Knutsford, Cheshire, England. She lives with her parents and younger sister in Cheshire, and she is a member of the local youth theatre.[4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | The BFG[5] | Sophie | Nominated – London Film Critics Circle Award for Young British/Irish Performer of the Year Nominated – Young Artist Award for Best Young Leading Actress Nominated – Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor |
2018 | Mary and the Witch's Flower | Mary Smith | voice English dub |
Princess Emmy[6] | Princess Emmy | voice |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015–2017 | 4 O'Clock Club | Isobel | 14 episodes |
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