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'''Bella Maclean''' (born |
'''Bella Maclean''' (born 1997) is a British-American actress. On television, she appeared in the fourth season of the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Sex Education (TV series)|Sex Education]]'' (2023) and the [[Disney+]] series ''[[Rivals (TV series)|Rivals]]'' (2024). She is also known for her work in theatre. |
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Revision as of 08:09, 17 November 2024
Bella Maclean | |
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| Born | Template:14/11/1997 |
| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Bella Maclean (born 1997) is a British-American actress. On television, she appeared in the fourth season of the Netflix series Sex Education (2023) and the Disney+ series Rivals (2024). She is also known for her work in theatre.
Early life and education
Bella Maclean was born in 2000.[1] She spent her early childhood in New York City for her parents' work before returning to England, settling in East Sussex when Maclean was 10.[2] She has twin sisters.[3]
In 2020, Maclean graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting.[4][5]
Career
Stage
Maclean made her professional stage debut as Martha in the 2021 London revival of Spring Awakening at the Almeida Theatre.[6] She returned to the stage in 2024 as London Tide as Bella Wilfer in the National Theatre adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel Our Mutual Friend.[7][3]
Film and television
In 2023, Maclean made her television debut in two episodes of the BBC One police procedural Silent Witness. She joined the cast of the Netflix comedy-drama Sex Education for its fourth and final season as Jem.[8] She also appeared in the short films Dragged Up and La La Means I Love You.[1]
In 2024, Maclean had a main role as Taggie O'Hara in the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's Rivals.[9][10] Her scenes with Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) were described as "engagingly complex".[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | La La Means I Love You | Tallulah | Short film |
| 2021 | Dragged Up | Amy | Short film |
| 2023 | Silent Witness | Sara Mendes | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Sex Education | Jem | 6 episodes (season 4) |
| 2024 | Rivals | Taggie O'Hara | Main role |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Spring Awakening | Martha | Almeida Theatre, London |
| 2024 | London Tide | Bella Wilfer | National Theatre, London |
References
- ^ a b Hall, Daisy (25 September 2023). "Who Is Sex Education's Bella Maclean?". Grazia. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Clark, Nick (3 May 2024). "London Tide's Bella Maclean on making her National debut, Sex Education and starring in Jilly Cooper's Rivals". Evening Standard. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ a b Hawkins, Laura (20 September 2024). "A Cut Above: Inside Bella Maclean's Stylish Breakout Year". Vogue. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Bella Maclean". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Bella Maclean". National Theatre. April 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ Wyver, Kate (6 December 2021). "'I cried every day at work – now I am here!' Spring Awakening's fresh cast step on stage". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Akbar, Arifa (18 April 2024). "London Tide review – Dickens and PJ Harvey team up for a melodrama as murky as the Thames". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (18 October 2024). "Meet the cast of Rivals on Disney Plus". Radio Times. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Palmer, Katie (18 October 2024). "Rivals cast in full: Where you've seen stars of Jilly Cooper series before from Poldark to Doctor Who". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (18 October 2024). "Rivals review – even the naked tennis scene is a triumph". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Ewing, Jeff (8 October 2024). "'Rivals' Review: The Ids Are Alright in This Vibrant Showcase of 1980s Lust and Ambition". Collider. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
External links
- Bella Maclean at IMDb
- Bella Maclean at Spotlight
