Bella Maclean
Bella Maclean | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 November 2000[1] |
| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Bella Maclean (born 14 November 2000) 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
Maclean spent her early childhood in New York 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
