Eliza Bennett

Eliza Bennett, born on March 17, 1992, is an English actress and singer known for several notable roles in film, television, and theater. Some of her most prominent roles include Meggie Folchart in the film "Inkheart," Tora in "Nanny McPhee," Susan in "From Time to Time," and Holly Manson in the West End musical "Loserville."
Bennett also starred as Jules Thomas in the MTV black comedy series "Sweet/Vicious." In 2021, she took on the role of Amanda Carrington in the CW series "Dynasty." Bennett has showcased her versatility as an actress across various genres and platforms, earning recognition for her performances.


Eliza Bennett began her acting career at a young age, landing her first role as Jemima in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at the London Palladium in 2002 when she was just nine years old. Her first film role came in 2004 when she played Princess Arabella in "The Prince & Me." One of her breakthrough roles came in 2005 when she portrayed Tora in the film "Nanny McPhee."
Throughout the mid-2000s, Bennett continued to build her resume with roles in various projects. She played Hayley in the TV movie "Supernova" in 2005, followed by portraying Young Anne in the 2006 film "Victims." Additionally, she appeared as Emily in "The Contractor" alongside Wesley Snipes and portrayed Nora in an episode of "Agatha Christie's Marple" titled "By the Pricking of My Thumbs."
In 2006, Bennett landed the role of Meggie Folchart in the film adaptation of "Inkheart," based on the novel by Cornelia Funke. Her career continued to flourish, and in 2009, she starred as Susan in Julian Fellowes' film "From Time to Time." Bennett's early career showcased her talent and versatility as an actress across various genres and platforms.


In 2010, Eliza Bennett took on the role of Kate Anderson in Johannes Roberts' thriller film "F." She followed this with a role in the 2011 film "Roadkill."
In 2012, Bennett portrayed the psychopathic character Kayleigh in the thriller film "Confine." Her performance earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival, ultimately receiving a Distinctive Achievement Award. Additionally, she won the Best Actress Award for her role in "Confine" at CYIFF 2013.
Continuing her film career, Bennett played Alex/Brittany in the 2015 film "H8RZ" and Agathe Von Trapp in "The von Trapp Family: A Life of Music."
From 2016 to 2017, Bennett starred as Jules Thomas in the MTV black comedy series "Sweet/Vicious." In 2021, she began portraying Amanda Carrington in the CW series "Dynasty." These roles further demonstrated Bennett's range as an actress across different genres and platforms.


In addition to her acting career, Eliza Bennett showcased her musical talents by performing a song for the soundtrack of "Inkheart" titled "My Declaration," originally written and performed by Tom Baxter.
Returning to her roots in musical theater, Bennett was cast as Holly in the West End musical "Loserville" in 2012. The production premiered at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds before transferring to the Garrick Theatre in the West End later that year.
Recently, Bennett released her new EP titled "Late Twenties" in November 2022, demonstrating her versatility as both an actress and a musician.

References

1.  "Q&A: Talking with Eliza Hope Bennett of Loserville". Love Theatre. 31 July 2013. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
2. ^ Eliza Bennett [@ElizaBennett] (17 March 2017). "Jeez Jules stop taking my birthday so seriously" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
3. ^ Perryman, Francesca (19 March 2016). "Former Reading pupil nominated for prestigious Olivier award". Get Reading. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
4. ^ Eliza Bennett [@ElizaBennett] (3 January 2015). "So excited my brother is getting married next month and now my sister is ENGAGED!! 💍💃Exciting family…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
5. ^ "Old Leightonians". Leighton Park School. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
6. ^ ""The Crucible" cast announced". News. Leighton Park School. 22 September 2009. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
7. ^ SACLAO, CHRISTIAN (26 January 2017). "'Sweet/Vicious' Creator Shares New Story Ideas For Potential Season 2". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
8. a b c Cook, Caroline (16 October 2012). "Reading actress takes to the West End stage in Loserville". Get Reading. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
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10. a b Ebert, Roger (November 2005). Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2006. Andrews McMeel Publishing. p. 543. ISBN 9780740755385. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
11. a b "Nanny McPhee". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
12. a b c "New DVD: Inkheart (PG)". GetReading. 22 April 2009. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
13. a b "SUPERNOVA". Sonar Entertainment. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
14. a b "The Contractor". Amazon.com. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
15. a b "The Contractor". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2017.