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Ellie Darcey-Alden
Darcey-Alden in 2014
Born
Ellie May Darcey-Alden

(1999-09-04) 4 September 1999 (age 25)
Yarnton, Oxford, England
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Actress, model, competitive dancer
Years active2007–present

Ellie May Darcey-Alden (born 4 September 1999)[1] is an English-American actress. She is best known for playing young Lily Potter in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 and Francesca "Franny" Latimer in the Doctor Who series 7 Christmas special "The Snowmen".[2]

Personal life and education

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Darcey-Alden was born in Yarnton, Oxford to Sarah Dawn (née Darcey), a housewife,[3][4] and Phillip Alden, a production senior director on Falcon 9 for SpaceX. She has a younger brother, Joseph who is a former child actor[5] and two older half-siblings from her father's first marriage.[6]

She is a former pupil of Dance 10 Theatre School, Kidlington which she attended from 2005 to 2011 and of Stagecoach Theatre Arts School under the instruction of Maya Sprigg in Oxford until 2013.

She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 when she was 13 years old[7] where she attended Elite Dance Studio in Los Angeles until 2015. In late August 2014, she began attending Palos Verdes High School and graduated in 2018. In 2015 she joined her school's choreo dance team.[8][9] In 2017, she joined the RADA Youth Company: Acting summer term, training under Trilby James in contemporary text and Shakespeare.[1] and in 2018, she began youth acting classes with John Rosenfeld Studios in West Hollywood.

She is a fan of Muggle Quidditch, and was taught to play by members of the five National teams that participated in the 2012 IQA Summer Games.[10]

She splits her time between Oxford, England and Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles.[11] In 2018, she was diagnosed for the second time with a breast mass, undergoing immediate surgery. She has since made a full recovery. She and her brother Joseph Darcy-Alden became U.S. citizens in 2022.[citation needed]

Career

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2007–2009: Early work

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Darcey-Alden made her acting debut in 2007, appearing in small roles on the British stage and television, including her first stage credit in Aladdin, directed by Peter Duncan for the Oxford Playhouse.[12] Aged seven she forged her parents' signature on a sign-up sheet which led to an audition. After the play's run, Duncan strongly recommended that she continue acting, directing her to film agents in London where she signed on with A&J Management. This was followed by an uncredited role in the 2008 mini-series Tess of the D'Urbervilles.[13]

In 2009, she appeared in her first guest-starring role as Mary in one episode of Robin Hood and in select episodes as Emma Walker in Holby City — both for the BBC. That year, she also appeared in Adrian Noble's musical production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the New Theatre Oxford (a revamped production of the original 2002 London production)[14] and the Mardi Gras Challenge, a UK dance competition at the Sadler's Wells Theatre.[15][1]

2009–2011: Harry Potter

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Darcey-Alden's most notable role came in summer 2008 when she attended an open audition for the latest Harry Potter instalment. It was not yet decided by the producers that the final book in the series would be split into two parts and once this decision was made, Darcey-Alden was expected to "re-audition over a year later" in December 2009 and "luckily still met the height and role requirements."[16] She was cast as the young Lily Evans, appearing in a flashback sequence as Harry's mother in her schooldays. Lily reveals how she befriended Snape as child, which is crucial in explaining the back story of the shady professor and his complex relationship to Harry's deceased parents, particularly his bitter resentment to his father James.[17][18]

2012 onwards

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Darcey-Alden has since been cast in a variety of independent and larger budget films including a cameo role in Welcome to the Punch, a British thriller co-starring James McAvoy, Mark Strong and Harry Potter alum Peter Mullan.[19] Other roles include two short films, Pranks and Sam & Isobel. Pranks co-starred her brother Joseph.[20]

In 2012, she returned to the BBC for the Doctor Who series 7 Christmas special, "The Snowmen" as Francesca Latimer reuniting with brother Joseph as her on-screen sibling and co-starring alongside Jenna-Louise Coleman and Matt Smith.[21] The same year she was a guest star in the second season of Tom Fontana's French-German-Czech historical television drama Borgia: Faith and Fear (not to be confused with Showtime's The Borgias) as Felice della Rovere, on-screen and illegitimate daughter to Dejan Čukić's Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere (better known as Pope Julius II).

Stage credits included Ellen Kent's Aida Verdi for the New Theatre Oxford[1][22] and The Nutcracker Twisted (or A Twisted Nutcracker), an interpretation of the original which breaks away from classic ballet and includes tap, hip-hop, jazz and singing. It was presented by Elite Dance Studio and performed at the Norris Theatre in 2013.[23][24]

In 2013, she performed for the Los Angeles Clippers halftime show with Elite Dance Studio.[25] In 2014 she appeared in the Showstopper! competition at the Disneyland Hotel in California.[26][27] In 2015 she appeared in the KAR: Kids Artistic Revue at Millikan High School.[28] She also worked as a British English dialect coach for Palos Verdes High School's production of Noises Off.[29]

Darcey-Alden in 2015

In 2016 she was cast in Palos Verdes High School's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, directed by Nicole Thompson.[30][31] The musical was nominated for 15 John Raitt Awards for Youth, including best ensemble and took home one for musical comedy of the year.[citation needed]

In 2018, she was cast as the recurring character Alice in the British drama action television series Remnants, directed and written by Luke Heaver and Kieran Thomas Peace.[32]

In 2019 she appeared in How to Identify a Serial Killer as the supporting character Harriett.[33]

Other work

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Outside of screen and stage credits, she modelled for Morleys Stores ca. 2009-10, Playworld Systems, Nestle, Sodexo, Marks & Spencer, and McCarthy & Stone, and was a front page model for the British children and pre-teen magazine Girl Talk in 2012 and 2013. In January 2011, she appeared in a commercial for Skype.[citation needed]

She has appeared at many Harry Potter events and other fan conventions over the years, including the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 cast and crew screening in October 2010, the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 world premiere on 7 July 2011 (2011-07-07) in Trafalgar Square,[34] LeakyCon 2011 in Orlando, Florida,[35] the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter in October 2012,[36][37] LeakyCon Portland 2013, LeakyCon London 2013,[38] Misti-Con 2013 in Laconia, New Hampshire.[39] and SpaceCon, Cape Coral in 2023.[40]

In December 2012, along with Potter alum Ryan Turner (Hugo Weasley) she participated in the Leighton Christmas Festival.[41]

She was scheduled to appear as a guest at Gallifrey One 2014, a science fiction and Doctor Who fan convention, which took place 14–16 February at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott.[42] It was announced that she would be returning to LeakyCon 2014, which took place in Orlando, Florida from 30 July to 3 August[43] and played Hermione Granger in the Opening Ceremony. She and her brother Joseph appeared as guests at the Midwest's Premier Doctor Who event, Chicago TARDIS 2014 from 28–30 November at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center.[44][45][46] She and her brother were scheduled to appear as guests at the Twin Cities' premier Doctor Who convention, CONsole Room 2015 which took place from 29–31 May at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport.[47] On 6 April 2016, she visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Opening at Universal Studios Hollywood on behalf of MuggleNet[48] where she interviewed Harry Potter co-stars Tom Felton, James and Oliver Phelps, Evanna Lynch and Warwick Davis as well as art director Alan Gilmore.

Filmography

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Film and television

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Year Show Role Notes
2008 Tess of the D'Urbervilles (BBC)[49] Modesty Durbeyfield Season 1, episodes 1 to 4 (uncredited)
2009 Robin Hood (BBC)[50] Mary Season 3, episode 1 "Total Eclipse"
Holby City (BBC)[51] Emma Walker Season 12, episodes 1, 2 and 11
2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Young Lily Evans
2012 Pranks (short film) Katie Kruek Specifically created for the book The Craft of the Cut: The Final Cut Pro X Editor's Handbook, including a DVD of the film's rushes.[52]
Doctor Who (BBC)[53] Francesca "Franny" Latimer Season 7, episode 6 "The Snowmen"
2013 Welcome to the Punch 12-Year-Old Girl
Borgia (Canal+) Felice della Rovere Season 2, episodes 11 and 12
2014 Sam & Isobel Isobel Short film
2018 The Nameless Executive producer
2019 Remnants Alice Season 1, episodes 1 to 13
How to Identify a Serial Killer Harriett Season 1
Knucks Krysta
Unseen Kidnapped Girl #1
Snuggle Party Cuddler
2020 Pool Boy Nightmare[54] Becca
2023 Support Group Emma
Children of the Cloth Hope
The Devil's Stone[55] Maria
General Hospital Cornelia 1 episode

Theatre

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Year Production Venue Role Notes
2007 Aladdin Oxford Playhouse Street urchin/ensemble Stage Play
Dir. Peter Duncan
2009 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang New Theatre Oxford Sewer child/children's ensemble Musical
Dir. Adrian Noble
Revamped production of the original 2002 London production
Mardi Gras Sadler's Wells Theatre Dancer UK dance competition
2013 Aida Verdi New Theatre Oxford Slave girl/ensemble Opera
Dir. Ellen Kent
Charity Spectacular New Theatre Oxford Performer Variety Show
Dir. Maya Sprigg
Stagecoach Theatre Arts School
Spellbound Variety Show New Theatre Oxford Dancer Variety Show
The Nutcracker Twisted Norris Theatre Sugar Plum Fairy/ensemble Musical
Elite Dance Studio
2014 Miss Dance Drill Team USA: California[56] Elite Dance Studio Dancer US dance competition
KAR: Kids Artistic Revue[57] Centinela Valley Center for the Arts, Redondo Beach Dancer US dance competition
Dir. Ernest Balderas
Showstopper! Disneyland Hotel Dancer US dance competition
LeakyCon Opening Ceremony Orange County Convention Center Hermione Granger Fandom conference
2015 KAR: Kids Artistic Revue Millikan High School Dancer US dance competition
PV Choreo Show James R. Armstrong Theatre Ensemble Dancer Palos Verdes High School
Noises Off Palos Verdes High School Dialect coach Play
Dir. Nicole Thompson
2016 PV Choreo Show James R. Armstrong Theatre Ensemble dancer Palos Verdes High School
Picture This![58] James R. Armstrong Theatre Dancer Spring choreo dance concert
Palos Verdes High School
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Palos Verdes High School Wives/Pharaoh's Girls/Female Ensemble Musical
Dir. Nicole Thompson
LeakyCon story part 3 & closing Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel The Leaky Cauldron pub guest/ensemble Fandom conference

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result
2016 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat John Raitt Award for Youth Best Ensemble Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Ellie Darcey-Alden Agency Résumé. A&JManagement.co.uk. Archived 17 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  2. ^ John Ainsworth (2020). "The Snowmen". Doctor Who: The Complete History. London, UK: Hatchette. p. 71. ISSN 2057-6048.
  3. ^ England & Wales births 1837-2006. Vol. 20, p. 2327. Print.
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  5. ^ Boy lands lead role in stage show. Oxford Mail. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
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  9. ^ "Info on PVHS Choreo Dance class." Archived 22 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine PVHS Official Site. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
  10. ^ MuggleNet Exclusive Report: 'Harry Potter' actress Ellie Darcey-Alden shares her story of Muggle Quidditch during the Summer Games. Archived 17 February 2019 at the Wayback Machine MuggleNet. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  11. ^ Tsintziras, Aya (2 November 2023). "What Happened To The Young Lily Potter And Snape Actors After Harry Potter?". The Things. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Ellie's all set for Potter premiere". oxfordmail.co.uk. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  13. ^ Ellie's special reason to watch Holby City. Oxford Mail. 19 October 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  14. ^ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the New Theatre, Oxford. Archived 4 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine The Henley Standard. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  15. ^ Mardi Gras Challenge MardiGrasDance.com. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  16. ^ Ellie Darcey-Alden Didn't Know She'd Been Cast as Lily When She Meet Daniel Radcliffe. Fan Fest. 18 August 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  17. ^ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Dir. David Yates. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2011. DVD.
  18. ^ McCabe, p. 211. (See Notes.)
  19. ^ Welcome to the Punch. Dir. Eran Creevy. IFC Films/Momentum Pictures, 2013. DVD.
  20. ^ Pranks Official Movie Site. Archived 4 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine Pranks Media. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
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  22. ^ Ellen Kent's Aida tickets @ New Theatre Oxford, Oxford. Ents24.com. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  23. ^ Palos Verdes Holiday Traditions 2013: Information on the Norris Theatre Nutcracker Ballet productions. Palos Verdes Source. 15 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  24. ^ 'The Nutcracker:' 24 performances of the holiday classic around Los Angeles. Lose Angeles Daily News. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  25. ^ Video: Elite Dance Clippers Halftime Show. Archived 17 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine Elite Dance. (Archived from the original.) 17 January 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014. Event occurs at 0:31 and 1:07.
  26. ^ Info for Showstopper Competition 2014. Academy of World Dance N Arts. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  27. ^ AnaheimII Overall Score Reports for Showstopper! 2014: Senior (15-19 yrs.) Large. ShowstopperOnline.com. Retrieved 8 August 2014. p. 36.
  28. ^ Information for KAR Feb 2015 Dance Competition. DanceKar. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  29. ^ "Noises Off." PV High. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  30. ^ "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Tickets & Info." Archived 25 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine PVHS Drama. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  31. ^ Future Sea Kings Drama. PVHS Future Sea Kings. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  32. ^ A Television Series for Ellie Darcey-Alden. The Leaky Cauldron. 12 August 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  33. ^ Karlisha Hurley Joins 'How to Identify a Serial Killer' In Development alongside Harry Potter star Ellie Darcey-Alden. EINPresswire. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  34. ^ "World premiere for 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2' set for July 7." Los Angeles Times. 1 March 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  35. ^ Meet the Deathly Hallows actors at LeakyCon 2011! The Leaky Cauldron. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  36. ^ 'Harry Potter Studio Tour' – an Actor's Perspective. MuggleNet. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  37. ^ Warner Brothers Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter – An Actor's Perspective By Ellie Darcey-Alden (Review). MuggleNet. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  38. ^ Ellie Darcey-Alden coming to LeakyCon Portland and London! Archived 4 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine LeakyCon.com. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  39. ^ Misti-Con 2013: With Special Guest Ellie Darcey-Alden, Young Lily From Deathly Hallows 2. Archived 5 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine MistiCon.org. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  40. ^ "This weekend". The Naples Daily News. Florida, USA. 9 June 2023. p. 3.
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  42. ^ Convention Guests Gallifrey 2014. GallifreyOne.com. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  43. ^ Devin Lytle, Robbie Jarvis, and Ellie Darcey-Alden are returning to LeakyCon! Archived 25 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine LeakyCon.com. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
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  52. ^ Riley and Chirtou, pp. xxi-7. (See Notes.)
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  54. ^ "Sunday daytime". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati, USA. 5 January 2025. p. 4.
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  56. ^ Miss Dance Drill Team California: Winners Listing & Event Results. Miss Dance Drill Team USA/International. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  57. ^ Video: Act #262 Four Swans Seniors. Dancekar. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  58. ^ Palos Verdes High School Choreo presents "Picture This!" South Bay Real Estate. Retrieved 16 August 2017.

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