Anna Popplewell (born 16 December 1988)Henley, Georgie (16 December 2018). "Georgie Henley Instagram Post about Anna's Birthday". Instagram. [Link]https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/georgiehenley/1935789502226163469_1935787607414190389. Retrieved 7 November 2023. is an English actress. She is known for portraying Susan Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia trilogy (2005–2010), which grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide and earned her a number of awards.
Popplewell began her career with minor roles, including the drama films Mansfield Park (1999) and Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003). She went on to play starring roles in the web series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (2012) and the historical drama series Reign (2013–2017). Following a series of independent film roles, she appeared in the horror film The Nun II (2023). Also in 2023, she made her stage debut as the title character in Hedda Gabler.
Early life and education Popplewell, the eldest of three children, is the daughter of Lord Justice Sir Andrew Popplewell, a Court of Appeal judge, and Debra Lomas, a dermatologist who studied at Newnham College, Cambridge. She was born in London. Her siblings are Lulu and Freddie. Her paternal grandfather, Sir Oliver Popplewell, is a former judge, and her uncle, Nigel Popplewell, is a noteworthy former cricketer.
Popplewell attended North London Collegiate School, and was admitted to Oxford University in 2007 where she studied English at Magdalen College.
Career Popplewell began acting at the age of six, taking classes at the Allsorts Drama School. She began acting professionally in the TV production Frenchman's Creek in 1998. She made her film debut in 1999 in the film Mansfield Park, and followed up with supporting roles in the films The Little Vampire (2000) and Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), with Scarlett Johansson. In 2001, she appeared as Victoria in the BBC serial Love in a Cold Climate.Popplewell's first major role was in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), where she played Susan Pevensie at the age of 16. She has a fear of mice, requiring a double to undertake part of her scene at the Stone Table. The film emerged as a blockbuster, and earned acclaim from critics and audiences. She reprised her role in the sequel, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), in which she acted with William Moseley, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley and Ben Barnes. She also made a cameo appearance in the third Narnia film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010). Collectively, the films have grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide.
In 2012, Popplewell played the character Chyler Silva in the live action 5-part mini series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn. In 2013, she began playing Lola, a friend of Mary, Queen of Scots, in the CW television series Reign. Filming took place in Ireland and Canada. She played the role until 2016.
Since 2018, Popplewell has narrated the audiobooks Dear Mrs. Bird and its sequels Yours, Cheerfully and Mrs. Porter Calling for Simon & Schuster Audio; London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency, for HarperAudio; Queen of Coin and Whispers for Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd; Jane Eyre for Penguin Audio; Everything is Lies for Michael Joseph Publishers; and her grandfather Sir Oliver Popplewell's novel, The Prime Minister and His Mistress, for Lulu Publishing Services.
In 2023, Popplewell played Kate in the horror film The Nun II, which was a commercial success. Writing for Forbes, Simon Thompson praised her return, calling Popplewell a "familiar and welcome face in the cast". Alison Foreman of IndieWire described her as "especially warm" and "easy-to-root-for". Also in 2023, she made her stage debut playing the titular role in the play Hedda Gabler.
Personal life Popplewell married Sam Caird in 2016. The couple have two children.
Filmography Film + Year Title Role Notes 1999 Mansfield Park Betsey 2000 The Little Vampire Anna Sackville-Bagg 2001 Me Without You Young Marina 2002 Thunderpants Denise Smash 2003 Girl with a Pearl Earring Maertge 2005 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeSusan Pevensie 2008 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 2010 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 2012 Payback Season Izzy Jacobs 2015 Freak of Nurture Nurse Bethany Lane 2017 The Last Birthday Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia Short 2019 You Are Here Tanya2022 Catch the Wind Frankie The Gallery Morgan/Dorian Interactive film 2023 The Nun II Kate 2024 Plastic Surgery Dr. Terra Short 2026 The Country Sister Helen Short
Television + Year Title Role Notes 1998 Frenchman's Creek Henrietta Television film 2000 Dirty Tricks Rebecca Television film 2001 Love in a Cold Climate VictoriaMiniseries 2002 Daniel Deronda Fanny Davilow2011 Comedy Lab Herself Episode: "Totally Tom" Brave New World Maura Taft Television film2012 Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Chyler Silva Web series; main role Looking Back Herself Short 20132016 Reign Lady Lola Narcisse Main role 2020 Prop Culture Herself "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe"
Video games + Year Title Role Notes 2005 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Susan Pevensie 2008 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 2014 The Elder Scrolls Online 2024 The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road
Stage + Year Title Role Notes 2023 Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler 2025 The MaidsSolange The Wanderers Julia
Podcast
The Left Right Game (2020)
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2006 Teen Choice Awards Choice Fantasy Movie ActressThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe CAMIE Awards 2008 Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards Best Film StarThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian rowspan=3 2009 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast 2012 Streamy Awards Best Female Performance: Drama Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
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