Ruby Barnhill Biography: Awards, TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Height

Ruby Barnhill is an English actress and voice actress who rose to international fame after making her feature film debut as Sophie in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of The BFG (2016).

She is also recognized for voicing Mary Smith in the English dub of Mary and the Witch’s Flower, Princess Emmy in the animated film of the same name, Aurora in The Imaginary, and for portraying Isobel in the BBC children’s series 4 O’Clock Club.

Ruby Barnhill
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Ruby Ann Barnhill
Stage Name:	Ruby Barnhill
Born:	July 16, 2004 (age 21 years old)
Place of Birth:	Knutsford, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White (English)
Height:	1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)
Parents:	Paul Barnhill, Sarah Barnhill
Siblings:	One younger sister
Occupation:	Actress, Voice Actress
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early life and Education

Ruby Barnhill was born on July 16, 2004, in Knutsford, Cheshire, England.

She is the daughter of actor Paul Barnhill and Sarah Barnhill, who encouraged her interest in performing from an early age. Ruby is of English heritage.

She was raised with a younger sister and spent much of her childhood participating in productions with her local youth theatre in Cheshire.

Before entering the film industry, she gained experience through stage performances while continuing her education.

Career

Ruby Barnhill began her professional acting career with a recurring role as Isobel in the BBC children’s comedy series 4 O’Clock Club.

Although it was an early television role, it became an important stepping stone, introducing her to casting directors and demonstrating her confidence on camera.

Her breakthrough arrived in 2016 when legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg selected her from thousands of young actresses to portray Sophie in Disney’s live-action adaptation of The BFG.

The performance brought her worldwide recognition and earned nominations from several major award organizations for young performers.

Following the success of the film, Ruby expanded into voice acting by lending her voice to Mary Smith in Mary and the Witch’s Flower, Princess Emmy in Princess Emmy, and Aurora in the English-language version of The Imaginary.

After taking a short break from acting, she returned to voice acting in 2024, continuing to build her career within family entertainment and animation.

Awards and nominations

• London Film Critics’ Circle Award nomination – Young British/Irish Performer of the Year (The BFG).
• Young Artist Award nomination – Best Young Leading Actress (The BFG).
• Saturn Award nomination – Best Performance by a Younger Actor (The BFG).

Social Media

Ruby Barnhill does not have a social media account.

Personal life

Ruby Barnhill, 21, has not publicly confirmed a romantic relationship and has no children. Outside acting, she enjoys theatre, voice performance, reading, and spending time with family.

Since achieving international recognition at a young age, she has maintained a relatively private lifestyle while carefully choosing projects that align with her creative interests. Ruby Barnhill stands 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) tall.

Net Worth

Ruby Barnhill has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD.

Her earnings have been built through feature films, television appearances, voice acting, and royalties from internationally distributed productions.

Having launched her career with a starring role in a Steven Spielberg film, she established a strong foundation within the entertainment industry at an early age. At the same time, her recent return to acting signals continued opportunities for future career development.

Filmography

Films

• The BFG (2016) — Sophie
• Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2017) — Mary Smith (English voice)
• Princess Emmy (2019) — Princess Emmy (voice)
• The Imaginary (2024) — Aurora (English voice)

Television

• 4 O’Clock Club (2015–2017) — Isobel