Eliza Bennett is a renowned English actress, recognized for her captivating portrayal of Jules Thomas in the MTV series Sweet/Vicious, which garnered widespread critical acclaim.
At the tender age of 9, Eliza embarked on her acting journey, securing the lead role of Jemima in the London West End production of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' after an open audition. This marked the beginning of her illustrious career, with subsequent appearances in numerous studio films, including 'The Prince and Me' alongside Julia Stiles and Miranda Richardson, 'Nanny McPhee' with Emma Thompson and Colin Firth, 'The Contractor' featuring Lena Headey and Wesley Snipes, and 'From Time to Time' alongside Dame Maggie Smith and Dominic West.
At 14, Eliza's career received a significant boost when she landed the lead role in the fantasy family film 'Inkheart', starring alongside Dame Helen Mirren, Paul Bettany, and Jim Broadbent.
As an adult, Eliza has continued to impress audiences with her versatility, taking on roles in critically acclaimed television dramas such as ITV's 'Broadchurch', HBO Cinemax and Sky's 'Strike Back', and ITV's 'Grantchester', alongside notable actors like David Tennant, Olivia Coleman, Sullivan Stapleton, and Robson Green.
In addition to her television work, Eliza has also showcased her range in film, playing a boy in the psychological thriller 'H8RZ' alongside Abigail Spencer and Jeremy Sisto, and starring in the biopic 'Von Trapp Family' with Matthew MacFayden. Furthermore, she returned to the West End to star in the new pop/rock musical 'Loserville', written by Busted member James Bourne.
More recently, Eliza has taken on the lead role in the US critically acclaimed MTV television show 'Sweet/Vicious', where she portrays a sexual assault survivor who moonlights as a vigilante, avenging other victims on her university campus. The show has received widespread critical acclaim, with praise from publications such as the Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair, and a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Eliza also leads the cast in the new Amazon Pilot based on the BAFTA Award-winning UK series 'People Just Do Nothing', directed by Chris Storer.
Beyond her acting career, Eliza is a talented singer and pianist, and has a background in dance, having trained with Italia Conti and performed in West End musicals.