Ella Anderson, a prodigious actress, was showered with praise from critics at the tender age of 12 for her captivating portrayal of Jeannette Walls in "The Glass Castle". Renowned for her impressive performance, she was hailed as "the show-stealing Ella Anderson", "first among equals", "emotional and raw", "simply enchanting", and "possessing acting chops well beyond her years", with some critics even proclaiming her a "revelation".
Born on March 26, 2005, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Anderson's journey in the entertainment industry began at the ripe age of 5, when she was discovered by a casting director in Detroit, Michigan. Her early breakthrough came with a role in the feature film "Touchback", followed by appearances in "The Giant Mechanical Man", "Last Man Standing", "The Possession of Michael King", James Franco's directorial debut film "Bukowski", and Franco's UCLA short film "Miss Famous" alongside Kristin Wiig.
Anderson's widespread recognition and massive following of nearly 4.5 million across multiple platforms can be attributed to her iconic role as Piper Hart in Nickelodeon's hit series "Henry Danger", which concluded production on 128 episodes. During her tenure on the show, she also appeared in a string of major Hollywood productions, including "Unfinished Business" alongside Vince Vaughn, the 2015 blockbuster comedy "The Boss" with Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Bell, and the Garry Marshall-helmed "Mother's Day" alongside Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, and Julia Roberts.
Her latest endeavor, "The Glass Castle", directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and co-starring Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, and Oscar winner Brie Larson, showcases Anderson's versatility in seamlessly transitioning between comedy and drama. When not busy with her acting career, Anderson resides with her parents and twin brothers, Gabriel and Julian, in Los Angeles. A self-proclaimed animal lover, she is the proud adoptive owner of two small dogs, Pasha and River.
