Isabelle Lucy Allen (born 16 March 2002) is an English stage and screen actress known for her role as the young Cosette in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables. The role earned her critical acclaim and various film cast awards such as the National Board of Review Award for Best Cast and the Satellite Award for Best Cast – Motion Picture.
Isabelle Allen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Isabelle Lucy Allen 16 March 2002 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Les Misérables |
Career
editAllen was discovered by Jeremy James Taylor, head of the British National Youth Music Theatre after seeing her in the play The Pied Piper in Eastbourne, East Sussex, her hometown.[1] She made her professional debut in the 2012 film Les Misérables as the younger version of Amanda Seyfried's character Cosette, which earned her the Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Young Actress Age Ten and Under.[2] She was later cast in the same role in the West End stage production of the show. She continued in the show until March 2013, sharing her role with Lois Ellington, Ashley Goldberg and Sarah Huttlestone. From July to September 2013, Allen played Brigitta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, sharing her role with Imogen Gurney and Ava Merson O'Brien.[3][4] She has also appeared in Hetty Feather, a CBBC drama.
Personal life
editHer parents are Elaine and Nigel Allen.[5]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Les Misérables | Young Cosette | National Board of Review Award for Best Cast Satellite Award for Best Cast – Motion Picture Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress Ten and Under Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Youth Performance in a Lead or Supporting Role-Female Nominated—San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
| 2015 | Lady of Csejte | Aletta | Released as Blood Countess in the UK |
| 2016 | The Contract | Casey | |
| 2016 | Let's Be Evil | Cassandra | |
| 2016 | In Extremis | Anna | |
| 2019 | Killers Anonymous | Morgan | |
| 2020 | The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud | Sarah |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Guin and the Dragon | Guin | Television film |
| 2015–2017 | Hetty Feather | Elizabeth | Main role (series 1–3) |
| 2018 | Safe | Carrie Delaney | Main role |
| 2018–2019 | In the Long Run | Kerry | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Find Me in Paris | Romy Jensen | Recurring role |
References
edit- ^ "'Les Mis': Meet Isabelle Allen, the Face of the Film". The Hollywood Reporter. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on 3 April 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
- ^ "The Sound of Music". Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ "Open Air Theatre". Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "British girl to star in Les Miserables after being spotted in a school play". 29 November 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
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