The young American actress Emma Bell gained quite wide popularity and popularity after the release of the movie "Frozen" and the fifth part of the "Destination" franchise. Her positions on the star pedestal were strengthened by lengthy filming in various television serial projects, among which the Walking Dead and Dallas stand out. About the way of the pretty blonde to fame, about the bright works in the cinema and series - in this article.
Childhood and youth
The full name of the actress is Emma Jean Bell. The future star of films and TV shows of Hollywood was born on December 17, 1986 in the town of Woodstone, which is located in the US state of New Jersey.
Emma's family is directly connected to television. My father was an operator on the UPN9 channel and filmed reports for news programs. And mother produced the show "60 Minutes".
Dreams about the acting profession appeared at Emma Bell, whose photo can be seen in the article, even in childhood. At the age of 16, she moved from Woodstone to New York. The main goal of the move was to master the intricacies of acting - both in theory and in practice.
An ambitious and hopeful girl entered the high school of drama in Manhattan. Having successfully completed the educational process, Emma began to conquer the television and film industry.
Career start
The aspiring actress made her debut on the screen in 2004 in the famous series Law and Order - and played not only one role, but different characters.
After a successful television debut, Emma Bell starred in several commercials and independent projects.
Then the actress played the following series roles:
- Pamela Stewart from The Third Shift.
- Rachel Fein from The Bedford Diaries.
Emma embodied heroines were secondary characters in the plot. But for Bell, all these filming became an invaluable experience.
Film debut
In 2007, the actress gets her first role in this film - Kate Dorset in the film "Gracie". In the same 2007, she appears on the screens of movie theaters in images:
- Jenny in the "Service";
- Melinda at the New York Serenade.
But the first really bright film with Emma's participation is the film "Death in Love" directed by Boyaz Yakin, which was released in 2008. The role of the young actress was nameless, but participation in this project allowed her to be on the same set with such world movie stars as:
- Jacqueline Bisset;
- Josh Lucas
- Adam Brody.
The premiere of the tape took place at the Sundance Independent Film Festival.
Soon after these shootings, Emma Bell moved from New York to Los Angeles. There she met Scott Wexler, who became her agent.
Success
In a new place, the career of the actress began to advance much more successfully. She appeared in the series, where she played bright characters:
- Lindsey in The Supernatural;
- Tango in the "Dollhouse";
- Paul Hathaway in Ghost Talk;
- Christina Mackenzie in The Companions.
Shortly after the move, Emma got roles in films that to this day are among her best works:
- Eleanor Lynbrook at Electra Lux;
- Parker O'Neill in "Frozen."
After the premiere of the latter at the Sundance festival, Bell, who performed the main character, became famous. The plot of the thriller was based on the story of three skiers stuck on a lift at a great height. Critics praised the play of the young actress. Emma Bell is beginning to be invited to major projects.
Best work
At the casting for the role of Molly Harper in "Destination 5," the actress confidently outperforms all competitors. To embody the main character on the screen - an infantile naive blonde who adores pink and is waiting for a prince on a white horse, fragile miniature (her height is 168 cm) Emma was the best fit.
Of the most striking roles in recent series, it is worth highlighting:
- Claire from Marital Status;
- Carey Morgan from The Last Candidate;
- Tracy Logan from American Horror Story;
- Amy Harrison from The Walking Dead;
- Emily Nocenti from Strela;
- Emma Brown from Dallas.
Among the characters of recent and new films with Emma Bell, the following heroines deserve special attention:
- Anna from Bipolar;
- Kira from "Life Inside Out";
- Millie Haven from The Different Berry Field;
- Fay from Meet Me at Valhalla;
- Emily from Silent Passion.
In addition to acting, Emma creates her own short films, in which she simultaneously acts as a director, screenwriter and producer.
Under cover of mystery
Emma Bell's personal life is unknown. In any romantic relationship, the actress has not yet been able to notice. Either from excessive employment at work, or because it is masterfully hidden from prying eyes.