Domkete: Anna Popplewell

Anna Popplewell Biography

Date of Birth
16 December 1988, London, England, UK
Birth Name
Anna Katherine Popplewell
Height
5' 3½" (1.61 m)
Trivia
From the age of six, she attended drama classes at "Allsorts Drama" school. "Allsorts" has an agency which allows children the opportunity to work professionally in film and television.
Lives in London, England
She attended North London Collegiate School, a prestigious girls' private school, where she sat her A-Levels in May 2007.
Older sister of Freddie Popplewell & Lulu Popplewell.
Lived around the corner from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) co-star Skandar Keynes.
Her paternal grandfather Sir Oliver Popplewell was a former High Court judge.
Kept a journal during the filming of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), which was later published in a book about the making of the movie.
Got 10 A*s at GCSEs.
Was the Head Girl of her school in her final year.
Performed her first screen kiss on The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008).
Graduated from Oxford University in 2010 with a BA in English Literature.
Personal Quotes
"I can relate to Susan. She thinks in terms of practicality. There are certain areas where we're very similar and certain areas where we're not. I feel very defensive of her. If anyone accuses Susan of being an outright cynic, I'll say, 'No, she's not. There's a perfectly logical explanation for it all. Don't talk about her like that!'" (on her character, Susan Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia)
"Skandar has these eyes that are really expressive and quite penetrating." (on her first impression of costar Skandar Keynes)
"It's gone more quickly than I expected; the time has really flown past. It's a bit like a long and lovely dream, and now I'm ready to wake up." (on the experience of filming the Chronicles of Narnia)
It's a laid-back set, and everyone's very friendly. Andrew is so relaxed that it makes everyone else relaxed. - On the set of the Chronicles of Narnia
Each of the characters in 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' has their own journey and Susan's no different. Like Peter, she feels the obligation of looking after her younger brother and sister and it's something that has made her grow up too fast - being saddled with all that responsibility. When she comes to Narnia, she thinks she's too grown up to believe in it. But, through this adventure, she becomes more open to the idea of being in this magical land. By the end, it's changed her for the better and she becomes unafraid of being a child. It's a real journey for her. (Narnia production notes)
You start wondering if they could have used CG and you have to wonder whether they'll need actors anymore! Dangerous ground!
Where Are They Now
(July 2008) Studying English at Magdalen College, University of Oxford. She has successfully completed her first year. She is very active in student drama productions, including the staging of Macbeth at FSX theatres in Oxford, England.
(2009) Currently resides in Highbury, London.
(September 2010) Finished with degree from Oxford University and reading various scripts.

Anna Popplewell