Shannon Purser
| Shannon Purser | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Shannon Purser 1996/1997 (age 19–20)[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
Shannon Purser is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the Netflix original series Stranger Things portraying the character Barbara "Barb" Holland[2] and is set to portray Ethel Muggs in Riverdale.[3] She is set to make her film debut in the upcoming 2018 film Life of the Party.[4]
Career
Purser made her acting debut in the Netflix original series Stranger Things. She portrayed the character Barb Holland, an intelligent and outspoken girl, who is the best friend of Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer). Despite her only being a minor character, several outlets called Barb one of their favorite characters.[1][5] This role brought Purser to international fame.[6] On August 30, 2016, it was announced that Purser would portray Ethel Muggs in the upcoming television series Riverdale.[7] On September 7, 2016, it was announced that Purser would have a minor role in the 2018 film Life of the Party.[8]
Personal life
Purser is currently attending Kennesaw State University. Purser formerly worked at a movie theatre[9][10] but quit in order to focus on acting. She expressed interest in playing the Marvel Comics character Squirrel Girl.[11]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Stranger Things | Barbara "Barb" Holland | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Riverdale | Ethel Muggs |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Life of the Party | Connie | Filming |
References
- 1 2 Coates, Tyler (August 1, 2016). "This 19-Year-Old Unknown Actress Just Became an '80s Cult Icon". Esquire. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ↑ Chaney, Jen (July 27, 2016). "Stranger Things' Shannon Purser on Playing Barb". Vulture.com. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ↑ Osborn, Alex (August 30, 2016). "Stranger Things Actress Shannon Purser Joins Riverdale". IGN. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Barb Takes Hollywood: 'Stranger Things' Breakout Meets Casting Directors and Lands a Movie". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Moylan, Brian (July 25, 2016). "Praise Barb, Stranger Things' Best Character". Vulture.com. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ↑ Radlof, Jessica (August 17, 2016). "Why Shannon Purser A.K.A. Barb Had to Quit Her Movie Theater Job Because of Stranger Things". Glamour.
- ↑ Evry, Max (August 30, 2016). "Riverdale Cast Adds Shannon Purser and Robin Givens". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ↑ Gardner, Chris. "Barb Takes Hollywood: 'Stranger Things' Breakout Meets Casting Directors and Lands a Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ Mulkerin, Tim (July 29, 2016). "She has worked on the stage for several years, and this was her first TV role. The breakout star from 'Stranger Things' still has a surprisingly normal day job". Techinsider.io. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ↑ Strong, Mary (August 20, 2016). "'Stranger Things': Shannon Purser Quits Her Day Job". Inquisitr.
- ↑ Barsanti, Sam (August 7, 2016). "Shannon Purser from Stranger Things would also like to play Marvel's Squirrel Girl". The A.V. Club. Retrieved August 14, 2016.