Eleanor Worthington Cox

About Eleanor Worthington Cox

Eleanor Winifred Worthington Cox, born on June 21, 2001, in Merseyside, England, is a distinguished English actress renowned for her dynamic performances across theatre, film, and television. Her passion for the performing arts ignited at a young age, leading her to train at the Formby School of Performing Arts from 2003 to 2012.

Worthington Cox’s professional journey commenced with her participation in the chorus of a Bill Kenwright production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Liverpool Empire. Her breakthrough arrived in 2011 when, at just ten years old, she was cast as Matilda Wormwood in the original production of “Matilda the Musical” at the Cambridge Theatre. Sharing the role with three other young actresses, her portrayal earned critical acclaim, culminating in a 2012 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. This accolade made her the youngest recipient of the award at that time.

Expanding her repertoire, Worthington Cox transitioned to screen acting with notable success. In 2014, she appeared as the young Princess Aurora in Disney’s “Maleficent.” Her compelling performance as Janet Hodgson in the 2015 Sky One miniseries “The Enfield Haunting” garnered a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She further showcased her versatility by portraying Polly Renfrew in the CBBC adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson’s “Hetty Feather” from 2015 to 2016.

Since 2018, Worthington Cox has captivated audiences as Cait in the Sky Atlantic series “Britannia,” demonstrating her ability to embody complex characters. Her dedication to her craft and her contributions to contemporary theatre and television continue to affirm her status as a prominent figure in the performing arts.