About Ella Rumpf
Ella Rumpf, born on February 4, 1995, is a Swiss actress celebrated for her compelling performances, particularly as Alexia in the 2016 horror drama film "Raw," which garnered the Sutherland Trophy at the 2016 BFI London Film Festival. Her notable works also include the critically acclaimed roles of Tiger in "Tiger Girl" (2017) and Hanna in "The Divine Order" (2017), the latter being Switzerland's submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards.
Born in Paris and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, Ella grew up in an intellectually stimulating environment with her father working as a psychotherapist and her mother as a lecturer. She attended a Steiner school, discovering her passion for acting early on by securing the lead role in "Romeo and Juliet" at age 14. Her film debut came at 16 with "Summer Outside" (2011), directed by Friederike Jehn.
In 2014, Rumpf earned the role of Ali in Simon Jaquemet's acclaimed feature "War (Krieg)," a performance that led to a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Swiss Film Awards. Demonstrating her dedication, she shaved her head for the role. Ella further honed her craft at the Giles Foreman Center for Acting in London from 2013 to 2015, following her graduation from Zurich University of Applied Sciences.
Her versatility continued to shine as she starred alongside Garance Marillier in "Raw" (2016), took on the lead role in "Tiger Girl" (2017), and appeared in a supporting role in "The Divine Order" (2017). Most recently, in 2022, she appeared in the HBO series "Tokyo Vice," directed by Michael Mann and written by J.T. Rogers.
Ella is multilingual, fluent in Swiss German and French as native languages, and proficient in German and English, enriching her ability to engage with diverse roles and audiences.
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Movie Credits
Ella Rumpf has appeared in 18 movies.
TV Credits
Ella Rumpf has appeared in 5 shows.
These include The Sandman, Freud, Tokyo Vice, Succession and Scene of the Crime.