Anna Katherine Popplewell, popularly known as Anna Popplewell, is an English actress best known for portraying Susan Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia film trilogy.
She has also received acclaim for her performances as Chyler Silva in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn and Lady Lola in the historical drama series Reign.
With a career spanning film, television, and stage productions, Popplewell has established herself as one of Britain’s accomplished actresses.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Anna Katherine Popplewell
- Stage Name: Anna Popplewell
- Born: December 16, 1988
- Age: 37 years old
- Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
- Occupation: Actress
- Nationality: British
- Height: 5 feet 3½ inches (161 cm
- Ethnicity: English
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Sir Andrew Popplewell, Debra Lomas
- Siblings: Lulu Popplewell, Freddie Popplewell
- Spouse: Sam Caird
- Children: Two
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Anna Popplewell was born on December 16, 1988, in London, England, United Kingdom, to Sir Andrew Popplewell, a Court of Appeal judge, and Debra Lomas, a dermatologist, alongside her two siblings, Lulu Popplewell and Freddie Popplewell, who also pursued acting careers.
She attended North London Collegiate School before studying English Language and Literature at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree.
Career
Anna Popplewell began acting professionally at the age of six after training at the Allsorts Drama School.
She made her screen debut in the television adaptation of Frenchman’s Creek (1998) before appearing in films such as Mansfield Park, The Little Vampire, and Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Her international breakthrough came in 2005 when she starred as Susan Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, reprising the role in Prince Caspian (2008) and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010).
She later portrayed Chyler Silva in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn and Lady Lola in Reign, further expanding her acting career.
Anna has continued to work in both film and theatre. She appeared as Kate in the supernatural horror film The Nun II (2023) and made her stage debut in the title role of Hedda Gabler, demonstrating her versatility across different forms of acting.
Awards and Nominations
- CAMIE Award – Winner (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)
- Teen Choice Award – Choice Fantasy Movie Actress – Nominee
- Streamy Award – Best Female Performance: Drama (Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn) – Nominee
Social Media
- Instagram: @annapopplewell
Personal Life
Anna Popplewell, 37, married Sam Caird, a theatre director, on May 14, 2016. The couple have two children together.
Before her marriage, she was in relationships with actor Rollo Weeks (2003–2005) and her The Chronicles of Narnia co-star William Moseley (2005–2007). Anna stands 5 feet 3½ inches (161 cm) tall and enjoys reading, theatre, and spending time with her family.
Net Worth
Anna Popplewell has a net worth of $5 million USD. Her income is primarily derived from acting in films, television series, theatre productions, royalties from her successful film franchises, convention appearances, and other entertainment-related ventures. Her long-standing career in the British and international film industries has contributed significantly to her financial success.
Filmography
- Mansfield Park
- The Little Vampire
- Girl with a Pearl Earring
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- Reign
- The Nun II
- Plastic Surgery