Shannon Purser
| Shannon Purser | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 27, 1997 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Shannon Purser (born June 27, 1997) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the Netflix original series Stranger Things portraying the character Barbara "Barb" Holland and is set to portray Ethel Muggs in Riverdale. She is set to make her film debut in the upcoming 2018 film Life of the Party.
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. This role brought Purser to international fame. On August 30, 2016, it was announced that Purser would portray Ethel Muggs in the upcoming television series Riverdale. On September 7, 2016, it was announced that Purser would have a minor role in the 2018 film Life of the Party. In January 2017, it was reported that Shannon had scored a lead role in an upcoming movie called "Sierra Burgess is a Loser."
Purser is currently attending Kennesaw State University. Purser formerly worked at a movie theatre but quit in order to focus on acting. She has expressed interest in playing the Marvel Comics character Squirrel Girl.
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