Shannon Purser, 1997
Actors · June 27, 1997
Shannon Purser
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Shannon Purser is 28 years old, born June 27, 1997 in Atlanta · Cancer.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Atlanta
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About
Shannon Purser became a breakout name playing Barb in Stranger Things' first season, landing her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Born June 27, 1997, in the US, she's an actor who transitioned from that 2016 debut to film roles in Wish Upon (2017) and Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018), plus a recurring arc as Ethel Muggs on Riverdale. Cancer energy: loyal to the roles that define her.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Shannon Purser made her acting debut as Barb Holland in the first season of Netflix's Stranger Things (2016), a breakout role that earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Born June 27, 1997, in the US, Purser is an American actor who expanded into film with her debut in the supernatural horror film Wish Upon (2017). She starred opposite Kristine Froseth in the romantic comedy Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018), playing the titular character. Purser also secured a recurring television role as Ethel Muggs in the CW's teen drama series Riverdale, appearing across seven seasons from 2017 to 2023. As a Cancer (born late June), she carries the water-sign trait of emotional depth—a quality that grounded her early breakout role. Actors perform in film, television, and other visual media, building careers through auditions, character development, and collaborative storytelling.
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Trivia
- Barb's death in Stranger Things season 1 sparked a cultural moment; fans rallied around the character's offscreen fate with #JusticeForBarb.
- She made her film debut in Wish Upon (2017), a supernatural horror film that followed her Emmy-nominated TV breakout.
- Purser portrayed Ethel Muggs across seven seasons of Riverdale (2017–2023), a recurring role that spanned the show's full run.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Shannon Purser reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shannon Purser?
- Shannon Purser is 28 years old (born June 27, 1997).
- When is Shannon Purser's birthday?
- Shannon Purser was born on June 27, 1997.
- What is Shannon Purser's zodiac sign?
- Shannon Purser is a Cancer, born June 27, 1997.
- What is Shannon Purser's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shannon Purser was born in 1997, the year of the Fire Ox.
- Where is Shannon Purser from?
- Shannon Purser is from United States.
- What does Shannon Purser do?
- Shannon Purser is a actor.
- Where was Shannon Purser born?
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