Sophie Nélisse

Sophie Nélisse

March 27, 2000 (24 years old) in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Marie-Sophie Nélisse (born March 27, 2000) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her Genie Award–winning performance in Monsieur Lazhar and for her portrayal of Liesel Meminger in the film adaptation of the novel The Book Thief. Nélisse was born in Windsor, Ontario, but moved to Montréal, Québec, with her family when she was four. She is of French Canadian descent. Besides her Genie Award for Monsieur Lazhar, she won a Jutra Award for her performance and a Young Artist Award nomination as Best Leading Young Actress in an International Feature Film. She also had roles in the film Ésimésac and in a Québec sitcom called Les Parent. Her sister is actress Isabelle Nélisse.

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Tout le monde en parle Tout le monde en parle
Irena's Vow Irena's Vow
La semaine des 4 Julie La semaine des 4 Julie
La semaine des 4 Julie La semaine des 4 Julie
Yellowjackets Yellowjackets

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