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Sophie Nélisse Biography
Birth Name:Sophie Nélisse
Birth Place:Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Profession Actress
Fast Facts
- Received a 2012 Genie Award for her role in "Monsieur Lazhar․"
- Received the 2012 Prix Iris for Best Supporting Actress
- Was awarded a 2013 Hollywood Film Festival award for her role in "The Book Thief․"
- Won a 2014 Satellite Award
- Started out as a competitive gymnast
- Well known for her role in the film "The Book Thief․"
- Is fluent in French and English
Awards
- 2012Genie-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
- 2012Jutra-Best Supporting Actress: winner
- 2013Spotlight Award-: winner
- 2013NFCS Award-Best Youth Performance: winner
- 2013PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Female: winner
- 2013Young Artist Award-Best Performance in an International Feature Film - Young Actress: nominated
- 2014Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
- 2014Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated
- 2014OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
- 2014Breakthrough Performance Award-: winner
- 2014Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: winner
- 2025Jury Award-Outstanding Drama Ensemble: winner