Sophie Nélisse
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 AwardWinner
- 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 AwardWinner
- 2014Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress:Winner
- 2025Jury Award - Outstanding Drama Ensemble:Winner
- 2026ACTRA Montreal Award - Outstanding Performance in TV:Nominated
- 2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Supporting Performer, Drama:Winner