Oona Laurence
Biography
Oona Laurence is an American actress born on August 1, 2002, in New York City, New York, USA. She is known for originating the role of Matilda Wormwood in the Broadway musical Matilda. Laurence has credits in film, theatre, and television, with appearances in regional theatre productions and minor roles in short films and television episodes. She has also appeared in several films, including Tumorhead, A Little Game, The Grief of Others, I Smile Back, and others. Laurence is a New York City-based child actress with a career spanning multiple mediums. She has been active in the entertainment industry since at least 2012, when she auditioned for Matilda on Broadway.
Career overview
Oona Laurence is an American actress known for her work in film, theatre, and television. She originated the role of Matilda Wormwood in the Broadway musical Matilda, performing in the show from March 4 to December 15, 2013. Laurence's early career involved appearances in regional theatre productions and minor roles in short films and television episodes.
Laurence transitioned to film acting after her stint in Matilda. Her film credits include Tumorhead, A Little Game, The Grief of Others, I Smile Back, and Da. Her extensive experience in the entertainment industry has led to a significant number of credits, with a total of 33 known credits to her name.
Laurence's acting career has spanned multiple formats, showcasing her versatility as a performer. Her early start in regional theatre productions and subsequent transition to film acting have contributed to her growth as an actress. With a strong presence in the entertainment industry, Laurence continues to be a notable figure in the world of acting.
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- Everything's on Fire (2026) as Julia
- It Will Happen To Us Again (2025) as Fernanda
- Wandering Eyes (2025) as Mila
- Adultery (2023) as Janet
- Writing You Down (2023) as Stage Manager
- What We Found (2020) as Holly
- Lost Girls (2020) as Sarra Gilbert
- A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting (2020) as Liz Lerue
- Big Time Adolescence (2020) as Sophie
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Hedgehog (voice)
- A Bad Moms Christmas (2017) as Jane Mitchell
- The Beguiled (2017) as Amy
- Damsel (2017) as Ava
- Little Boxes (2017) as Ambrosia
- Lily + Mara (2017) as Lily
- Bad Moms (2016) as Jane Mitchell
- Pete's Dragon (2016) as Natalie
- Blindspot (2015) as Maaya Ahmadi
- Southpaw (2015) as Leila Hope
- Vicky & Jonny (2015) as Young Vicky
- The Grief of Others (2015) as Biscuit Ryrie
- I Smile Back (2015) as Daisy
- Lamb (2015) as Tommie
- Imaginapped (2015) as Olivia
- Tumorhead (2014) as Jean
- A Little Game (2014) as Becky Langer
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as 10 Year Old Tiffany
- Penny Dreadful (2013) as Penny Dreadful
- Wet Cement (2012) as Girl
- Esther (2012) as Esther
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Zoe Harris
- Red Ink
- Bloom as Rylie