Sophie Nélisse
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 27, 2000 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 2002–2026 (25 Years)
- Total Credits
- 55 credits in database
Biography
Sophie Nélisse is a Canadian actress born on March 27, 2000, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She is of French Canadian descent and moved to Montréal, Québec, with her family at the age of four. Nélisse is known for her performances in various films and television shows. She has received recognition for her work, including a Genie Award and a Jutra Award, as well as a Young Artist Award nomination. Her sister is also an actress. Nélisse has appeared in films such as Monsieur Lazhar and The Book Thief, as well as a Québec sitcom called Les Parent, and has had roles in other films and television shows.
Career overview
Sophie Nélisse is a Canadian actress known for her performances in film and television. Born in Windsor, Ontario, she began her career in the entertainment industry at a young age. Nélisse has appeared in various projects, including a film adaptation of a novel and a Québec sitcom.
One of her notable performances earned her a Genie Award, which she won for her work in the film Monsieur Lazhar. Additionally, she received a Jutra Award for her performance in the same film. Nélisse also received a Young Artist Award nomination for her role in an international feature film.
Nélisse's career has included a range of roles, with a total of 52 known credits. Her performances have been recognized with several awards and nominations, demonstrating her talent and dedication to her craft. Born on March 27, 2000, in Windsor, Ontario, Nélisse has established herself as a skilled and accomplished actress in the Canadian film and television industry.
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Full Filmography
55 titles- Whistle (2026) as Ellie Gains
- Lydia and the Mist Rider (2026) as Lydia (voice)
- Heated Rivalry (2025) as Rose Landry
- Two Women (2025) as Jessica
- L’indétectable (2025) as Stéphanie Parent Sirois
- Irena's Vow (2024) as Irena Gut Opdyke
- Au-delà du sexe (2023) as Self - Guest
- No Return (2022) as Fanny Lori
- Accro: troubles de dépendances (2022) as Self
- Yellowjackets (2021) as Teen Shauna Shipman
- La semaine des 4 Julie (2020) as Self
- La semaine des 4 Julie (2020) as Self - Guest
- Transplant (2020) as Hannah Miller
- La tour (2020) as Self - Guest
- The Kid Detective (2020) as Caroline
- The Rest of Us (2020) as Aster
- Dogs Day (2020) as Young Florence
- Flashwood (2020) as Rose
- Bonsoir bonsoir! (2019) as Self
- 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019) as Mia
- Close (2019) as Zoe Tanner
- Rousseau's Show (2018) as Self
- Demain des hommes (2018) as Roxanne Rousseau
- Dans ton cell (2018) as Herself
- OD+ en direct (2017) as Self
- Exodus (2017)
- Worst Case, We Get Married (2017) as Aïcha
- Les échangistes (2016) as Self
- The History of Love (2016) as Alma Singer
- Mean Dreams (2016) as Casey Caraway
- Wait Till Helen Comes (2016) as Molly
- 1:54 (2016) as Jennifer
- Silence, on joue! (2015) as Self
- Pawn Sacrifice (2015) as Young Joan
- Dany Rabbit (2015) as Élisabeth
- The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015) as Gilly Hopkins
- Endorphine (2015) as Simone (13)
- En mode Salvail (2013) as Self
- The Book Thief (2013) as Liesel Meminger
- Ésimésac (2012) as Marie Gélinas
- Monsieur Lazhar (2011) as Alice L'Écuyer
- Les Enfants de la télé (2010) as Self
- Toute la vérité (2010) as Marie-Anne
- Toute la vérité (2010) as Marie-Anne (uncredited)
- Mirador (2010) as Jeune fille de Ralf
- The Parents (2008) as Zoé
- Tout le monde en parle (2004) as Self
- KARV, l'anti.gala (2004) as Self
- Sucré salé (2002) as Self
- The Pact as Chloe
- Alice
- Stranger in Town as Ruth
- Girl in Pieces
- Girl in Pieces Producer
- This Summer Will Be Different
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sophie Nélisse best known for?
Sophie Nélisse is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Whistle (2026), Lydia and the Mist Rider (2026), Heated Rivalry (2025), Two Women (2025).
When and where was Sophie Nélisse born?
Sophie Nélisse was born on March 27, 2000 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Sophie Nélisse have?
Sophie Nélisse has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2026.
What is Sophie Nélisse's background in cinema and television?
Sophie Nélisse is a Canadian actress born on March 27, 2000, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She is of French Canadian descent and moved to Montréal, Québec, with her family at the age of four. Nélisse is known for her performances in various films and television shows. She has received recognition for her work, including...
Sophie Nélisse by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sucré salé (2002) as Self — aged about 2
- Heated Rivalry (2025) as Rose Landry — aged about 25
- Transplant (2020) as Hannah Miller — aged about 20
- The Book Thief (2013) as Liesel Meminger — aged about 13
- The Parents (2008) as Zoé — aged about 8
- Yellowjackets (2021) as Teen Shauna Shipman — aged about 21
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