Talia Ryder
Biography
Talia Ryder (born August 16, 2002 in Buffalo, New York) is an American stage and film actress. She gained attention in 2015 with her Broadway debut as Hortensia in the musical Matilda the Musical. Ryder made her feature‑film debut in 2020, playing Skylar opposite Sidney Flanigan in the indie drama Never Rarely Sometimes Always, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. In 2021 she appeared as Tessa in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story and featured in Olivia Rodrigo’s music video for “Deja Vu.” The following year she starred as Clare in the Netflix film Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between and as Gabbi Broussard in the Netflix release Do Revenge.
Career overview
Talia Ryder was born on August 16, 2002 in Buffalo, New York, United States. She began her professional career on stage, achieving a breakout performance in 2015 when she originated the role of Hortensia in the Broadway production of Matilda the Musical. After several years of theatrical work, Ryder transitioned to screen acting with her feature‑film debut in 2020, portraying the character Skylar opposite Sidney Flanigan in the independent drama Never Rarely Sometimes Always, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2021 Ryder appeared in two high‑profile projects. She played Tessa in Steven Spielberg’s cinematic adaptation of West Side Story, and she was featured in the music video for Olivia Rodrigo’s single “Deja Vu.” The following year she continued to work with streaming platforms, starring as Clare in the Netflix film Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between, and as Gabbi Broussard in the Netflix teen‑revenge comedy Do Revenge. Across stage, film, and music‑video appearances, Ryder has built a diverse early career that spans Broadway, Sundance‑premiered independent cinema, major studio productions, and original content for streaming services.
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- In Memoriam (2026) as Maura
- Honey Don't! (2025) as Corinne
- Oddwadd (2025) as Dixie Normus
- Oddwadd (2025) Director
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024) as Mrs. Smith
- Little Death (2024) as Karla
- Dumb Money (2023) as Harmony Williams
- The American (2023) as Joy Womack
- The Sweet East (2023) as Lillian
- The Sweet East (2023) Additional Casting
- Do Revenge (2022) as Gabbi Broussard
- Master (2022) as Amelia
- Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (2022) as Clare
- West Side Story (2021) as Tessa
- Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) as Skylar
- 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank as Paige