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Gabriella Pizzolo
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Gabriella Grace Pizzolo
March 10, 2003 Schenectady, New York, U.S.
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Gabriella Grace Pizzolo (born March 10, 2003) is an American actress and singer. She became well-known for her roles on Broadway. She played Matilda in Matilda the Musical (2013) and Small Alison in Fun Home (2015). Later, in 2019, she gained wide recognition for her role as Suzie Bingham in the popular show Stranger Things.
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Acting Career Highlights
Early Broadway Roles
Gabriella Pizzolo started her acting journey in various local plays. She then made her big debut on Broadway. Her first major role was playing the main character in Matilda the Musical. She had tried out for the show's first cast but wasn't chosen. However, she auditioned again and got the part! Her first performance as Matilda was on December 22, 2013.
While playing Matilda, Gabriella made several public appearances. These included performing at Broadway at Bryant Park and a Ralph Lauren Fashion Show. She finished her role as Matilda on September 13, 2014.
In March 2015, Gabriella joined the cast of the musical Fun Home. She was an understudy for the roles of Small Alison, Christian, and John. An understudy learns a role and can perform it if the main actor is unable to. In October 2015, she took over the role of Small Alison. During her time in Fun Home, she sang "Ring of Keys" at special events. These included the 20th SAGE Awards and an event at the White House. Gabriella continued in the role until the show closed on September 10, 2016.
Later Stage and Screen Work
In October 2016, Gabriella performed in a concert version of Sunday in the Park with George. This show took place at New York City Center. From January 2017, she played Opal in the musical Because of Winn Dixie. This production was at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
Gabriella also uses her voice for animated characters. She voices Cricket in the 2018 series Butterbean's Café. In 2019, she joined the cast of Stranger Things as Suzie Bingham. She returned to play Suzie again in the fourth season of the show, which came out in 2022.
About Gabriella's Life
Gabriella Pizzolo lives in upstate New York. She lives with her parents and her younger sister. Her mother, Natalie, is a teacher. She homeschooled Gabriella when Gabriella was performing in Matilda.
Performances and Shows
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | BrainDead | Young Laurel Healy | One episode |
| 2017 | Beaches | Young CC Bloom | TV movie |
| 2018–2020 | Butterbean's Café | Cricket (voice) | Main character |
| 2019–2022 | Stranger Things | Suzie Bingham | Recurring role (seasons 3 and 4) |
| 2022 | Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin | Angela Waters | Recurring role (season 1) |
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | The Hallow | Main Role | Short film |
Theatre Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013–14 | Matilda the Musical | Matilda Wormwood | Shubert Theatre December 22, 2013 – September 13, 2014 |
| 2015–16 | Fun Home | Swing | Circle in the Square Theatre March 27, 2015 – September 10, 2016 |
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| 2016 | Sunday in the Park with George | Louise | New York City Center October 24 – October 26, 2016 |
| 2017 | Because of Winn Dixie | Opal | Alabama Shakespeare Festival January 27 – February 12, 2017 |
