Sophia Lillis facts for kids
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Sophia Lillis
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Sophia Lillis at a movie premiere in 2019
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| Born | February 13, 2002 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Sophia Lillis (born February 13, 2002) is a talented American actress. She became well-known for playing Beverly Marsh in the scary movies It (2017) and It: Chapter Two (2019). Sophia also starred as a teenager with special mind powers in the Netflix show I Am Not Okay With This (2020). You might have also seen her in the HBO series Sharp Objects (2018) and the adventure film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023).
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About Sophia Lillis
Sophia Lillis was born on February 13, 2002. She has a fraternal twin brother named Jake.
Sophia's Acting Career
Sophia Lillis started her acting journey in 2013. She first appeared in a film called 37 in 2016. Before that, she had a small part in a stage play of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. This play was also filmed for people to watch in cinemas.
Becoming a Star in It
In 2017, Sophia became very famous. She played one of the main characters, Beverly Marsh, in the horror movie It. This film was based on a popular book by Stephen King. The movie was directed by Andy Muschietti. Sophia acted alongside other young stars like Jaeden Martell and Finn Wolfhard.
Later in 2017, Sophia appeared in a music video. She played one of the children of Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard in Sia's song "Santa's Coming for Us".
More Roles in TV and Film
In 2018, Sophia Lillis was in the HBO TV series Sharp Objects. She played the younger version of the character Camille Preaker. The adult Camille was played by the famous actress Amy Adams.
The next year, in 2019, Sophia took on the role of teenage detective Nancy Drew. This was for the Warner Bros. movie Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase. Many people praised Sophia's acting in this film. Also in 2019, she returned as Beverly Marsh in It: Chapter Two.
Recent Projects and Future Plans
In 2020, Sophia played Gretel in Gretel & Hansel. This movie was a new version of the classic fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel". The film did well and critics liked the acting and how it looked. The same year, Sophia played the main character, Sydney Novak, in the Netflix series I Am Not Okay with This. She also appeared with Paul Bettany in the movie Uncle Frank. This film was released on Amazon Prime in November 2020.
Sophia Lillis was part of the cast for the 2023 movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. She is also in an upcoming film called Asteroid City by director Wes Anderson. In this movie, she acts with big stars like Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks.
In October 2022, Sophia performed in a play called Heroes of the Fourth Turning in Washington, DC. In July 2024, she was chosen for a new TV series on Peacock called All Her Fault.
Sophia's Film and TV Work
Sophia Lillis has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her most notable roles:
Movies Sophia Has Starred In
- 2016: 37 as Debbie Bernstein
- 2017: It as Beverly "Bev" Marsh
- 2019: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase as Nancy Drew
- 2019: It Chapter Two as Young Beverly "Bev" Marsh
- 2020: Uncle Frank as Elizabeth "Beth" Bledsoe
- 2020: Gretel & Hansel as Gretel
- 2023: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves as Doric
- 2023: The Adults as Maggie
- 2023: Asteroid City as Shelly Borden
TV Shows Sophia Has Been In
- 2018: Sharp Objects as Young Camille Preaker (a miniseries)
- 2020: I Am Not Okay with This as Sydney Novak (main role)
- 2020: Acting for a Cause as Helen (one episode)
Music Videos and Video Games
Sophia has also appeared in music videos:
- 2017: "Nothing to Find" by The War on Drugs
- 2017: "Santa's Coming for Us" by Sia
She is also set to be in an upcoming video game called OD.
Awards and Nominations
Sophia Lillis has been recognized for her acting. Here are some of the awards she has been nominated for or won:
- 2017
- New Mexico Film Critics: Best Young Actor/Actress for It (Won)
- San Diego Film Critics Society: Breakthrough Artist for It (Nominated)
- Seattle Film Critics Society: Best Youth Performance for It (Nominated)
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association: Best Youth Performance for It (Nominated)
- 2018
- Online Film & Television Association: Best Youth Performance for It (Nominated)
- Saturn Awards: Best Performance by a Younger Actor for It (Nominated)
- 2020
- Music City Film Critics Association: Best Young Actress for It Chapter Two (Nominated)
See also
In Spanish: Sophia Lillis para niños
