Sophie Nélisse - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 27, 2000
Age	26
Birthplace	Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Sophie Nélisse's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Gen Z generation
Known For	Known for playing Liesel Meminger in "The Book Thief" (2013) and Shauna in the acclaimed television series "Yellowjackets".

Intro

Sophie Nélisse is a Canadian actress recognized for her roles in both French and English-language film and television. She gained international fame for her performance as Liesel Meminger in the film adaptation of "The Book Thief" (2013) and has continued to build a successful career in both Canadian and international productions.

Early Life & Background

Sophie Nélisse was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and moved with her family to Montreal, Quebec, at the age of four. She is fluently bilingual in English and French. Her sister, Isabelle Nélisse, is also an actress. Sophie initially trained as a gymnast, aiming for the Olympic Games, before focusing on acting.

Career Highlights

Breakout role as Liesel Meminger in the film "The Book Thief" (2013), earning several award nominations.
Won the Genie Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Monsieur Lazhar" (2011).
Portrayed Shauna in the critically acclaimed TV series "Yellowjackets" (2021–present).
Starred in Canadian films such as "Mean Dreams" (2016) and "The Kid Detective" (2020).

Trivia

Her sister Isabelle Nélisse is also an actress.
She is bilingual, speaking both English and French fluently.
Nélisse was formerly a competitive gymnast.

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