Alisha Weir (born 26 September 2009) is an Irish singer and actress. She began her career in theatre and rose to prominence when she starred as Matilda Wormwood in the film Matilda: The Musical (2022).
Early life
Alisha Weir was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 26 September 2009, and grew up in the South Dublin suburb of Knocklyon. She attended Our Lady's School. Her two older sisters took drama classes, which Weir joined when she was old enough.
Career
When the musical Once returned to Dublin's Olympia Theatre in 2017, Weir played Ivanka. She made her feature film debut in the 2018 thriller Don't Leave Home and her television debut as Laura in the 2019 crime drama Darklands. She appeared in Tony Finnegan's productions of Annie, The Wizard of Oz, and Oliver! at the National Concert Hall.
Weir was eleven when she was cast as the titular Matilda Wormwood in the film adaptation of Matilda the Musical for Netflix, and thirteen by the film's premiere in 2022.
Filmography
Film and TV
Stage
Awards and nominations
References
External links
Living people
2009 births
Irish film actresses
Irish television actresses
Irish voice actresses
21st-century Irish actresses
Actresses from County Dublin
Irish child actresses
People from South Dublin (county)