Sophie Nélisse Biography
Sophie Nélisse is an Actress and Model who hails from Canada. She is famous for her role in Monsieur Lazhar, which was released back in 2011. She was born on 27 March 2000 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Full Name- Marie-Sophie Nélisse
Profession- Actor & Model
Why Famous- Alice L’Écuyer role in Monsieur Lazhar
Date of Birth- 27 March 2000
Age- 25 years old
Birthplace- Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Hometown- Montreal, Quebec
Religion- Christianity
Zodiac Sign- Aries
Ethnicity- Mixed (French-Canadian)
Nationality- Canadian & American
Food Habits- Non-veg
Marital Status- Unmarried
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Sophie Nélisse Age
Sophie Nélisse Age is 25 years old as of 2025.
Early Life and Educational Qualifications
She was born in a French-Canadian Family. When she was just 4 years old, her family moved to Montreal, Quebec, where she was raised. Before coming into acting, she was heavily engaged in gymnastics for several years. She initially even planned to qualify for the 2016 Olympics, but her growing success in acting led her to shift her career towards acting.
She attended French language schools based in Quebec. After high school, she went to Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP). It is not clear which program she studied.
Physical Appearance
Height- 5 feet 3 inches
Weight- 54 kg approx.
Hair Color- Blonde
Sophie Nélisse Height
Eye Color- Blue
Skin Color- Fair
Body Type- Slim and athletic
Sophie Nélisse Family & Relationships
Her father, Hugues Nélisse, is an engineer who has expertise in acoustics and noise. Her mother, Pauline Belhumeur, was a school teacher who quit her job in 2013 to manage the acting career of her daughters.
Sophie parents
She has two siblings: one brother and one sister. Her brother’s name is Vincent Nélisse, who is a singer and guitarist.
Her brother, Vincent Nélisse
On the other hand, her three-year-younger sister, Isabelle Nélisse, is also a famous actress for her roles in Mama and The Tale.
Her sister, Isabelle Nélisse
As of 2025, she is currently in a relationship with Philip Charpentier. The couple has been together for more than a year, celebrating their first anniversary in March 2025 by sharing their photos on their social media handles.
Her boyfriend, Philip Charpentier
Before this relationship with Philip, she was in a relationship with Canadian Photographer Clovis Henrard. For the first time, they met in 2020 during the 2020 lockdown and often shared each other’s photos on social media. However, in mid-2024, they separated their paths with Clovis and started dating Philips.
Her ex-bf, Clovis Henrard
Career
She started her career as a gymnast in her early days, later she signed up with a talent agency to help fund that training. However, due to her breakout role in “The Book Thief,” she shifted her entire focus towards acting. She pulled towards popularity when she appeared in Monsieur Lazhar in 2011. Through this film, she received several big awards and nominations. She played a recurring role in the Québec sitcom Les Parent as Zoe.
Sophie in Monsieur Lazhar
In 2016, she attended the Cannes Film Festival for her film Mean Dreams and walked on the red carpet. In the same year, the International Film Festival selected her as one of its rising stars. In 2018, she became the face of Caroline Néron’s Fall Jewellery Line.
In 2018, she spoke about the inappropriate behaviours and overly sexualised roles offered in the industry. For this reason, she rejected the lead role in Fugueuse, which contained a sex trafficking storyline.
Sophie Nélisse Movies and TV Shows
Sophie Nélisse Movies
Monsieur Lazhar (2011) – Alice L’Écuyer
Ésimésac (2012) – Marie Gélinas
The Book Thief (2013) – Liesel Meminger
Pawn Sacrifice (2014) – Young Joan
Endorphine (2015) – Simone de Koninck
The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015) – Gilly Hopkins
Mean Dreams (2016) – Casey Caraway
1:54 (2016) – Jen
Wait Till Helen Comes (2016) – Molly
The History of Love (2017) – Alma Singer
Worst Case, We Get Married (2017) – Aïcha
Close (2019) – Zoe
47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019) – Mia
The Rest of Us (2019) – Aster
The Kid Detective (2020) – Caroline
Flashwood (2020) – Rose
Irena’s Vow (2023) – Irena Gut
Two Women (2025) – Jessica
TV shows
Mirador (2010) – Jeune fille de Ralf
Toute la Vérité (2010) – Fille de Violaine
Les Parent (2011–2016) – Zoé
Vertige (2012) – Rosalie Roussel
Les Dieux de la Danse (2015–2016) – Herself (Dance competition)
Accès Illimité (2017) – Herself (Docu-reality)
Demain des hommes (2017) – Roxanne
L’Échappée (2019–2020) – Romy Lalonde
Amours d’occasion (2020) – Young Florence
Yellowjackets (2021–present) – Teen Shauna
Transplant (2022) – Hannah Miller
Aller Simple (2023) – Fanny Lori
L’Indétectable (2025–present) – Stéphanie
Sophie Nélisse Awards
- Won Genie Award (2012) for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Monsieur Lazhar.
- Won Jutra Award (2012) for Best Supporting Actress for Monsieur Lazhar.
- Won Young Artist Award (2013) for Best Performance in an International Feature Film – Young Actress for Monsieur Lazhar.
- Won Satellite Award (2014) for Breakthrough Performance Award for The Book Thief.
- Won Hollywood Film Award (2013) for Spotlight Award for The Book Thief.
- Won Young Artist Award (2014) for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film for The Book Thief.
- Won Phoenix Film Critics Society Award (2013) for Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role – Female for The Book Thief.
- Won Nevada Film Critics Society Award (2013) for Best Youth Performance for The Book Thief.
- Won an Irish Person Award (2022) for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series for Yellowjackets.
Sophie Nélisse Net Worth
As of April 2025, Sophie Nélisse net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. Her wealth comes from her acting, modelling and brand endorsements career.
Sophie Nélisse Controversies
Hollywood Casting Practices
In March 2025, she talked about the filth casting practices in Hollywood. She said that she got offered roles that were sexually charged. A character who would be raped and expressed their frustration with the focus of industry.
Pressure for Cosmetic Surgery
In March 2025, she talked about the pressure actresses face regarding cosmetic surgery. She revealed that she has not undergone surgery, but the industry focuses on looks instead of talent, which is a serious concern. She still feels the pressure to follow certain beauty standards.
Refusal of Controversial Role
In 2018, she rejected a lead role in the series Fugueuse, which revolved around the teenage girl’s origin into sex trafficking. She described that she felt discomfort with the portrayal of sexual trauma and no depth in these narratives.
Social Media Handles
Trivia
Initially, she trained as a gymnast and aimed to compete at the Olympic level. However, due to her interest in acting led her to quit gymnastics and put her focus on her acting career.
Sophie Nélisse can speak English and French.
When she was just 11 years old, she won major awards for her role in Monsieur Lazhar.
Her younger sister, Isabelle, is also a famous actress. They both appeared together in Wait Till Helen Comes in 2016.
She holds two nationalities: American and Canadian.
She was one of the youngest recipients of the Genie Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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