Sophie Nelisse

Actress

Birthday

Date : 27 March Year : 2000

Age

26 Years Old

Birth Place

Windsor Canada

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Height

5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)

Parents

Pauline Belhumeur

Nationality

Canadian

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Estimated Wealth by period

$1M - 3 Million

Sophie Nelisse Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$100K - 300 K

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$1.80 Million

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Introduction

Sophie Nélisse is a Canadian actress known for her natural talent, emotional depth, and strong performances in both English and French-language projects. She gained international recognition as a child actress and has successfully transitioned into mature roles in television and film.

Career

Early Debut: Started acting at age seven in commercials and made her film debut at age 11 in the Oscar-nominated French-Canadian drama Monsieur Lazhar (2011).

Breakthrough Role: Rose to international fame playing Liesel Meminger in the acclaimed film The Book Thief (2013), opposite Geoffrey Rush.

Further Acclaim: Appeared in films like Pawn Sacrifice (2014), The Kid (2018), and Close (2019). She earned praise for her bilingual work in Canadian and Hollywood productions.

Television Success: Stars as the teenage version of Shauna Shipman in the hit Showtime horror-thriller series Yellowjackets (2021–present), alongside Melanie Lynskey as the adult counterpart.

Recent Work: Appeared in Two Women (Deux femmes en or) (2025) and Elli and Her Monster Team (2025, voice role). She stars in the upcoming horror film Whistle (2026) alongside Dafne Keen, and has the voice role in Lydia and the Mist Rider (2026).

Additional Projects: Continues to balance independent films, studio projects, and television while working in both English and French.

Family Life

Sophie Nélisse was born on March 27, 2000, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Montreal, Quebec, at the age of four. Her younger sister, Isabelle Nélisse, is also an actress. Her mother, Pauline Belhumeur, left her teaching job to manage the careers of both daughters.She keeps her personal relationships private.

Sophie Nélisse Net Worth

As of 2026, Sophie Nélisse's net worth is estimated to be around $1 - 3 million. She has earned primarily through her acting career in films, television series like Yellowjackets, and endorsements.

Notable Achievements

Genie Award and Jutra Award for Best Supporting Actress for Monsieur Lazhar (2012).
Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film for The Book Thief (2014).
Hollywood Film Award – Spotlight Award for The Book Thief (2013).
Critical acclaim and growing recognition for her role as young Shauna in Yellowjackets, contributing to the show's multiple award nominations.
Successful transition from child roles to complex adult characters in both drama and horror genres.

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