Alisha Weir is a talented award-winning actress, singer, and model who rose to fame when she portrayed the character Matilda Wormwood in the Netflix musical film titled “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” also called “Matilda the Musical” which was released on December 25, 2022.
The 14-year-old actress is also known for her work in other TV productions such as “Don’t Leave Home,” and “Wicked Little Letters.”
Profile Summary
Full Name | Alisha Weir |
Age | 14 years old |
Birth Date | September 26, 2009 |
Birth Place | Dublin, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Profession | Actress, Singer, and Model |
Parents | Father: Mark Weir Mother: Jenny Weir |
Siblings | Emma-Jane Weir Katie Weir. |
Relationship Status | Single |
Height | 4′ 10″ 1.47 m 147 cm |
Weight | 40 kg 88 lbs |
Net Worth | $500k |
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Early Life & Background
Alisha Weir was born in Dublin, Ireland to her parents Mark Weir and Jenny Weir on September 26, 2009. She has two older sisters whose names are Emma-Jane Weir and Katie Weir.
According to online reports, Alisha’s father works in the automobile industry while her older sister Katie is also an actress.
Regarding Alisha’s education, she attended San Diego’s oldest Catholic elementary school “Our Lady’s School.” Also, in pursuit of her acting career, Alisha enrolled in the same drama school as her two sisters and joined Maureen V Ward Talent Agency where she was featured on several theatre/stage shows.

Acting Career
Alisha Weir started acting in theatre/stage shows when she was 3 years old. Some of the plays she was featured in include “Christmas Stars,” “Once The Musical,” “Annie,” and “Wizard Of OZ.
Picking up from there, Alisha started auditioning for TV projects. Luckily for her in 2018 she was chosen to play the role of Siobhan Callahan in the horror film “Don’t Leave Home.” That same year, she appeared in a short film titled “Day Out” as Rachel.
Moving on to 2019, she played Laura in the TV series “Darklands.” The young actress not only appears on screen but also does voice acting. In 2020, she lent her voice to the character Primrose in the animated film “Two by Two: Overboard!”
Alisha got her big break in 2022 when she was selected to play the role of Matilda Wormwood which she portrayed very well in the Netflix film “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” also called “Matilda the Musical.”
The film was a musical film and it had an amazing cast that included stars like “Emma Thompson,” “Lashana Lynch,” and “Stephen Graham.” It was released on December 25, 2022. That same year she voiced Fia in the carton “Fia’s Fiaries.”
In 2023, she played Nancy Gooding (Rose Gooding’s daughter) in the British black comedy mystery film directed by Thea Sharrock and written by Jonny Sweet called “Wicked Little Letters.”
Awards & Nominations
Alisha Weir has received recognition for her outstanding performances, earning several nominations and awards. In 2023, she was nominated for the IFTA Award in the category of Best Actress in a Lead Role – Film for her role in “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical.”
Additionally, she secured a nomination for the ALFS Award in the same year, contending for the title of Young British/Irish Performer of the Year for her impressive portrayal in the musical.
The Young Artist Award also acknowledged her talent in 2023, nominating her for the Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young Actress for the same film.
A significant milestone in her career occurred in 2022 when she clinched the DFCC Award for Breakthrough Artist – Irish, a well-deserved recognition for her role in “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical.”
Year | Award | Category | Status | Film |
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2023 | IFTA Award | Best Actress in a Lead Role – Film | Nominee | Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical |
2023 | ALFS Award | Young British/Irish Performer of the Year | Nominee | Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical |
2023 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young Actress | Nominee | Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical |
2022 | DFCC Award | Breakthrough Artist – Irish | Winner | Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical |
Filmography
Year | Title | Type | Role |
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2024 | Untitled Monster Thriller for Universal Pictures | In Production | – |
2023 | Spilt Milk | In Production | – |
2023 | Wicked Little Letters | Film | Nancy Gooding |
2022 | Fia’s Fairies | TV Series | Fia |
2022 | Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical | Film | Matilda Wormwood |
2020 | Two by Two: Overboard! | Film (English version, voice) | Primrose |
2019 | Darklands | TV Series | Laura (5 episodes) |
2018 | Day Out | Short | Rachael |
2018 | Don’t Leave Home | Film | Siobhan Callahan |
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