Who is Alisha Weir? (Actress) Age, Biography, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Siblings

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 NameAlisha Weir
Age14 years old
Birth DateSeptember 26, 2009
Birth PlaceDublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish
ProfessionActress, Singer, and Model
ParentsFather: Mark Weir
Mother: Jenny Weir
SiblingsEmma-Jane Weir
Katie Weir.
Relationship StatusSingle
Height4′ 10″
1.47 m
147 cm
Weight40 kg
88 lbs
Net Worth$500k
Social linksInstagram

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.”

YearAwardCategoryStatusFilm
2023IFTA AwardBest Actress in a Lead Role – FilmNomineeRoald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
2023ALFS AwardYoung British/Irish Performer of the YearNomineeRoald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
2023Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young ActressNomineeRoald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
2022DFCC AwardBreakthrough Artist – IrishWinnerRoald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical

Filmography

YearTitleTypeRole
2024Untitled Monster Thriller for Universal PicturesIn Production
2023Spilt MilkIn Production
2023Wicked Little LettersFilmNancy Gooding
2022Fia’s FairiesTV SeriesFia
2022Roald Dahl’s Matilda the MusicalFilmMatilda Wormwood
2020Two by Two: Overboard!Film (English version, voice)Primrose
2019DarklandsTV SeriesLaura (5 episodes)
2018Day OutShortRachael
2018Don’t Leave HomeFilmSiobhan Callahan

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