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Isobelle Molloy (born 6 October 2000) is an English actress, best known for her portrayal of Amanda and later, Matilda Wormwood in the West End version of Matilda the Musical. She had her film debut as Young Maleficent in the 2014 Disney fantasy film, Maleficent.
After the two actresses who portrayed Matilda Wormwood at that time had left, Molloy took over the title role, starting from 15 April 2012 at the Cambridge Theatre. "I only had to do two auditions before they offered me the role and to be honest I was shocked," said Molloy, expressing her feelings when getting the role. "But I am not nervous about taking over as Matilda, I know the show, the stage and all the adults in the cast so it will be a lot easier for me."
Molloy made her film debut playing the role of Young Maleficent in Disney's 2014 fantasy film Maleficent, a live-action reimagining of the 1959 film Sleeping Beauty. She was given the part after a casting director spotted her when she performed the title role of Matilda The Musical.
Her family later moved to Maidenhead so she could attend Redroofs Theatre School after being awarded a full scholarship when the director of the school saw her performance as Matilda.
Personal life
Molloy was raised by her mother, Leanne Cornwell. She has one sibling, an older brother. Prior to 2012, she lived in Springfield, Essex and attended Tomorrow's Talent theatre school in Little Waltham.
Filmography
Film
Theatre
2010 Oliver! Workhouse Child 2010 - 2011 2011 Matilda the Musical Amanda Thripp November 2011 - April 2012 Matilda Wormwood 15 April 2012 - August 2012
Television
Comic Relief Tilly 2013-14 EastEnders Bella Young 2021 Whitstable Pearl Ruby Williams 6 episodes
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