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Mara Wilson (Mara Elizabeth Wilson) was born on 24 July, 1987 in Burbank, California, U.S., is an American actress (born 1987). Discover Mara Wilson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
Popular As |
Mara Elizabeth Wilson |
Occupation |
Actress, writer |
Age |
36 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
Born |
24 July 1987 |
Birthday |
24 July |
Birthplace |
Burbank, California, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 36 years old group.
Mara Wilson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Mara Wilson height is 1.54 m .
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Height |
1.54 m |
Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
Not Available |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
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Mara Wilson Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mara Wilson worth at the age of 36 years old? Mara Wilson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Mara Wilson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Actress |
Mara Wilson Social Network
Timeline
The following year, Wilson appeared in the remake of Miracle-rapper">Miracle on 34th Street.
Mara Elizabeth Wilson was born in Burbank, California, on July 24, 1987, the oldest daughter of Burbank PTA school volunteer Suzie (1953–1996) and KTLA broadcast engineer Mike Wilson.
Her mother was Jewish, while her father is half Irish.
She rose to prominence as a child actress playing Natalie Hillard in the film Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) and went on to play Susan Walker in Miracle-rapper">Miracle on 34th Street (1994), the title character in Matilda (1996), and Annabel Greening in A Simple Wish (1997).
Wilson’s parents were initially disinclined, but eventually appearing in several commercials for businesses, she was invited to audition for the 1993 comedy film Mrs. Doubtfire.
Producers were impressed and awarded Wilson the role of Natalie Hillard.
In 1994, Wilson was cast in a recurring role as Nikki Petrova on Melrose Place and played Barbara Barton in the television film A Time to Heal.
Wilson's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 10, 1995, and died on April 26, 1996.
The film Matilda was dedicated to her memory.
Wilson later recalled that this affected her passion for acting.
At age 12, Wilson was diagnosed with obsessive–compulsive disorder.
She has also been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
She attended Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, California.
She sang "Make 'Em Laugh" at the 67th Academy Awards broadcast on March 27, 1995, with Tim Curry and Kathy Najimy.
In 1995, Wilson won the ShoWest Award for Young Star of the Year.
Wilson's film work caught the attention of Danny DeVito, and she was cast as the main protagonist Matilda Wormwood in the 1996 film Matilda.
She was nine years old at the time.
Wilson was nominated for three awards for her performance, winning the YoungStar Award for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film.
In 1997, Wilson starred in A Simple Wish alongside Martin Short.
Although she was nominated for three awards again, the film mostly received negative reviews by critics.
In 1997, Wilson went to a table reading for What Dreams May Come starring Robin Williams, but she did not get the part.
A year later, Wilson unsuccessfully auditioned for the 1998 remake of Disney's The Parent Trap but the role was given to Lindsay Lohan after Wilson was deemed too young.
In 1999, she portrayed Willow Johnson in the film for The Wonderful World of Disney titled Balloon Farm, based on a fiction book.
Following her role as Lily Stone in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000), Wilson took a 12-year hiatus from acting to focus on writing.
In 2000, Wilson appeared in the fantasy film Thomas and the Magic Railroad, which was her last film.
The film was universally panned by critics and performed poorly at the box office.
Wilson retired from film work shortly afterward.
She received a script for the 2001 film Donnie Darko but declined to audition for the film.
After retiring from film acting, Wilson began stage acting.
Her theater credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream and Cinderella.
Wilson starred in her own live shows Weren't You That Girl? and What Are You Afraid Of?
After graduation in 2005, Wilson relocated to New York City to continue her studies at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 2009.
Wilson appeared in her own one-woman show called Weren't You That Girl? while in college.
When Wilson was five, she became interested in acting after watching her older brother Danny appear in television commercials.
She returned to acting in 2012 and has predominantly worked in web series.
In 2012, Wilson appeared briefly in one episode of a web series called Missed Connection in the role of Bitty and made special appearances on internet review shows for That Guy with the Glasses—most notably a comedic turn playing an adult Matilda during a review of Matilda by The Nostalgia Chick, Lindsay Ellis.
That year, Wilson explained why she quit film acting: "Film acting is not very fun. Doing the same thing over and over again until, in the director's eyes, you 'get it right', does not allow for very much creative freedom. The best times I had on film sets were the times the director let me express myself, but those were rare."
In May 2013, Wilson wrote an article for Cracked.com, offering her opinion of the delinquency of some former child stars.
As of 2013, Wilson worked for Publicolor.