Sophia Lillis is an American actress known for standout roles in horror, mystery, and fantasy projects. She became widely recognized as one of the notable young performers of her generation.
Basic bio
Sophia Lillis was born on February 13, 2002, in New York City, and grew up in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. She trained in acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Manhattan from a young age.
Breakthrough roles
Her breakthrough came playing Beverly Marsh in the Stephen King adaptation "It" (2017) and its sequel "It: Chapter Two" (2019). She later starred as Sydney Novak in the Netflix series "I Am Not Okay With This," which further raised her profile with young audiences.
Other notable work
Lillis has appeared as young Camille Preaker in the HBO miniseries "Sharp Objects" and as Nancy Drew in "Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase" (2019). She also played Gretel in the dark fantasy film "Gretel & Hansel" (2020) and featured in "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" (2023).
Recent and upcoming projects
More recently, she has taken a leading role in the Peacock thriller series "All Her Fault," playing nanny Carrie Finch, earning strong critical attention. She is also involved in projects like the action film "Trap House" (2025) and a role in the horror game "OD."
Quick facts table
Aspect| Details
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Full name| Sophia Lillis1
Birth date| February 13, 200216
Birthplace| New York City, raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn18
Breakthrough| Beverly Marsh in "It" (2017)16
Signature TV| "I Am Not Okay With This" (Sydney Novak)110
