Isobelle Molloy 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.
Early life and education Isobelle 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.
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.
Career Molloy began her career as a dancer when she was three. Aged 11, she portrayed Amanda Thripp, a pig-tailed schoolgirl in the West End version of Matilda the Musical since the show began in November 2011.
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.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 Maleficent Young Maleficent 2016 Una Holly
Theatre Year Production Role Notes 2010 Oliver! Workhouse Child 2010 - 2011 2011 Matilda the Musical Amanda Thripp November 2011 - April 2012 Matilda Wormwood 15 April 2012 - August 2012
Television Year Title Role Notes Comic Relief Tilly 2013-14 EastEnders Bella Young 2021 Whitstable Pearl Ruby Williams 6 episodes
References
External links
Isobelle Molloy's CV on the Redroofs Agency