Introduction
Amelia "Milly" Shapiro (born July 16, 2002) is an American actress and singer. She starred in the 2018 horror film Hereditary and originated the role of Matilda Wormwood in the Broadway production of Matilda. She has also played Sally Brown in an Off-Broadway production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Discography
| Year | Title | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Live Out Loud – Live at 54 Below | with Abigail Shapiro | Live album from 54 Below concert. |
Awards
Shapiro won a Tony Honor in 2013 with Sophia Gennusa, Bailey Ryon, and Oona Laurence for their Broadway debuts in Matilda, making them the youngest recipients of the award in history. In 2013, Shapiro was also nominated for the Grammy for "Best Musical Theater Album" for the musical's cast album.
Personal life
Shapiro is the younger sister of Abigail Shapiro, who is also an actress and singer. The siblings perform together as the Shapiro Sisters.
Along with her sister and mother, Shapiro was born with cleidocranial dysostosis.
Sources
- Torch solo, then jammy time, New York Times
- Debut of the Month: Four Young Stars of Matilda: The Musical, Broadway World