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Matilda (1996) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress.
The film stars Mara Wilson as the title character, with DeVito himself (who also served a dual role as the narrator), Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, and Pam Ferris in supporting roles.
- Mara Wilson As Matilda Wormwood. Mara Wilson played the titular protagonist Matilda Wormwood, an intelligent girl who loves books and used her telekinetic powers to stand up to her evil headmistress.
- Embeth Davidtz As Jennifer Honey. South African actress Embeth Davidtz played the kind and gentle teacher Jennifer Honey, who inspired Matilda. Davidtz has had a successful career after her Matilda role, as she has appeared in multiple movies, including Bridget Jones's Diary as Natasha, Annika in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Spiderman's aunt Mary Parker in The Amazing Spiderman movies.
- Pam Ferris As Agatha Trunchbull. The formidable, award-winning actress Pam Ferris played Miss Trunchbull in Matilda. Ferris' acting career soared after the 1996 movie, and her most notable post-Matilda film roles include Harry Potter's mean aunt, Marge Dursley, in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Mrs. Faulkner in Tolkien.
- Danny Devito As Harry Wormwood. The legendary Danny DeVito, who also directed Matilda, played Harry Wormwood, Matilda's crooked and unkind father. The celebrated actor has 45 award nominations to his name and has won 15 of them.
Aug 2, 1996 · Matilda: Directed by Danny DeVito. With Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz. A girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers uses both to get even with her callous family and free her kindly schoolteacher from the tyrannical grip of a sadistic headmistress.
- (175K)
- Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Danny DeVito
- 1996-08-02
Apr 3, 2024 · The Matilda cast included greats Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. The movie came out in 1996 and immediately became a fan favorite. Here, we look at the Matilda cast and where they are now....
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Apr 20, 2024 · It’s been nearly 30 years since Danny DeVito crafted the whimsical world of ‘Matilda.’ Here’s where Mara Wilson, Rhea Perlman, and the rest of the cast are now.
