Mara Wilson

Mara Wilson
Wilson in 2024
Born
Mara Elizabeth Wilson

(1987-07-24) July 24, 1987
EducationNew York University (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actress, writer
Years active1993–2000, 2012–present
RelativesBen Shapiro (cousin)
Websitemara.substack.com

Mara Elizabeth Wilson (born July 24, 1987) is an American actress. As a child, she played Natalie Hillard in the film Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) and went on to play Susan Walker in Miracle on 34th Street (1994), the title character in Matilda (1996), and Annabel Greening in A Simple Wish (1997). Following her role as Lily in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000), Wilson took a 12-year hiatus from acting to focus on writing. She returned to acting in 2012 and has predominantly worked in web series.