Lulu Wilson (born October 7, 2005) is an American actress known mostly for the horror films Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) and Annabelle: Creation (2017), as well as the television series adaptation of The Haunting of Hill House (2018), and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023). She was cast as the teenage Gloria Steinem in the biopic film The Glorias (2020).
Lulu Wilson | |
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 Wilson in August 2017 | |
| Born | October 7, 2005 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Early life
editWilson was born on October 7, 2005.[1][2] She has two older sisters.[3]
Career
editWilson started acting in commercials at the age of three. In 2012, she made her television debut in an episode of Louie and went on to appear in several television series such as The Millers, Black Box and Sharp Objects.
She made her film debut in the 2014 horror film Deliver Us from Evil and went on to appear in horror films including Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)[4] and Annabelle: Creation (2017)[5] She was also cast in the 2016 Marvel Studios film Doctor Strange, but her scene was cut for pacing purposes.[6] In 2018, she appeared in the Netflix horror drama series The Haunting of Hill House.
In 2020, she played her first leading role as the title character in the action thriller Becky. That same year, she played the teenage Gloria Steinem in the biopic The Glorias. She also appeared in a first season episode of Star Trek: Picard as the daughter of William T. Riker and Deanna Troi.
In 2023, she reprised her role as Becky in the sequel The Wrath of Becky.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Money | Grandchild | Television film |
| Deliver Us from Evil | Christina | ||
| 2015 | Her Composition | Victoria | |
| 2016 | Ouija: Origin of Evil | Doris Zander | |
| Doctor Strange | Donna Strange | Deleted scene | |
| 2017 | Raised by Wolves | Yoko Gable | Television film |
| Annabelle: Creation | Linda | ||
| Cop and a Half: New Recruit | Karina Foley | Direct-to-video | |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | Elementary School Kid | |
| Gone Are the Days | Sally Anne | ||
| Slumber | Maya | ||
| 2019 | Wyrm | Izzy | |
| 2020 | The Glorias | Teen Gloria Steinem | |
| Becky | Becky Hooper | ||
| 2023 | The Wrath of Becky | [7] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Louie | Little Girl | Episode: "Barney/Never" |
| 2014 | Black Box | Young Catherine Black | 3 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | The Millers | Mikayla Stoker | |
| 2015–2016 | Inside Amy Schumer | Various | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Teachers | Annie | Episode: "Hall of Shame" |
| 2018 | Sharp Objects | Marian Crellin | |
| 2018 | The Haunting of Hill House | Young Shirley | |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Picard | Kestra Troi-Riker | Episode: "Nepenthe" |
| 50 States of Fright | Mallory | Episode: "13 Steps to Hell" | |
| 2021 | Modern Love | Katie | Episode: "Am I...? Maybe This Quiz Game Will Tell Me" |
| 2023 | The Fall of the House of Usher | Young Madeline |
References
edit- ^ Heidenreich, Jessica (October 12, 2016). "Ouija: Origin of Evil Stars Discuss Their On-Screen Chemistry". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ Grace, Mckenna (October 7, 2017). "When you have plans to go roller skating but you're too tired so you buy onesies and board games and make up crazy songs instead😹 Happy birthday @luluswilson Sooooo incredibly lucky to work with you and now to call you a forever bosom friend. You are so creative hilarious and inspiring. Happy to spend the day with you!". Instagram.com. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Lulu Wilson Talks To Me About 'Ouija: Origin Of Evil' And Someday Becoming a Writer". Rama's Screen. October 18, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (September 18, 2015). "'Ouija 2' Rounds Out Cast With Henry Thomas, Lulu Wilson". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ Wilson, Staci Layne (August 7, 2017). "Annabelle: Creation – Exclusive Interview with Lulu Wilson". Dread Central. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "Doctor Strange's Tragic Family History Explained (& Why It Was Cut)". Screen Rant. March 21, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ "SXSW – 'Evil Dead Rise', 'The Wrath of Becky', & 'Late Night With the Devil' to World Premiere! [Images]". Bloody Disgusting. January 11, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
External links
edit- Lulu Wilson at IMDb