The tape “Matilda” is so popular that Netflix made its own version, only in the form of a musical.
27 years after the premiere of the original film, we tell you where the stars of the film are and what they look like.
Danny DeVito – Harry Wormwood in “Matilda”
DeVito directed the film and also played the role of Mr. Harry Wormwood, Matilda’s abusive father and not-so-honest car salesman. In the film his partner was Rhea Perlman, to whom he was married in real life at the time.
The actor maintained his fame even after the film. He has worked on productions such as ‘Hercules’ (1997), ‘The Virgin Suicides’ (1999), ‘Dumbo’ (2019) and ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ (2019).
In 2021, DC Comics announced that the actor wrote a story for Penguin in the comic “The Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant #1”.
Mara Wilson – Matilda in “Matilda”
The leading role of Matilda, the brilliant 7-year-old girl who has telepathic powers, fell to this child actor. A year earlier she was on tape in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ (1993), with Robin Williams.
After her success in “Matilda,” Mara Wilson auditioned for “Game of Twins,” but the role went to Lindsay Lohan.
He then concentrated on his studies and his last film was ‘Thomas and the Magic Railroad’ (2000). He has also lent his voice to series like ‘BoJack Horseman’ (2016), ‘Big Hero 6: The Series’ (2018) and ‘Helluva Boss’ from 2020 to 2021. Now he is dedicated to writing and scripting for the theater.
On the set of the film “Matilda” she suffered a terrible tragedy: her mother died of cancer. Life gave him very difficult tests, but he managed to overcome them one after another.
Embeth Davidtz – Miss Honey “Matilda”
This actress is the one who plays Jenny Honey, the shy and quiet teacher, but very loving and caring. She takes care of Matilda and is the one who appreciates her strengths and wants to develop her full potential.
The actress appeared in “Bicentennial Man” (1999), “Europa Report” (2013) and “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) as Peter Parker’s mother. She was also in the series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for 13 years as Doctor Nancy, until she left the project in 2019. In 2022 she appeared in the series ‘Tales of the Walking Dead’.
Pam Ferris – Director Tronchatoro in “Matilda”
He appears in the film as Trunchbull (or Tronchartoro in Spanish). She is the strict headmistress of the primary school that Matilda attends and she imposes severe punishments on the children.
She then appeared in ‘Rosemary & Thyme’ (2003), ‘Call the Midwife’ (2012), ‘Holmes & Watson’ (2018) as Queen Victoria and ‘Tolkien’ (2019). He also had a role in 2004’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Jacqueline Steiger – Amanda Thripp in “Matilda”
Jacqueline Steiger played this sweet and innocent character, whom Tronchatoro grabbed by her braids and sent flying through the air.
Steiger is currently 36 years old and looks very different from the little girl with the blonde braids. Since 2005 he has not appeared in any production, but studied at university and is currently a writer.
Kiami Davael – Lavender in “Matilda”
When she was 10, she played Matilda’s classmate and best friend, named Lavender. Although her role was small, she is remembered for her braided look and big glasses.
Davael continued acting until 2000, his last project was ‘Bruno’, then he dropped out to study at the University of Kentucky.
Currently, she is a celebrity and social media influencer with a Cameo account where she charges for personalized messages or greetings.
Rhea Perlman – Zinnia Wormwood in “Matilda”
Danny DeVito’s ex-wife appeared in the film as Zinnia Wormwood, Matilda’s careless and careless mother.
After the movie “Matilda”, he appeared in productions such as “Robot and Monster” (2012), “The Mindy Project” from 2014 to 2017, “I’ll See You in My Dreams” (2015), as well as a voice actor . in ‘Sing’ (2016), ‘Harley Quinn’ (2019) and ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ (2021).
Jimmy Karz – Bruce in “Matilda”
The boy who managed to eat a giant chocolate cake, in the film’s iconic scene, was played by Jimmy Karz when he was 12 years old.
After “Matilda”, the actor also participated in other projects, such as the movie “The Wedding Singer” and the medical series “ER”.
Later, she retired from acting, studied Communication at university and started working MTV News. After that, he turned his career around as he decided to study Biochemistry and Medicine.