Malina Weissman - Actress
Age: 22
Country: United States Occupations:
Actress
Malina Weissman (born March 12, 2003) is an American actress and model who first gained prominence for her roles in major film and television adaptations. She is perhaps best known for starring as Violet Baudelaire in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017–2019).
Career Highlights
Early Success: She began her acting career by portraying younger versions of established characters, notably playing young April O’Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) and young Kara Zor-El in the series Supergirl.
Film Roles: Her film credits include the family comedy Nine Lives (2016), where she played Rebecca Brand, and the horror-comedy Ick (2024).
Upcoming Projects: She is slated to star in the 2026 film The Hermit and has been cast in the lead role of Briar in the Disney Branded Television series Coven Academy.
Modeling: Weissman started modeling at age eight and has worked with major brands such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and H&M.
Background
A native of New York City, she followed in the footsteps of her mother, who was also a model. In addition to her acting work, she has expressed a long-term interest in directing.