In the film, she is portrayed by mara wilson as a 6. Remember when she and her husband forgot matilda in. Matilda is the titular character and the protagonist of roald dahls matilda. She was played by rhea perlman, devitos reallife wife of over 30 years. Matilda is a 1996 american family comedydrama fantasy film coproduced and directed by danny devito from a screenplay written by nicholas kazan and robin swicord. Matilda 1996 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Her greatest gift is her genius intelligence, and she also has telekinetic powers. It was adapted as an audio reading by actress kate winslet. When matilda reaches four, she discovers the local library and walks there every day to read books while her father is at work, her mother is playing bingo, and michael is at school. Wormwood call miss honey rather than her real name. If matilda was in harry potter, she would have defeated.
It is also shown she uses hair dye since matilda used. Based on the roald dahl novel of the same name, matilda follows the title character as. Unfortunately, she does not receive support from her family. The superpower of telekinesis also serves to propel matilda wormwood into the realm of a romanticsuperhero character and away from the marysue archetype. Based on the roald dahl novel of the same name, matilda follows the title character as she uses telekinesis and her genius intellect to manage life with her notsogenius family and an oppressive principal at school. Her parents do not recognize her great intelligence and show little interest in her, particularly her father, a secondhand car dealer who has performed.
Michael wormwood mike matildas brother is, well, barely there. Her parents dont care about her and are too concerned with their own lives to spend time with her. Matilda wormwood is the titular protagonist of the 1988 novel and 1996 film. Played by rhea perlman, devitos real life wife of over 30 years, zinnia mara wilson played matilda wormwood after her previous breakout roles as a. In both versions, she is the daughter of harry and zinnia wormwood, who treat her abusively and ignore her intellectual gifts. Harry and zinnia are leaving the hospital with the baby harry wormwood. If theres a shortlist of fictional characters we wouldnt want to run into in a dark. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Matilda wormwood, a main character in roald dahls novel matilda. Zinnia wormwood is the wife of harry wormwood and mother to mikey. Originally, it was matilda wormwood, which later became matilda honey, when her teacher, miss honey, adopted her. Wormwood, and her bullying big brother mikey live in this colorful, retro. Before the age of 3 she could make perfect pancakes, write her name, and read. If you score 100% on this quiz, you can get your name on the trivia master board matilda quiz photo courtesy of timetrax23. Despite posing as an honest businessman, however, harry is actually a con artist who sells. She rose to fame as a child for playing natalie hillard in mrs. Mara wilson explains what happened when matilda grew up out. In fact, we probably forget about him in the same type of way that matildas parents forget about her. What does the name matilda mean in the book matilda. He is the owner of wormwood motors, the husband of zinnia wormwood and the father of matilda and michael wormwood. Matilda character quentin blake illustrations, roald dahl.
In the book matilda by british author roald dahl, matilda wormwood is an unhappy young girl. There she met harry wormwood, matildas father, and told him she ran a tight ship at her school. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mara elizabeth wilson born july 24, 1987 is an american actress and writer. And even matildas family home, which is overthetop tacky, is colorful, retro fun. Although never mentioned in the book or movie, the name of the ability matilda has is called telekinesis, and seems to peak whenever something. Miss trunchbull went to wormwood motors to buy a car. On rereading this as an adult i am actually pretty surprised at how much of the novel is taken up by the backandforth oneupmanship which defines one of dahls other mg novels the twits. Matilda wormwood is the titular protagonist of the book, film and musical of the same first name. Matilda wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Devitos real life wife of over 30 years, zinnia wormwood spent her. She is also the sister of michael, who does the same.
Based on the roald dahl novel of the same name, matilda follows the. As a result, harry sent matilda to crunchem hall the next day. Along with matildas father, harry wormwood, her mother, zinnia, was not exactly the best parent. Wormwood call matilda after she was able to add up the cost of several cars in her head and he had to use a pencil and a piece of paper. The real matilda book investigates the australian experience of women in colonial times, and asks how far australians have moved beyond formative influences elites, convicts, the irish which have led to discriminatory attitudes towards women. In fact, we probably forget about him in the same type of way that matilda s parents forget about her. Story of a wonderful little girl, who happens to be a genius, and her wonderful teacher vs. Most parents believe their children are the most beautiful creatures ever to grace the planet. Harry takes his first look at matilda, grunts, and leaves narrator. A star fell on the rivers and poisoned one third of the people, and the name of the star was wormwood. Miss honeys cottage and more houses in the movie matilda. Is there a star called wormwood in our solar system.
I loved the name matilda as a child, because i loved the eponymous roald dahl book and matilda wormwood was my childhood hero. Despite posing as an honest businessman, however, harry is actually a con artist who sells damaged cars to people at high prices. What are the colour of matilda wormwoods eyes answers. Matilda is a very bright and intelligent for a girl of her age. In the 1996 film adaptation of matilda, mrs wormwood was played by rhea perlman. Zinnia wormwood sony pictures entertaiment wiki fandom. Asked in africanamerican history what is sarah walkers real name in chuck. Shes more concerned about looks than getting an education. She is a highly precocious six and a half year old girl who has a passion for reading books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Harry wormwood, once matilda works out how to get even with him without being found out. Matilda, a fictional character from the animemanga strike witches. In spite of her age, she is an exceptional telekinetic the said power is not.
Matilda wormwood, also known by her adoptive name matilda honey, is the title character of the bestselling 1988 childrens novel matilda by roald dahl. Unfulfilled and neglected by her family, matilda often comes up with pranks to punish her parents. What the cast of matilda looks like today the list. Turns out matilda wormwood started out as a wicked child in one of the. Matilda was released in the summer of 1996 more than two whole decades ago. Matilda wormwood is an intelligent girl with a bright personality, but her parents, harry and zinnia, and older brother michael, neglect and mistreat her. Matilda wormwood matilda film mara wilson character. Doubtfire 1993 and went on to play susan walker in miracle on 34th street 1994, matilda wormwood in matilda 1996, and lily stone in. The cast of the hit movie is in a much different place. The familys last name is wormwood, which is actually a poisonous plant that. Matilda wormwood is the titular main protagonist of the book, film and musical of the same first name.
Matilda by roald dahl novel study slap happy larry. With danny devito, rhea perlman, mara wilson, embeth davidtz. Matilda wormwood is the main character of the book matilda by roald dahl. Matilda has been one of dahls bestselling books since it was published in 1988. Theyre this in the book, but its inverted in the film. Matilda wormwood matilda film mara wilson character profile. It is mr wormwood s hope that michael will one day work for the family business, which. Besides being very smart for her age, matilda has extraordinary powers. Mar 01, 2020 along with matildas father, harry wormwood, her mother, zinnia, was not exactly the best parent. She is one of the two main antagonists of the film matilda. By the time she begins school aged five she has graduated to charles dickens and rudyard kipling. Matilda s parents are addicted to television, which is shown as one of their many character flaws. The sets from the movie matilda the wormwood familys house.
Feb 10, 20 matilda wormwood is the titular protagonist of the 1988 novel and 1996 film adaptation of the same name. If you cant believe its been that long, you arent alone. Matilda at the british library, as drawn by quentin blake. In both versions, she is the younger child of narcisstic and neglectful parents, harry and zinnia wormwood, who have an older son named michael, all of whom treat her abusively and ignore her intellectual gifts. From her days working on cheers to her movie roles and beyond, perlman is another star who has found her way into our hearts via multiple tv shows and movies. Matilda wormwood is the clever, brave, bookloving girl who gives her name to one of roald dahls last published stories. The name matilda is a girls name of german origin meaning battlemighty the comeback of this sweet vintage name, one of the most stylish girls names starting with m, has been prompted by a boomlet of starbaby matildas, beginning with chef gordon ramseys in 2002 and moon unit zappas two years later. Apr 05, 2017 played by rhea perlman, devitos real life wife of over 30 years, zinnia wormwood spent her days playing bingo rather than taking care of matilda.
So clever is matilda that by the age of four, she has read all the childrens books in her local library. She is a very large woman in the book, but in the movie, she is. If u want u can search on wiki answers because it gives u a sign of wat matilda wormwoods real name is on matilda the movie. User comments for the name matilda behind the name.
Unlike her other family members, who are selfish and dull, matilda is a precocious child with a love of books and a high aptitude for mathematics. Matilda can add large numbers in her head and read at a college level even though she is only 6 years old. Mathilda, a fictional character at the end of purgatorio. Matilda wormwood is the titular protagonist of the book, film and. Based on roald dahls 1988 novel of the same name, the film stars mara wilson as the title character with devito, rhea perlman, embeth davidtz, and pam ferris in supporting roles. When matildas teacher, miss honey, comes to tell her parents that she thinks matilda could be brought up to university standard, mrs wormwood declares that looks are more important. Matilda wormwood sony pictures entertaiment wiki fandom. Wormwood, is the secondary antagonist in roald dahls book matilda and its popular 1996 film adaptation. Played by rhea perlman, devitos real life wife of over 30 years, zinnia wormwood spent her days playing bingo rather than taking care of matilda. She was an incredibly renowned actress prior to matilda, having picked up 10 emmy awards nominations and four wins for her work on cheers, plus a record six golden. Michael wormwood mike matilda s brother is, well, barely there. Matilda puts miss trunchbulls name in the goblet of fire, which at first seems like a real mean move for the rest of the kids, but actually completely saves the.
When matilda was younger, she would leave everyday to play bingo leaving matilda alone in the house leaving only an unprepared meal for her if she got hungry, showing her to be a neglectful parent like her husband. Miss jennifer honey was a mild and quiet person who never raised her voice and was seldom seen to. What is matildas brothers name in matilda by roald dahl. Unlike his brilliant sister, michael is described as ordinary. It was published in 1988 by jonathan cape in london, with 232 pages and illustrations by quentin blake. Miss trunchbull made examples of several children to keep the others in line. May 31, 2016 16 things you never knew about matilda. When matilda was younger, she would leave everyday to play bingo leaving matilda alone in the house leaving. Its whimsical and spunky, and its strong meaning and rich history makes it a wonderful name to pass on to a daughter.