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
Wilson in August 2017
Born (2005-10-07) October 7, 2005 (age 19)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present

Early life

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Wilson was born on October 7, 2005.[1][2] She has two older sisters.[3]

Career

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Wilson 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

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Film

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Heidenreich, Jessica (October 12, 2016). "Ouija: Origin of Evil Stars Discuss Their On-Screen Chemistry". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Ford, Rebecca (September 18, 2015). "'Ouija 2' Rounds Out Cast With Henry Thomas, Lulu Wilson". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  5. ^ Wilson, Staci Layne (August 7, 2017). "Annabelle: Creation – Exclusive Interview with Lulu Wilson". Dread Central. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  6. ^ "Doctor Strange's Tragic Family History Explained (& Why It Was Cut)". Screen Rant. March 21, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "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.
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