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Matilda Szydagis

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Matilda Szydagis
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Matilda Szydagis was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. Her family immigrated from Poland and she speaks Polish. Known for playing Zelda on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel all 5 seasons. She won a SAG Award with her Maisel cast for Outstanding Ensemble for Comedy Series. She was also Yaryna on The Sopranos.

She graduated from The University of Chicago and also studied with JoAnna Beckson in NYC.
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    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Known for

    Rachel Brosnahan in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Zelda
    Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Aida Turturro in The Sopranos (1999)
    The Sopranos
    9.2
    TV Series
    • Yaryna(as Matilda Downey)
    The Nanny Diaries (2007)
    The Nanny Diaries
    6.2
    • Polish Nanny(as Matilda Downey)
    • 2007
    Joaquin Phoenix, Marion Cotillard, and Jeremy Renner in The Immigrant (2013)
    The Immigrant
    6.6
    • Additional Crew
    • 2013

    Credits

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    Actress

    • The Last Mrs. Parrish
      • Britta
      • Post-production
    • Stinky Fish (2026)
      Stinky Fish
      9.4
      Short
      • Barbara
      • 2026
    • Matilda Szydagis in Housewife (2026)
      Housewife
      Short
      • Lorelai
      • 2026
    • The Heiress (2024)
      The Heiress
      Short
      • Anna
      • 2024
    • Diving In (2023)
      Diving In
      8.2
      Short
      • Tour Guide
      • 2023
    • Rachel Brosnahan in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
      The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Zelda
      • 2017–2023
    • Dyed in the Wool (2020)
      Dyed in the Wool
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Wren
      • 2020
    • The Dam (2018)
      The Dam
      9.3
      Short
      • Mrs. Cornish
      • 2018
    • The Ruins (2017)
      The Ruins
      8.2
      Short
      • Dr. C
      • 2017
    • The Hoosac (2016)
      The Hoosac
      9.2
      Short
      • Anchorwoman (voice)
      • 2016
    • Vinny Vino (2010)
      Vinny Vino
      8.0
      Short
      • Aude
      • 2010
    • The Nanny Diaries (2007)
      The Nanny Diaries
      6.2
      • Polish Nanny (as Matilda Downey)
      • 2007
    • Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Aida Turturro in The Sopranos (1999)
      The Sopranos
      9.2
      TV Series
      • Yaryna (as Matilda Downey)
      • 2006–2007
    • Ladies Room (2004)
      Ladies Room
      Short
      • Tara
      • 2004
    • Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in All My Children (1970)
      All My Children
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Movie Star
      • 2001
    • Woody Allen, Demi Moore, Elisabeth Shue, Robin Williams, Kirstie Alley, Billy Crystal, Mariel Hemingway, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Richard Benjamin, Judy Davis, Amy Irving, Tobey Maguire, and Stanley Tucci in Deconstructing Harry (1997)
      Deconstructing Harry
      7.3
      • College Student (uncredited)
      • 1997

    Writer

    • The Dam (2018)
      The Dam
      9.3
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • The Ruins (2017)
      The Ruins
      8.2
      Short
      • co-writer
      • 2017
    • The Hoosac (2016)
      The Hoosac
      9.2
      Short
      • co-writer
      • 2016

    Director

    • The Dam (2018)
      The Dam
      9.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 2018
    • The Hoosac (2016)
      The Hoosac
      9.2
      Short
      • co-director
      • 2016

    Verified affiliations

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    SAG-AFTRA

    Videos9

    Season 5 Official Trailer
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    Season 5 Official Trailer
    Season 4 Official Teaser 4
    Trailer 0:49
    Season 4 Official Teaser 4
    Season 4 Official Teaser 4
    Trailer 0:49
    Season 4 Official Teaser 4
    Season 3 Trailer
    Trailer 2:07
    Season 3 Trailer
    Season 3 Teaser
    Trailer 1:00
    Season 3 Teaser
    Season 2 Trailer
    Trailer 1:52
    Season 2 Trailer
    Season 2 - Teaser
    Trailer 1:01
    Season 2 - Teaser

    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Cameo
      • Official Site
    • Alternative name
      • Matilda Downey
    • Height
      • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
    • Born
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Spouse
      • Kevin Downey Jr.October 30, 2004 - June 23, 2009 (divorced)
    • Relatives
      • Katarzyna Muller(Sibling)
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Cuervo Tequila (2006)

    Did you know

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      Born and raised on the Southwest side of Chicago in Marquette Park. Her family immigrated from Poland and she is also fluent in Polish.

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