Portman was born in Jerusalem and raised on Long Island, New York, where she began her acting career at twelve, starring as the young protégée of a hitman in Léon: The Professional …

Jun 10, 2025 · In Luc Besson’s 1994 film Léon: The Professional, Natalie Portman made her unforgettable feature film debut as Mathilda Lando. Portman was 11 years old when she was …

Aug 17, 2023 · Natalie Portman was just 11 years old when she was cast as Mathilda in Leon: The Professional and was 12 when she filmed the movie. With it being the star's first role, it …

Apr 15, 2024 · Portman's first debut in the film industry was in 1994 when she starred as Mathilda in the action-thriller Léon: The Professional at only 13 years old. The film follows Mathilda, …

Aug 31, 2023 · In a revealing look back at the early days of her career, Natalie Portman the acclaimed actor in Hollywood stood by her principles even at the age of 11 as a newcomer in …

She graduated with honors, and her academic achievements allowed her to attend Harvard University. She was discovered by an agent in a pizza parlor at the age of 11. She was …

Dec 13, 2020 · Natalie Portman was just 11 years old when she was cast in “Léon: The Professional” by director Luc Besson, and her child stardom quickly rose thanks to films like …

Aug 15, 2025 · Her acting journey began almost by chance when she was discovered in a pizza shop at age 11 by a modeling agent. While she declined modeling, Portman auditioned for …

Jan 7, 2024 · Born in Israel, actor Natalie Portman grew up on Long Island, New York, and began modeling at age 11. Her film debut was in 1994’s The Professional, and she was cast as …

She's a talented dancer: Portman began studying ballet at the age of four and has continued to dance throughout her life. Her dance background was evident in her Oscar-winning …