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Who is Leila George? Biography, Wiki, Age, Husband, Family, Height, Net Worth & More

Leila George (born 20 March 1992, Age: 29 years) is an American Actress, Model, and Camera Operator from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She is well known for playing the character of Katherine Valentine from Mortal Engines while also working in movies like Long Home alongside James Franco.

Leila is also known for her recurring role in the television series Animal Kingdom, which is a family drama, she has been a part of the show since 2019 and is still a very popular character. She is also known as the wife of the legendary actor Sean Penn.

Animal Kingdom poster
Animal Kingdom poster

Leila George’s Biography (Birthday & Early Life)

Biodata – Leila George D’Onofrio was born on the 20th of March 1992 to the celebrity couple Vincent D’Onofrio and Greta Scacchi, while she was born in Sydney, Australia, Leila was raised by Greta Scacchi in Brighton, East Sussex, England. 

Leila George with her mother Greta
Leila George with her mother Greta

The 29-year-old beautiful actress comes under the Pisces zodiac sign. She has a total of three younger stepbrothers. Leila is someone who is raised in different countries so it is safe to say that she has mixed ethnicity, being raised in an artistic household, Leila has mastered many accents over the years. She is a Christian by heart.

2016 picture of Leila George's mother
2016 picture of Leila George’s mother

Talking about her education she attended the Arts Educational School in London. Leila started her film industry journey in 2008 when she attended Brighton College in England. In 2009, she went to her mother’s college Crawley College in Crawley, England. Wheres in 2010 Leila joined the Arts Educational Schools, London. 

Leila George visiting Marrakech's local market
Leila George visiting Marrakech’s local market

Talking about her higher education, Leila moved to Australia to study in the Sydney Film School from there she moved to New York, the USA in 2012 to her father and joined the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City. A smart move by Leila as she started working in the industry in 2013 with a lot of knowledge equipped.

Leila George Family (Father Name, Mother Name & Siblings)

Leila George Family (Father Name, Mother Name & Siblings)
Leila George’s Father & Mother

Leila’s s parents are well-known actors, Vincent D’Onforio is a versatile actor nominated for an Emmy Award and 2 Saturn Awards and even a recipient for his role in Men in Black. Some of his most notable works include portraying Wilson Fisk or Kingpin in Daredevil and Punisher, Marvel Netflix series, Men in Black, Jurassic World, and Law & Order.

A LONG time ago (in a galaxy FAR far away) these two people were in love…. and they made ME #happyvalentinesday”

Greta Scacchi, Leila’s mother is an actress from Australia with an Italian background. The graceful Greta was the one responsible for Leila’s upbringing. Greta has done some excellent work in movies like White Mischief, The Plater, Looking for Alibrandi, and The Seagull. She has been nominated for a BAFTA nomination for the film Rasputin.

Leila has a few siblings from her mother’s and father’s sides. Matteo Mantegazza from her mother’s side is Leila’s younger brother and the second oldest child in the family. From her father’s side,  Elias Gene D’Onforio and Luke D’Onofrio the youngest. 

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Leila George Wiki, Bio (Trivia, Age & More)

Leila George posing for a shoot by FD Studio
Leila George posing for a shoot by FD Studio
Full NameLila George D’Onofrio
NicknameLeila George
Age (as of 2021)29 years old.
ProfessionActress. 
Model.
Camera Operator.
Birthday20 March 1992.
Place of BirthSydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Current ResidenceNew York City, USA or Sydney, Australia. 
EducationGraduated.
Alma MaterSchool: Arts Educational Schools, London, England.
College: Crawley College and Brighton College, Brighton, England.
Net Worth(approx.)$10 to 50 million.
NationalityDual citizenship: Australia.
America.
ReligionChristianity.
Zodiac SignPisces.

Leila George Height, Weight & Body Stats

Leila George on the sets of Animal Kingdom
Height (approx.)In feet inches: 5’8”.
In centimeters- 175 cm.
In meters- 1.75 m.
Weight (approx.)In Kilograms- 58 kg.
In Pounds- 127 lbs.
Hair ColorBlonde.
Hair Length Medium short.
Eye ColorDark brown.
Distinctive FeaturesLongnose.
TattoosNone.

Leila George’s Boyfriend, Husband Name & Personal Life

Leila George and Sean Penn for a promotion
Leila George and Sean Penn for a promotion

Although the previous dating life of Leila is not that interesting, her current marriage with Sean Penn brought her to highlight. The veteran actor Sean Penn and Leila George got married on 30 July 2020 after spending four years in a relationship. 

The couple was congratulated by big-name celebrities like Josh Brolin and Irina Medavoy, who was the one who released the news. Sean Penn has been married two times before, once to the megastar Madonna, the marriage lasted four years, then to the actress Robin Wright to whom he had a marriage of 14 years and two children.

Talking about Sean, he has worked in numerous movies and television shows over the years which has garnered him a lot of money and fame. He also made an appearance on the TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Sean and Leila are also founders of  Core Response, a covid relief NGO that, helps people during the pandemic.

Sean Penn on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Sean Penn on Late Night with Seth Meyers

Penn revealed more information on the marriage in his interview on the talk show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, where he told that they had an online ceremony because of COVID-19 and the wedding was done in the witness of Sean’s children and one of Leila’s brothers. 

Leila Career, TV Show & Movies List

Leila George shooting for the new episode of her present show The Animal Kingdom
Leila George shooting for the new episode of her present show The Animal Kingdom

Leila started her career as a camera operator just fresh out of college in 2013 on the documentary The Last Impresario. Later in 2014 she worked with her mother in The Seagull and acted as her romantic rival Nin, whereas Leila’s mother played the part of Arkadina. In 2016, Leila had her first starring role in Mother, May I Sleep with Danger alongside James Franco.

Leila George with her costars from Mortal Engine
Leila George with her costars from Mortal Engine

Since then Leila has acted with many great actors like Robert Sheehan in Mortal Engines and some really big names like Dane Deehan, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, and her father Vincent D’Onofrio in the western action-drama The Kid. In the same year 2019, Leila played the younger version of Janine Cody originally played by Ellen Barkin in Animal Kingdom.

Leila George Net Worth / Income

Leila George trying an outfit from The Mortal Engines
Leila George trying an outfit from The Mortal Engines

Lelia George, is not only a daughter of two very successful actors but also a self-made talented actress and celebrity, even if we exclude her inherited wealth she has a lot in her bank account. Her net worth including all her assets is assumed to be around 10-50 million dollars.

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7 Facts You Should Know About Leila George

  • Leila has very good pop culture knowledge.
  • When asked which direction she would love to work with, Lelia gave the name Shawn Hatosy.
  • Leila does a lot of humanitarian work, like raising funds for the 2019 Australian Wildfires.
Leila George giving a speech in her Australian Wildfire Relief event
  • She once rescued a dog and adopted it.
  • Lion King is her favorite movie and she even visited the world premiere of the 2019 live adaptation.
  • Leila has a sweet tooth, she is fond of chocolates and cookies.
Leila George eating chocolates in a movie theatre
Leila George eating chocolates in a movie theatre
  • Geoge loves to travel and go on adventures, she enjoys adventure sports like Scuba Diving and Sky Diving.

Social Media Profile(s)

  1. Instagram: @leilageorge.
  2. Twitter: @leilageorge.

Final Note on Leila George’s Bio

Leila George is one of the most talented and kind-hearted people in the industry. It was not easy for me to summarise all of her achievements and noble deeds in this article. Even so early in their marriage Leila and her husband Sean Penn are mostly seen raising funds or organizing events for Covid relief.”

Even though her parents were famous in the film industry she started her journey as a cameraman, her simplicity makes her worthy of all her successes. George is a bright soul and her selfless nature will help her go to much higher places in both her career and personal life.”

Vilakshan Dixit

Vilakshan Dixit a student from NIFT Bengaluru is a content writer intern at News Unzip, he is pursuing his graduation from NIFT Bengaluru in Fashion Communication. He likes to watch animated movies, read stories and find out about new people as he meets them. He is also a storyteller and digital artist who likes to sketch characters in his free time.

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