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Matilda Szydagis

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  • Writer
  • Director
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023)
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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
    • 9 wins & 11 nominations

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Jenna Lyons SAG Awards Photo Booth
SAG Awards 2020 Winner - Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Maisel S5 Premiere
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 1. Rachel Brosnahan and Matilda Szydagis.
Maisel After Party Emmys 2022
Matilda Szydagis
Matilda Szydagis in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
Maisel S5 Premiere
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Roundabout Theatre Gala
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Matilda Szydagis

Known for:

Rachel Brosnahan in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
8.7
TV Series
  • Zelda
Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Vincent Pastore, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Tony Sirico in The Sopranos (1999)
The Sopranos
9.2
TV Series
  • Yaryna(as Matilda Downey)
Scarlett Johansson and Nicholas Art in 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

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Actress

  • Rachel Brosnahan in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
    • Zelda
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2023
  • Dyed in the Wool (2020)
    Dyed in the Wool
    • Wren
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • The Dam (2018)
    The Dam
    • Mrs. Cornish
    • Short
    • 2018
  • The Ruins (2017)
    The Ruins
    • Dr. C
    • Short
    • 2017
  • The Hoosac (2016)
    The Hoosac
    • Anchorwoman (voice)
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Vinny Vino (2010)
    Vinny Vino
    • Aude
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Scarlett Johansson and Nicholas Art in The Nanny Diaries (2007)
    The Nanny Diaries
    • Polish Nanny (as Matilda Downey)
    • 2007
  • Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Vincent Pastore, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Tony Sirico in The Sopranos (1999)
    The Sopranos
    • Yaryna (as Matilda Downey)
    • TV Series
    • 2006–2007
  • Ladies Room (2004)
    Ladies Room
    • Tara
    • Short
    • 2004
  • Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in All My Children (1970)
    All My Children
    • Movie Star
    • TV Series
    • 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
    • College Student (uncredited)
    • 1997
  • Howard Stern in Private Parts (1997)
    Private Parts
    • Audience Member (uncredited)
    • 1997
  • Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Bette Midler in The First Wives Club (1996)
    The First Wives Club
    • Graduating Student (uncredited)
    • 1996
  • Diving In
    Diving In
    • Tour Guide
    • Short

Writer

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

Director

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

Videos9

Season 5 Official Trailer
Trailer 1:16
Season 5 Official Trailer
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
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:05
Official Trailer
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 3
Trailer 2:05
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 3
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 3 Teaser
Trailer 0:58
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 3 Teaser

Personal details

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  • 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)

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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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