Last updated on: July 17, 2025
Leila George D’Onofrio is an actress. She was born in 1992 in Sydney, Australia. Most people know her as the child of actor Vincent D’Onofrio and actress Greta Scacchi. She makes use of the name Leila George in acting.
Despite her famous parents, Leila has also made a name for herself. She performs in films and television shows. She also supports causes she cares about.
Quick Facts About Leila George D’Onofrio
| Full Name | Leila George D’Onofrio |
| Birthdate | March 20, 1992 |
| Age
Height |
33 years and 8 months old
1.75 m |
| Occupation | Actress, Camera Operator |
| Husband (Ex) | Sean Penn (married 2020 – divorced 2022) |
| Current Partner | Ben Robson (rumored, as of 2024) |
| Education | Brighton College, Crawley College, ArtsEd London, Sydney Film School, Lee Strasberg Institute |
| Parents | Vincent D’Onofrio (father), Greta Scacchi (mother) |
| Step-Mother | Carin van der Donk |
| Siblings | Elias Gene D’Onofrio, Luka D’Onofrio (paternal half-brothers), 1 maternal half-brother |
| Children | None |
| Net Worth | Estimated $1.5 million (as of 2025) |
Her Childhood and Family
Leila was brought up in the UK and Australia. Her mother brought her up in a small town in Brighton, England, called Hurstpierpoint.
Her father, Vincent D’Onofrio, is perhaps most famous for television programs such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Her mother, Greta Scacchi, is famous for films such as The Player.
Leila has three half-brothers — one from her mother and two from her father. Their names are Elias Gene D’Onofrio, Luka D’Onofrio, and one from her mother’s side (her name is not public). Her aunt, Elizabeth D’Onofrio, too is a part of the world of cinema.
She has dual citizenship — she is both Australian as well as American.
Education and Acting Training
Leila wanted to be an actor right from childhood. She learned acting at several schools.
She also studied at Brighton College and Crawley College in the UK. Afterwards, she attended ArtsEd London, a renowned school for performers. Subsequently, she attended Sydney Film School in Australia.
She visited the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York in 2012. There she studied method acting — an in-depth means to learn a character.
Starting Her Career
Leila did not start in front of the camera. She started working as a camera operator for a film titled The Last Impresario in 2013.
She performed in a play titled The Seagull along with her mother in 2014. She then began landing roles in television shows and films.
Her Film and Television Roles
Leila has appeared in numerous TV shows and films. Below are some of her main roles:
- Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? (2016) – Her debut TV movie role
- Mortal Engines (2018) – A fantasy movie
- The Kid (2019) – A western movie directed by her father
- Animal Kingdom (2019–2022) – A crime drama television show
- Gonzo Girl (2023)
- He Ain’t Heavy (2024)
- Disclaimer (2024) – A TV mini-series
- Runner and The Long Home – These films are in production
In Animal Kingdom, Leila featured as a young “Smurf,” a powerful female protagonist. People enjoyed her performance there.
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Her Personal Life
Leila wed Sean Penn, an actor, in July 2020. Theirs was a Zoom wedding because of COVID-19. Unfortunately, they split up after one year. They were divorced in April 2022.
In 2024, media reported that she was seeing Ben Robson, her Animal Kingdom co-star.
What Else She Does
Leila is an environmentalist. Following the 2019–2020 bushfires in Australia, she assisted in organizing a fundraiser at the Los Angeles Zoo. Funds went towards nature and wildlife conservation.
