Wilson was only 6 years old when she made her big screen debut in Robin Williams’ 1993 comedy Mrs. Doubtfire and it wasn’t long before she was one of the most in-demand child actors in the industry.

Mrs. Doubtfire star Mara Wilson walked away from a promising career as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable child stars at age 13. “I think I had a good ear for dialogue from a young age — and I think ...