Brie Larson

Brie Larson is an actress and producer known for her work in independent film, major studio productions, and television. Larson began studying drama at age six, becoming the youngest student to attend the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. She appeared in supporting roles in comedy films such as "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" and "21 Jump Street," and portrayed a sardonic teenager in the television series "United States of Tara." Her first leading film role came with the independent drama "Short Term 12," which earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

Larson received the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA, Critics Choice Award, and National Board of Review Award for her lead performance as Ma in "Room," directed by Lenny Abrahamson and adapted from the book by Emma Donoghue. In the film, she plays a young woman who, along with her five-year-old son, gains freedom after years of captivity.

Larson is recognized for her role as the star of Marvel's first female-led superhero film, "Captain Marvel," which achieved a record-breaking box office debut and became one of the highest-grossing superhero films. She reprised her role as Captain Marvel in "Avengers: Endgame," which is among the top-grossing films worldwide. Larson was named to TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People list.

In addition to her film work, Larson executive produced and starred in the Apple TV+ series "Lessons in Chemistry," earning nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics Choice Award, and Golden Globe. The series, based on the New York Times Bestseller, features Larson as 1960s chemist Elizabeth Zott. She made her feature film directorial debut with "Unicorn Store," released on Netflix.

Larson has been involved in advocacy, serving as an early organizer of Time's Up and supporting sexual assault survivors. As a Mental Health Ambassador, she raises awareness of anxiety and trauma, using her platform to discuss mental health issues.

On stage, Larson made her West End debut as Elektra at the Duke of York's Theatre in a major revival of Sophocles's Greek tragedy. Larson's career spans drama, action, and advocacy, establishing her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.