Brie Larson has won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Lenny Abrahamson's raw, heart-wrenching independent flick Room. The award marks both her first win and her first nomination at the Oscars; a formidable achievement for the 26-year-old actor. Larson managed to beat out awards darlings Cate Blanchett and Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for Carol and Joy respectively; as well as widely praised performances from Saoirse Ronan for Brooklyn, and Charlotte Rampling for 45 Years.
American actress and filmmaker Brie Larson has received various accolades. She began acting at the age of 8 and followed it with minor supporting roles in various films.
^Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
Brie Larson has won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Lenny Abrahamson's raw, heart-wrenching independent flick Room. The award marks both her first win and her first nomination at the Oscars; a formidable achievement for the 26-year-old actor. Larson managed to beat out awards darlings Cate Blanchett and Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for Carol and Joy respectively; as well as widely praised performances from Saoirse Ronan for Brooklyn, and Charlotte Rampling for 45 Years.
American actress and filmmaker Brie Larson has received various accolades. She began acting at the age of 8 and followed it with minor supporting roles in various films.
^Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.