Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, known professionally as Brie Larson, is an American actress, singer and filmmaker. She played supporting roles in comedies as a teenager, and has since expanded to leading
Larson in 2018
The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, where Larson was the youngest student admitted
Larson at the London premiere of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World in 2010
Larson attending a screening of Don Jon at the 2013 South by Southwest
Room is a 2015 survival psychological drama film directed by Lenny Abrahamson and written by Emma Donoghue, based on her 2010 novel. It stars Brie Larson as a young woman who has been held captive for
Irish-Canadian author Emma Donoghue adapted her novel Room, served as executive producer for the film and supported Lenny Abrahamson's bid to direct.
Jacob Tremblay was chosen from dozens of young performers for the part of Jack, and went on to win the Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor.
The only Room set was built at Pinewood Toronto Studios by production designer Ethan Tobman.
Brie Larson's performance garnered critical acclaim, earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress.