Brie Larson is an American actress and filmmaker born in Sacramento, California. Noted for her supporting roles in comedies as a teenager, she has expanded to leading roles in independent films and film franchises. Recognition for her acting includes an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.
Larson is known for such films as Room (2015), Trainwreck (2015), and Free Fire (2016). In 2019, the actress joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, in the superhero-action movies Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame.
