Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers (born October 1, 1989), known professionally as
Brie Larson, is an
American actress and singer. Larson began her career as a teenage actress. On television, she was a series regular on the 2001 sitcom
Raising Dad. In 2003 she starred in the
Disney Channel Original Movie Right on Track as
Courtney Enders. She appeared in the 2004 films
13 Going on 30 and
Sleepover. In 2005, she released her debut album as a singer, titled
Finally Out of P.E.. Her other notable film appearances include
Hoot,
Greenberg,
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,
Rampart, and
21 Jump Street. In 2013, she received critical praise for her performance as Grace in the indie-drama
Short Term 12, for which she was nominated for an
Independent Spirit Award and a
Critic's Choice Award.