Career Timeline of Brie Larson: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Brie Larson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Brie Larson, born Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility across genres. Starting with comedic roles in her teens, she transitioned to leading roles in both independent films and major blockbusters. Her performances have garnered significant recognition, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Larson's influence extends beyond acting, as evidenced by her inclusion in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.
1997: Inspired to become an actress after watching Selena
In 1997, Brie Larson watched Jennifer Lopez in Selena and was inspired to become an actress.
1998: Began acting career with The Tonight Show
In 1998, Brie Larson started her acting career with a comedy sketch on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
2000: Cast in Schimmel
In 2000, Brie Larson was cast in the Fox sitcom Schimmel, but it was canceled before airing.
2001: Starred in the sitcom Raising Dad
In 2001, Brie Larson appeared as a regular in the sitcom Raising Dad.
2001: Major role in Raising Dad
In 2001, Brie Larson's first major role came as Emily, the younger daughter of Bob Saget's character, in the WB sitcom Raising Dad.
2003: Lost out on Thirteen
Brie Larson lost out on key roles in the film Thirteen in 2003, which discouraged her from acting.
2003: Starred in Right on Track
In 2003, Brie Larson starred alongside Beverley Mitchell in the Disney Channel film Right on Track.
2003: Wrote Invisible Girl
In 2003, after failing to get cast in Peter Pan, Brie Larson wrote and recorded a song titled "Invisible Girl".
2004: Played minor roles in Sleepover and 13 Going on 30
In 2004, Brie Larson played minor roles in the comedies Sleepover and 13 Going on 30.
2005: Released music album Finally Out of P.E.
In 2005, Brie Larson briefly pursued a music career, releasing the album Finally Out of P.E.
2006: Supporting role in Hoot
In 2006, Brie Larson had a supporting role in the comedy film Hoot.
2006: Cast in Hoot
In 2006, Brie Larson was cast in the comedy film Hoot.
2007: Launched Bunnies and Traps
In 2007, Brie Larson launched an arts and literature magazine, Bunnies and Traps, and also had a part in Remember the Daze. She also lost out on key roles in the film Juno, which discouraged her from acting
2009: Starred in United States of Tara
In 2009, Brie Larson appeared in the television series United States of Tara, playing a sardonic teenager.
2010: Featured in Greenberg and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
In 2010, Brie Larson appeared in the stage production of Our Town and also featured in the films Greenberg and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
2010: Supporting role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
In 2010, Brie Larson had a supporting role in the comedy film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
2011: Continued starring in United States of Tara
In 2011, Brie Larson continued her role in the television series United States of Tara.
2011: Played in Rampart
In 2011, Brie Larson played the troubled daughter of a corrupt cop in the drama Rampart.
2011: United States of Tara canceled
In 2011, Brie Larson's show United States of Tara was canceled after three seasons.
2012: Auditioned for Unicorn Store
In 2012, Brie Larson auditioned unsuccessfully to star in "Unicorn Store".
2012: Co-wrote The Arm and Featured in 21 Jump Street
In 2012, Brie Larson co-wrote and co-directed the short film The Arm and featured in the film 21 Jump Street.
2012: Supporting role in 21 Jump Street
In 2012, Brie Larson had a supporting role in the comedy film 21 Jump Street.
2013: Filming Basmati Blues
In 2013, Brie Larson filmed the movie "Basmati Blues," which was released in 2017. The film received criticism on social media for its white savior narrative.
2013: Breakthrough role in Short Term 12
In 2013, Brie Larson had her breakthrough role in the independent drama Short Term 12 and also took on supporting parts in The Spectacular Now.
2013: Supporting roles in Don Jon and The Spectacular Now
In 2013, Brie Larson played supporting roles in "Don Jon," portraying Don Jon's sister, and "The Spectacular Now," as Cassidy, the ex-girlfriend of the main character. She was drawn to the realism in "The Spectacular Now's" high school depiction.
2013: Starred in Short Term 12
In 2013, Brie Larson starred in Destin Daniel Cretton's independent drama Short Term 12. She also collaborated with Dustin Bowser to co-write and co-direct Weighting
2014: Role in The Gambler
In 2014, Brie Larson appeared in the crime drama "The Gambler" as a literature student involved with her professor. The director Rupert Wyatt cast Larson to enhance the role, although critics felt she was underutilized.
2014: Launched Women of Cinefamily
In 2014, Brie Larson teamed with Alia Penner to launch Women of Cinefamily, a program to highlight films directed by and starring women, for Cinefamily.
2015: Film releases in Digging for Fire and Trainwreck
In 2015, Brie Larson had roles in "Digging for Fire," an improvised comedy-drama, and "Trainwreck," where she played Amy Schumer's character's sister. She influenced her character's choices in "Digging for Fire" and modeled her role in "Trainwreck" on Schumer's sister. "Trainwreck" was a commercial success.
2015: Won Academy Award for Room
In 2015, Brie Larson won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as a kidnapping victim in the drama Room and also appeared in Trainwreck.
2017: Directed Unicorn Store
In 2017, Brie Larson made her feature film directorial debut with the independent comedy-drama Unicorn Store.
2017: Starred in The Glass Castle, Basmati Blues and Unicorn Store directorial debut.
In 2017, Brie Larson starred in "The Glass Castle," identifying with its theme of forgiveness, and in "Basmati Blues," which faced criticism for its white savior narrative. She also made her directorial debut with "Unicorn Store" at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2017: Fundraising for the Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2017, Brie Larson was one of several celebrities to raise funds for the Motion Picture & Television Fund and co-hosted an event for the Women in Film organization, urging filmmakers to be vocal against Donald Trump's presidency.
2017: First big-budget release with Kong: Skull Island
In 2017, Brie Larson's adventure film Kong: Skull Island marked her first big-budget release.
2018: Called for better representation of minority voices in film criticism
In 2018, Brie Larson bemoaned the lack of diversity among film reporters and called for better representation of minority voices in film criticism. Also, she became one of the first actors to incorporate an inclusion rider provision in her film and press junket contracts.
2018: Collaboration with Time's Up initiative
In 2018, Brie Larson collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination.
2018: Activist
In 2018, Brie Larson stated that she would be an activist for the rest of her life.
2019: Starred as Captain Marvel
In 2019, Brie Larson began her role as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of Captain Marvel.
2019: Remarks on diversity among film critics and journalists
In 2019, Brie Larson remarked upon the lack of diversity among film critics and journalists, leading to trolling and review bombing of the Captain Marvel page on Rotten Tomatoes. She guest-edited an issue of Stylist magazine to bring attention to diversity and social inclusion. Also in 2019, Variety honored Larson for her work with the Equal Justice Initiative. She spoke out against the gender pay gap in Hollywood.
2019: Starred as Captain Marvel and in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Brie Larson starred as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Captain Marvel", Marvel Studios' first female-led film. She reprised her role in "Avengers: Endgame". "Captain Marvel" grossed over $1 billion worldwide.
2019: Teamed with Destin Daniel Cretton for Just Mercy
In 2019, Brie Larson teamed with Destin Daniel Cretton for "Just Mercy", based on Bryan Stevenson's memoir about Walter McMillian's wrongful conviction. Larson took on the role of Eva Ansley.
2019: Netflix picks up Unicorn Store
In 2019, Netflix picked up Brie Larson's film directorial debut, "Unicorn Store", for digital distribution.
2020: Endorsed the "defund the police" movement
In 2020, Brie Larson endorsed the "defund the police" movement.
2020: Produced and appeared in The Messy Truth VR Experience
In 2020, Brie Larson produced and appeared in an episode of "The Messy Truth VR Experience", winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
2020: Started YouTube Channel
In 2020, Brie Larson started her own YouTube channel and hosted a podcast named Learning Lots alongside actress Jessie Ennis.
2020: Won Emmy for The Messy Truth VR Experience
In 2020, Brie Larson won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program for producing the virtual reality series The Messy Truth VR Experience.
2022: Reprised role as Captain Marvel in Disney theme park rides and collaborated with Disney+
In 2022, Brie Larson reprised her role as Captain Marvel for the Disneyland Paris theme park ride Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and the Disney Wish cruise ship ride Avengers: Quantum Encounter. She also collaborated with Disney+ on two projects: Growing Up and Remembering and featured as Paradigm in the online video game Fortnite Battle Royale.
2023: Returned to acting in Fast X, The Marvels, and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
In 2023, Brie Larson returned to acting in "Fast X", reprised her role as Captain Marvel in "The Marvels", and voiced Envy Adams in "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off". She was also the guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.
2023: Cannes Film Festival jury member
In 2023, Brie Larson served as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival, where she evaded questions on Johnny Depp.
2023: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Lessons in Chemistry
In 2023, Brie Larson starred in the miniseries Lessons in Chemistry, for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress.
2023: Lessons in Chemistry miniseries released
In 2023, the miniseries "Lessons in Chemistry", based on Bonnie Garmus's novel, was released on Apple TV+. Brie Larson served as an executive producer and starred as Elizabeth Zott, receiving nominations for her performance.
2025: West End debut in Elektra
In 2025, Brie Larson made her West End debut in Anne Carson's translation of Sophocles' play "Elektra" at the Duke of York's Theatre. She played the title role and got a buzz cut for the performance.
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