BRIE LARSON BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, MOVIES & FACTS

Brie Larson was born Brianne Desaulniers on October 1, 1989, in Sacramento, California. An American actress and filmmaker, she began acting professionally at the age of six and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her powerful performance in Room (2015).

Today, Larson is known to audiences around the world as Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She continues to take on ambitious new roles, including voicing Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026).

Image: The CW Network, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) — Brie Larson at the 29th Critics' Choice Awards, January 2024.

Brie Larson Quick Facts

Full Name: Brianne Desaulniers
Born: October 1, 1989
Age: 37 (as of October 2026)
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA
Occupation: Actress and filmmaker
Breakthrough: Short Term 12 (2013)
Academy Award: Best Actress for Room (2015)
Known For: Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Early Life

Brie Larson was born Brianne Desaulniers on October 1, 1989, in Sacramento, California. After her parents' divorce, she moved to Los Angeles with her mother and sister to pursue acting. She began acting professionally at the age of six and became the youngest student ever admitted to the training program at the American Conservatory Theater.

Career

Larson started out with small television and film roles before her breakthrough performance in the independent drama Short Term 12 (2013), which earned her widespread critical praise. She then won the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing a captive mother in Room (2015).

She reached massive global audiences as Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, debuting in Captain Marvel (2019) and returning in The Marvels (2023), alongside fellow Marvel stars covered in our Robert Downey Jr. biography and Chris Evans biography.

In 2026, she voices Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, expanding her work into big-screen animation.

Personal Life

Larson was previously engaged to musician Alex Greenwald, and she was later in a multiyear relationship with director Elijah Allan-Blitz. As with much celebrity personal news, these details come from public reports.

Insider reports have linked her to a possible Captain Marvel return in Avengers: Doomsday, but this is unconfirmed and should be treated as rumor rather than fact. Fans of Hollywood stars can also read our Anya Taylor-Joy biography.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in which Brie Larson voices Rosalina:

Brie Larson FAQs

When was Brie Larson born?
Brie Larson was born on October 1, 1989, in Sacramento, California, USA.

What did Brie Larson win the Oscar for?
She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing a captive mother in Room (2015).

Who does Brie Larson play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
She plays Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, appearing in Captain Marvel (2019) and The Marvels (2023).

Is Brie Larson returning in Avengers: Doomsday?
That is unconfirmed. Only insider reports and rumors suggest a possible Captain Marvel return, and nothing official has been announced.