What are your favorite performances by child actors?
What are your favorite performances by child actors?
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- Haley Joel Osment in “The Sixth Sense” (1999): Osment’s portrayal of Cole Sear, a young boy who claims to see and communicate with ghosts, received widespread praise and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
- Dakota Fanning in “I Am Sam” (2001): Fanning’s role as Lucy Diamond Dawson, the daughter of a mentally challenged man, showcased her exceptional talent at a young age and garnered critical acclaim.
- Macaulay Culkin in “Home Alone” (1990): Culkin’s portrayal of Kevin McCallister, a young boy accidentally left behind during Christmas vacation, made him an instant sensation and remains a beloved performance.
- Natalie Portman in “Léon: The Professional” (1994): Portman’s debut performance as Mathilda, a young girl who forms an unusual relationship with a hitman, demonstrated her remarkable acting ability even at a young age.
- Abigail Breslin in “Little Miss Sunshine” (2006): Breslin’s portrayal of Olive Hoover, a young girl with dreams of winning a beauty pageant, earned her an Academy Award nomination and showcased her talent and charisma.
- Jacob Tremblay in “Room” (2015): Tremblay’s performance as Jack, a young boy held captive with his mother, received widespread acclaim and highlighted his emotional range and maturity.
- Jodie Foster in “Taxi Driver” (1976): Foster’s role as Iris, a young prostitute, in this Martin Scorsese film showcased her incredible talent and earned her an Academy Award nomination.
- Anna Chlumsky in “My Girl” (1991): Chlumsky’s portrayal of Vada Sultenfuss, a young girl dealing with the loss of her mother, was praised for its emotional depth and authenticity.
- Henry Thomas in “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982): Thomas’s performance as Elliott, a young boy who befriends an alien, is a classic example of a child actor delivering a heartfelt and genuine performance.
