When we think about the greatest performances of all time, we often think of older people who have a large body of work to pick from.But what if I told you that some of the powerhouse performances captured on film have been done by children? Today, I want to introduce you to the 10 youngest actors to be nominated for an Academy Award. Let's dive in. Haley Joel Osment, The Sixth Sense (1999)Nominated for: Best Supporting ActorAge: 11 years, 311 daysFrom the time we heard him utter, "I see dead people," we knew this kid was carrying this movie and our hearts. his performance as Cole, a kid haunted by the other side and determined to help people pass, was nuanced and special. Anna Paquin, The Piano (1993)Nominated for: Best Supporting Actress - WonAge: 11 years, 200 daysOne of only two winners on this list, Paquin would go on to have a very long and illustrious career that's still going. But her breakout role showed us just how special of an actress she can be. Here she carries so much emotion and power in every scene. Patty McCormack, The Bad Seed (1956)Nominated for: Best Supporting ActressAge: 11 years, 181 daysScary kids are one of the tropes of horror, but McCormack had us believing she was a little sociopath after seeing her in this movie. Abigail Breslin, 'Little Miss Sunshine' (2006)Nominated for: Best Supporting ActressAge: 10 years, 284 daysAnother actress who has worked consistently since, Breslin is so funny and heartfelt...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Yesterday