Brooklynn Prince Explained

Brooklynn Prince
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2017–present

Brooklynn Prince is an American child actress known for her roles as Moonee in the comedy-drama film The Florida Project (2017) and Hilde Lisko in the Apple TV+ series Home Before Dark (2020–2021).

Prince also appeared in , The Angry Birds Movie 2 (both 2019), The Turning (2020), and Cocaine Bear (2023).

Career

Prince's parents, including her acting coach mother, began her career at age two, as she appeared in print and screen advertisements for Parenting, Chuck E. Cheese's, and Visit Orlando, among others.[1] [2] [3]

In 2017, she starred in The Florida Project, for which she received critical praise. Director Sean Baker has said that Brooklynn was the Spanky in his take on the Little Rascals.[4] She has since taken leading roles in and The Angry Birds Movie 2.

In 2020, Prince starred in the horror film The Turning. She headlined the Apple TV+ series Home Before Dark, which is inspired by the life of Hilde Lysiak, a nine-year-old journalist. She also starred in the Disney+ movie The One and Only Ivan, voicing Ruby the elephant.

In 2023, it was announced that Prince was publishing a comic book she co-wrote with Aliz Fernandez entitled Misfortune's Eyes.[5]

Filmography

Film and television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Robo-Dog: AirborneMira Perry
The Florida ProjectMoonee
2018Monsters at LargeSophie
2019 Bianca
The Angry Birds Movie 2ZoeVoice role
ColoursNatalieShort film; also director[6]
2020The TurningFlora
The One and Only IvanRubyVoice role
2020–2021Home Before DarkHilde LiskoTelevision series; main role
2021SettlersYounger Remmy[7]
2023Cocaine BearDee Dee
The Marsh King's DaughterYoung Helena
2024Little WingKaitlyn

Awards and nominations

YearWorkAwardCategoryResultRef
The Florida ProjectMost Promising Performer[8]
Breakthrough Artist of the Year[9]
Gotham Independent Film AwardBreakthrough Actor[10]
Los Angeles Online Film Critics SocietyBest Performance by an Actor or Actress 23 and Under[11]
Breakout Star[12]
Breakthrough Artist[13]
Seattle Film Critics SocietyBest Youth Performance[14]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics AssociationBest Youth Performance[15]
Best Young Actress[16]
The Florida ProjectAlliance of Women Film JournalistsBest Breakthrough Performance[17]
Austin Film Critics AssociationBobby McCurdy Memorial Breakthrough Artist Award[18]
Chlotrudis AwardsBest Actress[19]
Critics' Choice Movie AwardsBest Young Actor/Actress[20]
Georgia Film Critics AssociationBreakthrough Award[21]
Houston Film Critics SocietyBest Actress[22]
Young Artist AwardBest Performance by a Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film[23]
HerselfHollywood Critics AssociationNext Generation of Hollywood[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Patterson. Kelsey. 7-Year-Old Brooklynn Prince Steals Critics' Choice Awards With Tearful Acceptance Speech. Pop Culture. March 6, 2018. January 12, 2018.
  2. News: Saval. Malina. Kids From 'The Florida Project' Talk About the Shoot – and the Importance of Ice Cream. March 6, 2018. Variety. November 16, 2017.
  3. Web site: Brooklynn Prince TV Commercials. iSpot.tv. March 6, 2018.
  4. Web site: Feinberg. Scott. 2017-11-01. Savannah Film Fest: How 'The Little Rascals' Inspired 'The Florida Project'. live. 2021-04-12. The Hollywood Reporter. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20171102043229/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/savannah-film-fest-how-little-rascals-inspired-florida-project-1053827 . 2017-11-02 .
  5. Web site: Feinberg . Scott . 2023-03-22 . 12-Year-Old 'Cocaine Bear' Star Unveils New Comic Book She Created and Co-Authored (Exclusive) . 2023-03-23 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  6. Web site: 8-Year-Old 'The Florida Project' Star Brooklynn Prince Directing a Short Film. Indiewire. January 5, 2019. August 8, 2020.
  7. Web site: Martian Sci-Fi Thriller 'Settlers,' Starring Sofia Boutella, Boarded By Film Constellation (EXCLUSIVE) . Variety . April 12, 2021 . March 5, 2023.
  8. Web site: Nordine. Michael. Chicago Film Critics Association Awards 2017: 'Lady Bird' Wins Big, but 'Call Me by Your Name' Has Strong Showing as Well. IndieWire. March 12, 2018. December 13, 2017.
  9. News: The critics have spoken – Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards announced for 2017 . December 29, 2019 . . December 13, 2017.
  10. Web site: Gotham Awards 2017: Complete Winners List . Erbland . Kate . . November 27, 2017 . February 12, 2018.
  11. Web site: The 2017 Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) Nominations. Matt. Neglia. Next Best Picture. 7 December 2018. 5 December 2017.
  12. Web site: Anderson. Erik. 2017 Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) Nominations: The Shape of Water Leads with 8. AwardsWatch. December 17, 2017. March 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222053015/http://awardswatch.com/2017/12/17/2017-online-film-critics-society-ofcs-nominations-the-shape-of-water-leads-with-8/. December 22, 2017. dead.
  13. Web site: 2017 San Diego Film Critics Society's Award Nominations. San Diego Film Critics Society. March 12, 2018. December 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171210072120/http://www.sdfcs.org/2017-award-nominations/. December 10, 2017. dead.
  14. News: Macdonald. Moira. Seattle film critics name 'Get Out' best film of 2017. March 12, 2018. The Seattle Times. December 18, 2017.
  15. News: Cohen. Matt. D.C.-Area Film Critics Name Get Out The Best Film of 2017. March 12, 2018. Washington City Paper. December 8, 2017.
  16. Web site: Butler. Karen. Women Film Critics Circle honors 'Lady Bird,' 'Mudbound,' 'First They Killed My Father'. UPI. March 12, 2018. December 23, 2017.
  17. News: McNary. Dave. Alliance of Women Film Journalists Names 'Shape of Water' Best Film of 2017. March 12, 2018. Variety. January 9, 2018.
  18. News: The 2017 Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) Nominations. December 31, 2017. Austin Film Critics Association. April 15, 2022. https://archive.today/20180103093023/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSUkPe6V4AAhtBZ.jpg:large. January 3, 2018. live.
  19. Web site: Call Me By Your Name leads 24th Annual Chlotrudis Awards with 9 nominations. Ryan. Adams. Awardsdaily. 25 January 2018. 22 February 2022.
  20. Web site: 2018 Critics' Choice Awards Nominations: List in Full . Kilday . Gregg . The Hollywood Reporter. December 6, 2017. February 12, 2018.
  21. Web site: 2017 Awards. Georgia Film Critics Association. March 12, 2018.
  22. Web site: Peterson. Karen. Houston Film Critics Society announces nominees, 'The Shape of Water' leads again. AwardsCircuit. March 12, 2018. December 19, 2017. August 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180815152244/http://www.awardscircuit.com/2017/12/19/houston-film-critics-society-announces-nominees-shape-water-leads/. dead.
  23. Web site: 2018 Nominees . Young Artist Awards . April 5, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180518055312/https://youngartistawards.org/2018nominees . May 18, 2018 . dead.
  24. News: Rizzo . Carita . '1917,' 'Parasite,' 'Booksmart' Top Hollywood Critics Association Awards . April 5, 2020 . The Hollywood Reporter . January 10, 2020.