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After appearing in a commercial for [[McDonald's]], Robb made her acting debut in 2004; she had a small role in the episode "Number One Fan" of the [[television]] series ''[[Drake & Josh]]'' (her character informs Josh that the group only joined the Campfire Kids so they could hang out with their friends and eat free food). Her first major role was as the title character in the television special ''[[Samantha: An American Girl Holiday]]''. Her hair was dyed dark brown for the part. |
After appearing in a commercial for [[McDonald's]], Robb made her acting debut in 2004; she had a small role in the episode "Number One Fan" of the [[television]] series ''[[Drake & Josh]]'' (her character informs Josh that the group only joined the Campfire Kids so they could hang out with their friends and eat free food). Her first major role was as the title character in the television special ''[[Samantha: An American Girl Holiday]]''. Her hair was dyed dark brown for the part. |
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Robb's two big-screen appearances in 2005 were both adaptations of popular children's books. She starred as Opal in ''[[Because of Winn-Dixie (film)|Because of Winn-Dixie]]'' and as the competitive and rude gum-chewer [[Violet Beauregarde]] in [[Tim Burton]]'s remake of ''[[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)|Charlie and the Chocolate Factory]]''. The latter was a major box office success worldwide, and helped escalate Robb's popularity among preteen audiences. She became friends with many of her co-stars, including [[Julia Winter]] and [[Missi Pyle]] (who played her on-screen mother, Scarlett),{{citation needed | date = September 2012}} and enjoyed working with [[Johnny Depp]].{{citation needed | date = September 2012}} She requested that the scene of Violet hugging Wonka in the factory's entrance hall be included in the film.{{citation needed | date = September 2012}} |
Robb's two big-screen appearances in 2005 were both adaptations of popular children's books. She starred as Opal in ''[[Because of Winn-Dixie (film)|Because of Winn-Dixie]]'' and as the competitive and rude gum-chewer [[Violet Beauregarde]] in [[Tim Burton]]'s remake of ''[[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)|Charlie and the Chocolate Factory]]''. The latter was a major box office success worldwide, and helped escalate Robb's popularity among preteen audiences. She became friends with many of her co-stars, including [[Julia Winter]] and [[Missi Pyle]] (who played her on-screen mother, Scarlett),{{citation needed | date = September 2012}} and enjoyed working with [[Johnny Depp]].{{citation needed | date = September 2012}} She requested that the scene of Violet hugging Wonka in the factory's entrance hall be included in the film.{{citation needed | date = September 2012}} |
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AnnaSophia Robb | |
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Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 2004–present |
Website | AnnaSophiaRobb.com |
AnnaSophia Robb (born December 8, 1993) is an American film and television actress. She gained prominence in 2005 with starring roles in Because of Winn-Dixie and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She is also known for Bridge to Terabithia (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), and Soul Surfer (2011).
Background
Robb was born in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Janet, an interior designer, and David, an architect.[1][2] She was named after her maternal great-grandmother, Anna Sophie, and her paternal grandmother, Anna Marie.[3][4] She is of English, Scottish, Danish, Swedish, and Irish descent.[5]
Robb competed in dance and gymnastics for four and a half years, but quit in order to focus on acting.[3] In 2009 the Arapahoe Herald reported that she was attending Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado.[6] Robb is a Christian.[7][8]
In May 2012, Robb announced she was admitted to Stanford University, though she was deferring acceptance due to filming commitments.[9]
Career
After appearing in a commercial for McDonald's, Robb made her acting debut in 2004; she had a small role in the episode "Number One Fan" of the television series Drake & Josh (her character informs Josh that the group only joined the Campfire Kids so they could hang out with their friends and eat free food). Her first major role was as the title character in the television special Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. Her hair was dyed dark brown for the part.
Robb's two big-screen appearances in 2005 were both adaptations of popular children's books. She starred as Opal in Because of Winn-Dixie and as the competitive and rude gum-chewer Violet Beauregarde in Tim Burton's remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The latter was a major box office success worldwide, and helped escalate Robb's popularity among preteen audiences. She became friends with many of her co-stars, including Julia Winter and Missi Pyle (who played her on-screen mother, Scarlett),[citation needed] and enjoyed working with Johnny Depp.[citation needed] She requested that the scene of Violet hugging Wonka in the factory's entrance hall be included in the film.[citation needed]
In 2005, Robb was the face of Trad Clothing, helping to design and model a fashion line for girls. In 2006, she had a guest role on the cartoon show Danny Phantom as the voice of Danielle "Dani" Fenton.
Robb played Leslie Burke in Bridge to Terabithia, which opened in U.S. theaters on February 16, 2007. She recorded a song for the soundtrack titled "Keep Your Mind Wide Open", and the accompanying video received rotation on the Disney Channel.[3][10] The song appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 at #90 during the week of March 1, giving Robb her first charting single.[11] Robb was a fan of the book before being cast in the role, saying that it "touched me in a way I hadn't been touched by a book before."[4]
Robb went on to appear in The Reaping, Jumper (in which she played the younger version of Rachel Bilson's character Millie), Have Dreams, Will Travel and Spy School. Robb's performance in the film Sleepwalking garnered praise; Time film critic Richard Schickel said, "There is a wonderful range to Robb's work...this is extraordinarily mature acting from someone this young and she wins our sympathy without once begging for it."[12]
Robb starred alongside Dwayne Johnson in Race to Witch Mountain, which was released in March 2009.[13]
In 2008, Robb recorded the voice of Mary Magdalene in The Word of Promise: Next Generation – New Testament: Dramatized Audio Bible.[14]
In 2010, she filmed The Space Between with actress Melissa Leo. She starred in Soul Surfer playing the role of Bethany Hamilton, who continued to surf after losing her arm in a shark attack.[15]
Robb has been confirmed to star as Wendy in the new dark take on Peter Pan directed by Ben Hibon, tentatively titled Pan.[16]
In February 2012, it was reported that Robb and Aimee Teegarden had landed a role in Life at These Speeds opposite Douglas Booth.[17] The same month, it was announced that Robb will play the role of Carrie Bradshaw in The CW's upcoming Sex and the City prequel, The Carrie Diaries.[18]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Drake & Josh | Liza | Episode: "Number One Fan" |
2004 | Samantha: An American Girl Holiday | Samantha Parkington | TV movie |
2005 | Because of Winn-Dixie | India "Opal" Buloni | |
2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Violet Beauregarde | |
2006 | Danny Phantom | Danielle (Dani) Phantom (voice) | Episode: "Kindred Spirits" |
2007 | Bridge to Terabithia | Leslie Burke | |
2007 | The Reaping | Loren McConnell | |
2008 | Jumper | Young Millie | |
2008 | Have Dreams, Will Travel | Cassie Kennington | |
2008 | Spy School | Jackie Hoffman | TV movie |
2008 | Sleepwalking | Tara Reedy | |
2009 | Race to Witch Mountain | Sara | |
2010 | The Space Between | Sam | |
2011 | Soul Surfer | Bethany Hamilton | Based on a true story |
2012 | Khumba | Tombi | |
2012 | Life at These Speeds[19] | Henny | |
2013 | The Carrie Diaries | Carrie Bradshaw | Premieres January, 2013[20] |
2013 | The Way, Way Back[21] | Susanna |
Awards
On March 30, 2008, Robb won her first career award when she was named Leading Young Actress at the Young Artist Awards for her role in Bridge To Terabithia. The film itself won a Young Cast award.[22] On April 24, 2009, she received the Horizon Award at the 14th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival. She was awarded the Rising Star Award at the Denver Film Festival on November 12, 2009.[15]
For films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Samantha: An American Girl Holiday | Samantha Parkington | Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Leading Young Actress |
2006 | Because of Winn-Dixie | India 'Opal' Buloni | Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress |
2007 | Bridge to Terabithia | Leslie Burke | Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast Nominated for Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Actress |
2009 | Race to Witch Mountain | Sara | Kids Pick Flicks award for Best Kid Actress; |
2011 | Soul Surfer | Bethany Hamilton | Youth Rock Award for Rockin' Actress – Film Nominated for Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress in a Drama |
Other
Year | Group | Award | Result |
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2009 | Palm Beach International Film Festival | Horizon Award | Won |
Denver Film Festival | Rising Star Award | Won |
Music chart history – singles
Year | Single | Album | Chart position | |||
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U.S. | ||||||
2007 | "Keep Your Mind Wide Open" | Music from and Inspired By Bridge to Terabithia | 90 |
References
- ^ "Meet AnnaSophia Robb". The Washington Post. 2005-02-17. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
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(help) - ^ a b c Lee, Michael J. (2007-02-05). "AnnaSophia Robb". Radio Free Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2007-02-20. Retrieved 2007-02-13.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Spáčilová, Tereza (2009-06-04). "Hvězda z Karlíka a továrny na čokoládu Robbová: Johnny Depp mě nebavil". iDNES.cz. Archived from the original on 2010-09-01. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
- ^ "Actress tries to live normal life". Arapahoe Herald. 2009-03-13. Retrieved 2010-04-05.
- ^ Grace, Rebecca (2005-02-21). "An Interview with AnnaSophia Robb, 11-Year-Old Star of Because of Winn-Dixie". ChristiansUnite.com. Archived from the original on 2007-03-20. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Lucky Office Visit: AnnaSophia Robb of The Carrie Diaries". Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ^ CBS4 (2007-03-03). "Denver Actress Stars in 'Bridge To Terabithia'". CBS4Denver.com. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
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(help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)[dead link] - ^ Hasty, Katie (2007-03-01). "Mims' 'This Is Why I'm Hot' at No. 1 on Hot 100". M&G. Archived from the original on 2007-03-05. Retrieved 2007-03-26.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Borys Kit (April 29, 2008). Hollywood Reporter Two 'Witch Mountain' vets return: Actors who played kids in original are back for the remake[dead link]. Retrieved 2008-04-30. Archived 2008-05-02.
- ^ "Word of Promise Next Generation". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
- ^ a b AnnaSophia Robb (2011-11-01). "www.annasophiarobb.com/News". Annasophiarobb.com. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ Zakia Udin (2011-05-11). Aaron Eckhart, Sean Bean in 'Peter Pan' update.
- ^ Newman, Nick (2012-02-03). "AnnaSophia Robb and Aimee Teegarden Board Douglas Booth and Billy Crudup-Starring 'Life at These Speeds'". Retrieved 2012-02-28.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (2012-02-27). "The CW Casts Young Carrie Bradshaw: AnnaSophia Robb". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2184233/
- ^ http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/carrie_me_back_VuXc4kgn8FgRRX4FfJO6cK
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727388/
- ^ "29th Annual Young Artist Awards". Youngartistawards.org. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
External links
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- Official website
- AnnaSophia Robb at IMDb
- AnnaSophia Robb at YahooMovies.com
- Interview with Portrait magazine
- 1993 births
- Living people
- Actors from Denver, Colorado
- American child actors
- American child singers
- American Christians
- American female singers
- American film actors
- American people of Danish descent
- American people of English descent
- American people of Irish descent
- American people of Scottish descent
- American people of Swedish descent
- American television actors
- Musicians from Colorado
- Young Artist Award winners