About
Quvenzhané Wallis is an American actress and author who gained international recognition for her debut performance in the film *Beasts of the Southern Wild*. At age nine, she became the youngest nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She also starred in *12 Years a Slave* and the musical *Annie*, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for the latter. Wallis has also lent her voice to the animated film *Trolls*.
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Career Timeline
2012A$0.1M
'Beasts' Oscar Nomination
Starred in 'Beasts', youngest Oscar nominee.
2013B▼$1M+$0.9M
'12 Years' and 'Annie'
Starred in high-profile films.
2014B$1.5M+$0.5M
Golden Globe Nomination
Golden Globe nod for 'Annie'.
2016C▼$1.8M+$0.30000000000000004M
Voice Acting
Lent voice to the animated film 'Trolls'.
2026C$2M+$0.19999999999999996M
Maintained Career
Maintained acting career, focused on writing.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026