What role did Anna Paquin win an Oscar for?

The Piano
She made her acting debut portraying Flora McGrath in the romantic drama film The Piano (1993), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the age of 11, making her the second-youngest winner in Oscar history.

How old was Anna Paquin when she won the Academy Award?

Before her controversial seven-word role in much-nominated “The Irishman,” Anna Paquin was an 11-year-old Oscar winner for Jane Campion’s “The Piano” opposite Holly Hunter. The part marked her first screen role when it was filmed in her mother’s native New Zealand. (Paquin was actually born in Canada).

Who won the Oscar for The Piano?

Anna Paquin
In 1994, the film won three Academy Awards: Best Actress (Holly Hunter), Best Supporting Actress (Anna Paquin) and Best Original Screenplay (Jane Campion). Anna Paquin was the second youngest person (after Tatum O’Neal) to win an Academy Award.

How old was Anna Paquin when she won her first Oscar?

Paquin’s debut performance in the film earned her the 1993 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the age of 11, making her the second-youngest Oscar winner in history, behind Tatum O’Neal.

What kind of movies does Anna Paquin appear in?

Her other film credits include 25th Hour (2002), Trick ‘r Treat (2007), Margaret (2011), The Good Dinosaur (2015), and The Irishman (2019). She played the lead role of Sookie Stackhouse in the HBO vampire drama television series True Blood (2008–2014).

Who are the winners of the Academy Awards?

Academy Awards, USA 1994 Winner Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role Holly Hun Winner Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role Anna P Winner Oscar Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directl Nominee Oscar Best Picture Jan Chapman Nominee Oscar Best Director Jane Campion

Where did Anna Paquin go to school in New Zealand?

While in New Zealand, Paquin attended Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School in Lower Hutt until she was 9 years old, then Hutt Intermediate School (1994–95).