Stars Who Got Their Start at Sundance

Some actors get lucky—they’re spotted by famous directors or land network television gigs right after they move to Hollywood. Most, though, have to work at it, so we’re grateful for indie movies and film festivals like Sundance. Thanks to the critics and audiences of Sundances past, we have these now-famous actors and actresses that worked their way out of obscurity and onto the big screen.

By Julie Pereira, Thread Blogger

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Abigail Breslin - Yes, she was the cute little girl from "Signs" long before her Sundance smash performance as Olive in "Little Miss Sunshine," but the dark family comedy is the film that made her a star. "Little Miss Sunshine" premiered in 2006 at the festival and went on to garner two Oscar nominations--including one for the pint-sized starlet. Now 16, expect to see Breslin looking all grown up in "The Call" and "Ender's Game" this year.
Abigail Breslin - Yes, she was the cute little girl from "Signs" long before her Sundance smash performance as Olive in "Little Miss Sunshine," but the dark family comedy is the film that made her a star. "Little Miss Sunshine" premiered in 2006 at the festival and went on to garner two Oscar nominations--including one for the pint-sized starlet. Now 16, expect to see Breslin looking all grown up in "The Call" and "Ender's Game" this year.