Quvenzhané Wallis, the 9-year-old up for an Oscar for her film debut in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," is just one of several actors who caught the Academy's eye their first time out.
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Sure, it's an honor just to be recognized. But here are just a few actors who were nominated for an Academy Award in their debut film performance -- some even went home with Oscar glory.
Celebrity may seem like a young person's game, but there are many celebrity senior citizens still out there working, including Friday's birthday girl, 75-year-old Jane Fonda, who would beg to differ.