JimMyron Ross
Mississippi native JimMyron Ross had never performed in front of a camera prior to his starring role in the independent drama "Ballast" (2008), but critics agreed that the 12-year-old gave one of the most naturally effective performances in recent memory as a young man adrift in rural poverty. Ross showed remarkable depth and maturity for a novice, and was singled out for much of the picture's considerable praise. His debut marked him as a raw talent with the potential to join the Hollywood ranks with ease.