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Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara Phoenix (born Patricia Rooney Mara), is an established American actress known for her impactful performances in numerous films. She has been in the film industry since 2005 and continues to actively participate in the field. Born into the Rooney and Mara families, she began her career in television and independent films before she gained recognition for her role in 'The Social Network'. Mara had a career breakthrough when she starred as Lisbeth Salander in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', earning her an Academy Award nomination. Her career progressed further with leading roles in the thriller 'Side Effects', the science fiction romance 'Her', and the romantic drama 'Carol'. For her role in 'Carol', she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and received another Academy Award nomination. Mara also appeared in the drama 'Lion', the supernatural 'A Ghost Story', and portrayed Mary Magdalene in the biblical drama by the same name. Following a brief hiatus, she starred in the thriller 'Nightmare Alley' and the drama 'Women Talking'. Known for her charity work, she oversees the Uweza Foundation and runs her own vegan clothing line called Hiraeth Collective.

29 movies
10 nominations

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Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Patricia Rooney Mara

Born: Bedford, New York, U.S.

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: April 17, 1985

Occupations: Actress

Years Active: 2005-present

Children: 2

Spouses: Joaquin Phoenix

Awards and Nominations Received by Rooney Mara

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29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2023

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Women Talking

8th AACTA Awards 2018

Nomination

Best Lead Actress

Mary Magdalene

88th Academy Awards 2016

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Carol

69th British Academy Film Awards 2016

Nomination

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Carol

21st Critics' Choice Awards 2016

Nomination

Best Supporting Actress

Carol

22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2016

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Carol

73rd Golden Globe Awards 2016

Nomination

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

Carol

31st Film Independent Spirit Awards 2016

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Best Female Lead

Carol

84th Academy Awards 2012

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Actress in a Leading Role

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

69th Golden Globe Awards 2012

Nomination

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
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