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Saoirse RonanIrish film actress
Date of Birth: 12.04.1994
Country:  Ireland |
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Biography of Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan is an Irish film actress who started her career at a young age. She gained international recognition in 2007 after her role in the film "Atonement", which earned her nominations for the BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Ronan's achievements at such a young age garnered significant interest from the press and audiences.
Early Life and Background
Saoirse Ronan was born in New York City to Monica and Paul Ronan, Irish Catholic parents. She was raised as an only child in County Carlow, Ireland, where she attended homeschooling. Ronan often accompanied her father, who was an actor at the time, to work. She has been a supporter of the Irish Blue Cross, a charitable project that aids animals and their owners. With the help of the Irish Blue Cross, Ronan was able to reunite with her dog, Sassie.
Early Acting Career
Ronan made her acting debut in 2003 in the popular Irish television series "The Clinic". She then had a small role in the miniseries "Proof". However, it was her role as Briony Tallis in the film "Atonement" that brought her significant success. Despite Keira Knightley and James McAvoy playing the leading roles, Ronan's portrayal of the character impressed the director, Joe Wright. The film received critical acclaim and earned Ronan nominations for major film awards.
Later Career
In 2007, Ronan appeared in the romantic comedy "I Could Never Be Your Woman". The film had limited success and was released directly to DVD. In the following year, she starred in the romantic comedy "Death Defying Acts" and the adventure film "City of Ember". Both films received mixed reviews and were not commercially successful.
In 2009, Ronan appeared in Peter Jackson's film "The Lovely Bones" alongside Rachel Weisz, Stanley Tucci, and Mark Wahlberg. Her portrayal of Susie Salmon earned her more nominations for prestigious awards. In 2010, she played the role of Irena in Peter Weir's film "The Way Back". The film received positive reviews, and Ronan won her fourth Irish Film & Television Award.
In 2011, Ronan starred in the action thriller "Hanna" directed by Joe Wright. She also played the lead role in the biopic "Effie Gray" alongside Orlando Bloom and Imelda Staunton. Ronan is set to play another young killer in Geoffrey Fletcher's directorial debut "Violet & Daisy". In addition, she was cast as Melanie Stryder in the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's science fiction novel "The Host".
