Saoirse Ronan
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Biography:
Saoirse Una Ronan, born on April 12th, 1994 in New York City, is an Irish actress who has captivated audiences with her remarkable talent since adolescence. Best known for her work in period dramas, Saoirse has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a prestigious Golden Globe Award and nominations for four Academy Awards and seven British Academy Film Awards.
Her acting debut came at the tender age of nine when she appeared on the Irish medical drama series The Clinic. However, it was her breakthrough role as an innocent teenage girl in Joe Wright's critically acclaimed period drama Atonement (2007) that truly put her on the map, earning her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
As she grew older, Ronan continued to impress with starring roles in The Lovely Bones (2009), directed by Peter Jackson, and Hanna (2011) under the watchful eye of Joe Wright again. She also delivered a memorable performance as Agatha in Wes Anderson's quirky period piece, The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014).
Ronan's career reached new heights when she portrayed an Irish immigrant in New York in the heartwarming film Brooklyn (2015), a role that earned her critical acclaim and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She continued to shine as Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson in Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age comedy-drama Lady Bird (2017), which won her a Golden Globe, and later reprised her iconic role of Jo March in Gerwig's highly anticipated adaptation of Little Women (2019).
In addition to her work on the silver screen, Ronan has also made waves on stage. She portrayed Abigail Williams in a 2016 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible and took on the challenging role of Lady Macbeth in the 2021 West End revival of William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth.
In recognition of her remarkable talent, Saoirse was featured by Forbes in two of their 30 Under 30 lists in 2016, and in 2020, she made it to the prestigious list of greatest actors of the 21st century compiled by The New York Times, ranking tenth on the list. With her undeniable skill and dedication, there's no doubt that Saoirse Ronan will continue to captivate audiences for years to come.
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