Rose Byrne
Australian actress in film and television
Born
July 24th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Australia
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Born in Australia, this actress gained recognition for roles in both film and television. Significant performances include starring in the television series 'Damages', for which multiple Emmy Award nominations were received, and roles in films such as 'Bridesmaids' and 'Spy'. The actress has worked with various notable directors and has appeared in multiple genres, contributing to a successful career in entertainment.
Starred in 'Damages' and received multiple Emmy nominations
Appeared in 'Bridesmaids' and 'Spy'
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