Saoirse Ronan
Actress, starred in 'Lady Bird'
Born
April 12th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Ireland
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Born in the United States and raised in Ireland, a prominent actress gained recognition at a young age for her role in 'Atonement'. Achieved critical acclaim for performances in 'Brooklyn', 'Lady Bird', and 'Little Women'. Received multiple Academy Award nominations throughout the career, establishing a reputation for strong character portrayals in both independent and mainstream films.
starred in 'Atonement'
received Academy Award nominations for 'Brooklyn' and 'Lady Bird'
starred in 'Little Women'
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