Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film producer, Voice actor, Fashion designer, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Partner
Joaquin Phoenix
Parents
Chris Mara, Kathleen McNulty Mara
Sibling
Kate Mara
Education
New York University, George Washington University, Fox Lane High School
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier A -- 174,297 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Career
Career spanning 13 years (2008-2021)
Year context
Born in 1985 -- Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader; Live Aid concerts; Ronald Reagan was US president
Year 1985 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox
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0
Innovation
0
Giving
18
Sustainability
32
Cultural Uplift
31
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Filmography (12)
AWARDS (2)
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Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
WON
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
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Biography
Patricia Rooney Mara (born April 17, 1985) is an American film and television actress. Mara made her acting debut in 2005 and has gone on to star in films including A Nightmare on Elm Street, the remake of the 1984 horror film, and The Social Network. Mara also portrayed Lisbeth Salander, the title character in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, a Sony Pictures film based on Stieg Larsson’s Millennium book series.
Mara is also known for her charity work. She oversees the charity Faces of Kibera, which benefits orphans from the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, one of the largest slums in Africa.
Connections (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rooney Mara?
Rooney Mara is 40 years old, born on .
Where was Rooney Mara born?
Rooney Mara was born in Bedford, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Rooney Mara been in?
Rooney Mara has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Nightmare Alley (2021), Dominion (2018), Una (2017), Lion (2016), Carol (2015).
What is Rooney Mara known for?
Rooney Mara is primarily known as an actor. Patricia Rooney Mara (born April 17, 1985) is an American film and television actress. Mara made her acting debut in 2005 and has gone on…
Where can I find more information about Rooney Mara?
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