Patricia Rooney Mara is an American actress. She made her screen debut in the slasher film Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005), followed by roles in the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street and the biographical drama film The Social Network (2010). In 2011, Mara portrayed Lisbeth Salander, the title character in David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, based on Stieg Larsson’s Millennium book series. In 2013, she starred in the thriller Side Effects, the independent drama Ain’t Them Bodies Saints and the acclaimed sci-fi romantic drama, Her. The following year, she starred in the adventure drama film Trash (2014). In 2015, she garnered further critical acclaim for her performance in Todd Haynes’ romantic drama Carol.
Bio:
Name: Patricia Rooney Mara
Nickname: Tricia Mara
Date of Birth: April 17, 1985
Place of Birth: Bedford, New York, USA
Place of Residence: Los Angeles, California
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Education: Fox Lane High School; George Washington University; Gallatin School of Individualized Study
Body Stats:
Height: 5’3” / 160 cm
Weight: 115 lbs / 52 kg
Shoe size: 7 / 37.5 (EU)
Dress size: 4 (US)
Bra size: 32B
Measurements: 33-23-34 in / 84-58-86 cm
Ethnicity: White
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Green
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Fun Facts:
Relationships:
- Charlie McDowell (2010-Present)
Children: –
Awards and Honors:
- Best Actress Award at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival for Carol
- Golden Globe Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Carol
- Nominations for SAG, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Carol
- Academy Award Nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Hobbies and Interests: Charity work
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Food: Vegan
Favorite Music: Nico Vega
Favorite Perfume: Down Town by Calvin Klein
Favorite Book: The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
Favorite Sports: Football
Favorite Movie: Gone With The Wind (1939), Rebecca (1940), Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Favorite TV Show: –
Interesting Facts:
- Rooney Mara established the non-profit organization Faces of Kibera which gives housing, food, and medical care facilities to orphans in Kibera, which is a slum in Nairobi, Kenya.
- The ear, eyebrow, and nipple piercings that Rooney Mara showcased via the character Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), were not cosmetic simulations. They were original.
- She is the ambassador for Uweza Foundation, which supports empowerment programs for children and families in Africa.
- She was placed third on Askmen’s list of ‘Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2012′.
- She was offered the role of Estella in Great Expectations (2012) but she turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.
- Rooney Mara’s mother’s family established the Pittsburgh Steelers whereas her father’s family established the New York Giants.
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