Photo: Bryan Berlin / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Rose Byrne might be the most quietly versatile actress of her generation, and I say that with genuine envy for her range. She won the Volpi Cup at Venice barely out of her teens, then chose, astonishingly, to become one of comedy's great straight women; her controlled unraveling in Bridesmaids is a masterclass in timing. Horror, prestige drama, voice work in Peter Rabbit, nothing seems outside her reach. What I value most is that she never telegraphs effort. Australian stage training gave her precision, but the mischief is entirely her own. Directors clearly trust her, and so do I.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rose Byrne
- Name (Japanese)
- ローズ・バーン
- Reading
- ろーず・ばーん
- Born
- July 24, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Balmain, New South Wales, Australia
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Hunters Hill High School
- University
- University of Sydney
Awards & achievements
- 2012 MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment
- 2007 Australian Film Institute International Award for Best Actress
- 2013 AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- 2015 MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment
- 2000 Volpi Cup for Best Actress
- 2014 Max Mara Face of the Future Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Peter Rabbit | — | |
| Notable work | Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway | — | |
| Notable work | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rose Byrne born?
Born July 24, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Rose Byrne from?
Rose Byrne is from Balmain, New South Wales, Australia.
What does Rose Byrne do?
Rose Byrne works as actor, stage actor, film actor, voice actor.
How tall is Rose Byrne?
Rose Byrne is 2 cm.
What is Rose Byrne known for?
Notable works include Peter Rabbit, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.