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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.
Overview
Mary Rose Byrne (born 24 July 1979) is an Australian actress. Renowned for her versatility across stage and screen, Byrne is particularly recognized for her leading roles in blockbuster comedies, independent dramas, and horror films. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, a Silver Bear and a Volpi Cup as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Balmain, New South Wales, Australia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- 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
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
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
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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 items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.