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My Take
Saoirse Ronan is, to me, proof that prodigies can mature into something even greater. Born in the Bronx and raised Irish, she earned her first Oscar nomination as a teenager and never coasted on it; four nominations and a Golden Globe later, she keeps deepening rather than repeating herself. What I admire is her refusal to be rushed by the awards circuit, choosing roles she can fully inhabit, especially in period pieces where she seems to belong to another century entirely. So many child performers burn out, but Ronan grew up inside the work. She is one of the most quietly serious actors of her generation.
Overview
Saoirse Una Ronan ( SUR-shə OO-nə ROH-nən; born 12 April 1994) is an American-born Irish actress. Primarily known for her work in period dramas, she has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Scottish BAFTA, with nominations for four Academy Awards and seven British Academy Film Awards.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Saoirse Ronan
- Name (Japanese)
- シアーシャ・ローナン
- Reading
- しあーしゃ・ろーなん
- Born
- April 12, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor / executive producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 2010 Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Performer
- 2016 Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture
- 2010 Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.