Rooney Mara Short biography
Rooney Mara is an American actress, businesswoman, and social activist. She is the recipient of various accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Born into a wealthy and influential family, Mara began her acting career in small roles before gaining recognition for her supporting role in David Fincher's drama film The Social Network (2010). Her breakthrough came with her starring role as Lisbeth Salander in Fincher's thriller The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Mara has since established herself as a leading actress, starring in films such as Side Effects (2013), Her (2013), Carol (2015), Lion (2016), and Nightmare Alley (2021).