Full Name | Patricia Rooney Mara |
Date of Birth | April 17, 1985 |
Age | 39 |
Place of Birth | Bedford, New York, U.S. |
Education | New York University (BA) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 2005–present |
Partner | Joaquin Phoenix (2016–present) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Kate Mara (sister) |
Notable Awards | Nominated for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. Received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. |
Charity Work | Oversees the Uweza Foundation, which supports empowerment programs for children and families in the Kibera slum of Nairobi. Founder of the vegan clothing line Hiraeth Collective. |
Ethnicity | Irish, German, French-Canadian (father’s side); Irish, Italian (mother’s side) |
Family Background | Rooney’s ancestors originated in Newry, County Down. Her paternal grandparents were Wellington Mara and Ann Mara. Her maternal grandfather, Timothy James Rooney, has run Yonkers Raceway & Empire City Casino. |
Education Background | Attended George Washington University before transferring to New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Studied psychology, international social policy, and nonprofits, graduating in 2010. |
Inspiration to Act | Inspired by seeing musical theatre and classic movies with her mother. Also wanted to be like her sister, Kate Mara, who is a professional actress. |
Early Acting Experience | Acted in a few student films while at NYU. First auditioned at the age of nineteen. |
High School Acting Experience | Played Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, her first and only role in high school. |
Net Worth | $20 million |