Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Una Ronan (/ˈsɜːrʃə ˈroʊnən/; born 12 April 1994) is an Irish actress. She has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, three Academy Award nominations, and four British Academy Film Award nominations.
Ronan was born in the Bronx, New York City, to Irish parents. She began her acting career at the age of 9, appearing in the Irish drama film I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007). She gained wider recognition for her roles in the films Atonement (2007), The Lovely Bones (2009), The Way Back (2010), and Hanna (2011).
Ronan's breakthrough role came in the 2011 fantasy film Hanna, in which she played the title role. She received critical acclaim for her performance, with many critics calling it one of the best performances by a young actress in recent years. Ronan's subsequent roles in the films The Host (2013), Brooklyn (2015), Lady Bird (2017), and Little Women (2019) all met with critical and commercial success.
In 2018, Ronan won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her performance in Lady Bird. She also received Academy Award nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performances in Brooklyn and Lady Bird.
Ronan is considered to be one of the most talented and promising actresses of her generation. She has been praised for her natural acting ability, her wide range of versatility, and her ability to connect with audiences.
Personal life
Ronan was born in the Bronx, New York City, to Irish parents, Paul Ronan and Monica Brennan. Her father is an actor, and her mother is a former nanny. Ronan has two younger brothers, Ronan and Paul.
Ronan was raised in Carlow, Ireland. She attended St. Patrick's National School in Ballon, County Carlow, and later attended Loreto Secondary School in Bray, County Wicklow. Ronan has stated that she is "a very proud Irish person" and that she is "so grateful" to have been raised in Ireland.
Career
Ronan began her acting career at the age of 9, appearing in the Irish drama film I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007). She gained wider recognition for her roles in the films Atonement (2007), The Lovely Bones (2009), The Way Back (2010), and Hanna (2011).
Ronan's breakthrough role came in the 2011 fantasy film Hanna, in which she played the title role. She received critical acclaim for her performance, with many critics calling it one of the best performances by a young actress in recent years. Ronan's subsequent roles in the films The Host (2013), Brooklyn (2015), Lady Bird (2017), and Little Women (2019) all met with critical and commercial success.
In 2018, Ronan won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her performance in Lady Bird. She also received Academy Award nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performances in Brooklyn and Lady Bird.
Ronan is considered to be one of the most talented and promising actresses of her generation. She has been praised for her natural acting ability, her wide range of versatility, and her ability to connect with audiences.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2007 I Could Never Be Your Woman Izzie Tyler
2007 Atonement Briony Tallis
2009 The Lovely Bones Susie Salmon
2010 The Way Back Irena Żukowska
2011 Hanna Hanna Heller
2012 Byzantium Eleanor Webb
2013 The Host Melanie Stryder/Wanda
2014 How I Live Now Daisy
2015 Brooklyn Eilis Lacey
2017 Lady Bird Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson
2018 On Chesil Beach Florence Ponting
2018 Mary Queen of Scots Mary, Queen of Scots
2019 Little Women Jo March
2020 Ammonite Charlotte Murchison
2021 The French Dispatch Abigail "Babe" Lessmann
2023 See How They Run Constable Stalker
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards 2008 Best Supporting Actress Atonement Nominated 2016 Best Actress Brooklyn Nominated 2018 Best Actress Lady Bird Nominated British Academy Film Awards 2008 Best Supporting Actress Atonement Nominated 2016 Best Actress Brooklyn Nominated 2018 Best Actress Lady Bird Nominated 2020 Best Actress Little Women Nominated Golden Globe Awards 2016 Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Brooklyn Nominated 2018 Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical Lady Bird Won 2020 Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Little Women Nominated
