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Rose Byrne: Biography

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Birth Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/24/1979, Leo
Profession: Actor

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Rose Byrne Fast Facts:

Was convinced by her sisters to start taking acting classes at the age of 8, joining the Australian Theatre for Young People, which boasts Nicole Kidman and Toni Collette among its alumni.
Received her first film role at the age of 13, in the Australian comedy Dallas Doll (1994), starring Sandra Bernhard.
Was awarded the Best Actress Award at the 2000 Venice Film Festival for her role in acclaimed Australian drama The Goddess of 1967.
Made her first international screen appearance in 2002 with a small part as Queen Amidala's handmaiden, Dorme, in George Lucas' Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.

Rose Byrne Relationships:
Robin Byrne - Father
Jane Byrne - Mother
George Byrne - Brother
Alice Byrne - Sister
Lucy Byrne - Sister
Brendan Cowell - Ex-significant Other
Gregor Jordan - Ex-significant Other
Rose Byrne Awards:
2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
2009 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
2010 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
College:
Attended University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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SAG Awards 2012, Rose Byrne Jeff Vespa/WireImage

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Damages, Rose Byrne Craig Blankenhorn/FX

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