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Saoirse Ronan: Biography

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Birth Place: Bronx, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/12/1994, Aries
Profession: Actor

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Saoirse Ronan Fast Facts:

First name is Gaelic and means "freedom."
Is an only child.
As a baby, accompanied her father, actor Paul Ronan, on the sets of his movies.
Grew up in Ireland; has dual Irish and American citizenship.
Got her start on the Irish TV shows The Clinic and Proof.
Along with her parents, expressed initial hesitancy to accept the lead in The Lovely Bones (2009) because of the film's rape and murder content, but the three were put at ease after meeting director Peter Jackson.
Did extensive physical training, including some martial arts, for the film Hanna (2011).
Is a supporter of the animal-welfare charity the Irish Blue Cross, which reunited her with her dog after the dog ran away.

Saoirse Ronan Relationships:
Paul Ronan - Father
Monica Ronan - Mother
Saoirse Ronan Awards:
2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2007 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2007 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Nominee
2009 BAFTA Awards: Best Leading Actress - Nominee

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