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Rose Byrne Biography

Birth Name:

Mary Rose Byrne

Birth Place:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Profession

Actor

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
Did her own singing for her role as Jackie Q in 2010's Get Him to the Greek
Made People magazine's 2012 Most Beautiful list

2015Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actress in a Comedy: nominated
2013AACTA Awards-Best Lead Actress: winner
2011Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2010Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2009Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2009Australian Film Institute Awards-International Award for Best Actress: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2007Australian Film Institute Awards-International Award for Best Actress: winner
2003Australian Film Institute Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2000Venice Film Festival-Best Actress: winner