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2 | ->''"I always wanted to be an actor, but I was always fighting it. It never seemed that honorable to me, and I guess I was always afraid that I might fail."'' |
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4 | Patricia Rooney Mara (born April 17, 1985 in Bedford, New York) is an American actress. |
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6 | The younger sister of fellow actress Creator/KateMara, she is named after the last names of her paternal and maternal families; her great-grandfathers, Art Rooney Sr. and Tim Mara, founded the [[UsefulNotes/NationalFootballLeague Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Football Giants]], respectively. (Kate has the same surnames, [[DoNotCallMePaul but Rooney made sure to not even use her given one]], saying she never felt like a "Tricia" and "Rooney" is more memorable.) |
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8 | She began her career acting in television and independent movies. Her first major starring role was as Nancy in ''Film/ANightmareOnElmStreet2010'', and she gained notable recognition for her role as Erica Albright, Mark Zuckerberg's ex-girlfriend, in Creator/DavidFincher's ''{{Film/The Social Network}}''. She had only two scenes in that movie, but apparently Fincher was impressed enough to cast her in the lead role of Lisbeth Salander in ''Film/TheGirlWithTheDragonTattoo2011'', which was his next film. Her career has continued from there with prominent roles in works of a variety of genres. |
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10 | Mara also oversees a charity called Faces of Kibera that helps orphans from the Kibera slum in Kenya. |
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12 | She is engaged to Creator/JoaquinPhoenix, and gave birth to their son in September 2020. He was named River for [[Creator/RiverPhoenix Joaquin's late brother]]. In February 2024 they reportedly were expecting a second child. |
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14 | !!Her Films: |
15 | * ''Tanner Hall'' (2009) as Fernanda |
16 | * ''Film/YouthInRevolt'' (2009) as Taggarty |
17 | * ''Film/{{A Nightmare On Elm Street|2010}}'' (2010) as Nancy Holbrook |
18 | * ''Film/TheSocialNetwork'' (2010) as Erica Albright |
19 | * ''Film/TheGirlWithTheDragonTattoo2011'' (2011) as Lisbeth Salander |
20 | * ''Film/AintThemBodiesSaints'' (2013) as Ruth Guthrie |
21 | * ''Film/SideEffects'' (2013) as Emily |
22 | * ''Film/{{her|2013}}'' (2013) as Catherine |
23 | * ''Trash'' (2014) as Olivia |
24 | * ''Film/{{Pan}}'' (2015) as Tiger Lily |
25 | * ''Film/{{Carol}}'' (2015) as Therese Belivet |
26 | * ''WesternAnimation/KuboAndTheTwoStrings'' (2016) as The Sisters |
27 | * ''Una'' (2016) as Una |
28 | * ''Film/{{Lion}}'' (2016) as Lucy |
29 | * ''The Secret Scripture'' (2016) as Rose |
30 | * ''Song to Song'' (2017) as Faye |
31 | * ''Film/AGhostStory'' (2017) as M |
32 | * ''Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot'' (2018) as Annu |
33 | * ''Film/MaryMagdalene'' (2018) as Mary Magdalene |
34 | * ''Literature/NightmareAlley'' (2021) as Molly Cahill |
35 | * ''Film/WomenTalking'' (2022) as Ona |
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37 | !!This actress's work provides examples of: |
38 | * DeadpanSnarker: A few of her characters qualify, frequently making sarcastic remarks. |
39 | * EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: At times, most notably as Lisbeth Salander, her hair is darkened to black, which with her pale skin makes them look rather creepy. |
40 | * EmotionlessGirl: A lot of her characters show little emotion usually. |
41 | * HugeGuyTinyGirl: She is quite petite at only 5'3 and she is often dwarfed by her co-stars, both male and female, as a result. |
42 | * MsFanservice: A curious case as she makes a point of bringing up discussions with directors but is willing to be naked if the character would be. |
43 | * ProductionPosse: Arguably in Creator/DavidFincher's, having been in two films and an ad campaign directed by him, and being attached at least one other production which never came to light. |
44 | * RavenHairIvorySkin: Most notably as Lisbeth Salander, with darker hair to go with her pale skin and her beauty is played up. |
45 | * ShrinkingViolet: A few of her characters fit this trope, being shy and very reserved. |
46 | * ThoseTwoActors: Has made 3 films with Joaquin Phoenix, appearing in ''Film/{{her|2013}}'', ''Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot'', and Film/MaryMagdalene. |
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