Rooney Mara

About Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara, born on April 17, 1985, in Bedford, New York, USA, is an American actress known for her captivating performances and distinct film roles. She rose to prominence with her role in the psychological thriller "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (2011), earning critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination. Mara's ability to portray complex characters has made her a sought-after talent in the film industry. Beyond her acting career, she is recognized for her involvement in philanthropy and social causes.

Born into both the Mara and Rooney familes, she graduated from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2010.

Siblings Kate and Rooney Mara come from an extremely influential family, but their parents aren't Hollywood royalty, they're heirs to Multi-Billion Dollar Football Empires.

Kate and Rooney's mother is Kathleen Rooney, whose family owns the Pittsburgh Steelers, and their father is Christopher Mara, whose family owns the majority of the New York Giants franchise. The Mara family has maintained ownership over the New York Giants since Kate and Rooney's Great-Grandfather Tim Mara took control of the newly formed team in 1925. However, a 1991 family feud led to half the family selling their shares, per The Wall Street Journal. Still, Christopher is the senior player personnel executive for the Giants, and his brother, John Mara, is CEO.

Meanwhile, the Rooney family has owned the majority of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 1933, per Sports Illustrated, when another one of Kate and Rooney's Great-Grandfathers, Art Rooney, launched the team in 1933.

Her older sister is actress Kate Mara.