American actress known for "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and "Carol", with two Academy Award nominations and a Best Actress prize at Cannes.
Background
Born Patricia Rooney Mara in Bedford, New York, into NFL ownership families on both sides — the Maras of the New York Giants and the Rooneys of the Pittsburgh Steelers — she studied international social policy at New York University.
Career
David Fincher cast her in “The Social Network” (2010) and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011), her star-making role. Todd Haynes’ “Carol” (2015) opposite Cate Blanchett brought a Cannes Best Actress prize.
Style
Mara is recognized for choosing dark and restrained material. She co-founded the production company Excellent Cadaver with sister Kate Mara and produced the political comedy “Don’t Worry Darling” through it.
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