Saoirse Ronan has grown from a child performer in Irish television into one of the most respected actresses of her generation. Born in New York to Irish parents and raised largely in Ireland, she gained worldwide attention with Atonement and later delivered acclaimed performances in Brooklyn, Lady Bird, and Little Women. Her career includes film, television, Broadway, the West End, and producing. Ronan has received four Academy Award nominations, along with major recognition from the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and IFTA.
Saoirse Ronan Quick Bio
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Full Name
Saoirse Una Ronan
Date of Birth
April 12, 1994
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Age
32 years old
Birthplace
The Bronx, New York City, United States
Nationality
Irish-American
Parents
Paul Ronan and Monica Ronan
Father
Paul Ronan, actor
Mother
Monica Ronan
Profession
Actress, Producer
Years Active
2003–present
Known For
Atonement, Brooklyn, Lady Bird, Little Women, The Outrun
First TV Appearance
The Clinic (2003)
First Film Appearance
I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)
Breakthrough Role
Briony Tallis in Atonement
Academy Award Nominations
4
Golden Globe Win
Best Actress – Musical or Comedy for Lady Bird
IFTA Awards
Multiple wins
Broadway Debut
The Crucible (2016)
West End Role
Lady Macbeth in The Tragedy of Macbeth
Spouse
Jack Lowden
Marriage
2024
Children
One child
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Estimated Net Worth
Approximately $9 million
Main Source of Wealth
Acting, producing and stage work
Major Career Breakthrough
Atonement (2007)
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Agatha
Brooklyn
Eilis Lacey
Lady Bird
Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots
Little Women
Josephine “Jo” March
The Outrun
Rona
Producer Credit
The Outrun
Current Career Status
Established international actress and producer
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A Timeline Saoirse Ronan
Year
Career & Life Milestone
1994
Born on April 12, 1994, in The Bronx, New York City, to Irish parents Paul and Monica Ronan.
2003–2004
Began acting professionally with a role in the Irish television series The Clinic.
2007
Appeared in I Could Never Be Your Woman and gained major international attention as Briony Tallis in Atonement.
2008
Received her first Academy Award nomination for Atonement and won the IFTA Rising Star Award.
2009
Starred as Susie Salmon in The Lovely Bones.
2010–2011
Appeared in The Way Back and starred in Hanna.
2014
Appeared in Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel as Agatha.
2015
Starred as Eilis Lacey in Brooklyn and received her second Oscar nomination.
2016
Made her Broadway debut in The Crucible.
2017–2018
Starred in Lady Bird, earning another Oscar nomination and winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress – Musical or Comedy.
2018
Played Mary, Queen of Scots and worked alongside Jack Lowden.
2019–2020
Starred as Jo March in Little Women and received her fourth Academy Award nomination.
2021
Appeared in the West End production of The Tragedy of Macbeth.
2024
Starred in The Outrun, became involved as a producer, and married Jack Lowden.
2025
Received two IFTA Awards for The Outrun and Blitz.
2025
Welcomed her first child with Jack Lowden.
2026
Continued her film career with projects including Bad Apples.
Saoirse Ronan Family
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Saoirse Ronan
Irish-American actress and producer
Father – Paul Ronan
Irish actor who worked in film and television
Mother – Monica Ronan
Saoirse’s mother, who supported her during her early acting years
Husband – Jack Lowden
Scottish actor who worked with Saoirse on Mary Queen of Scots and The Outrun
Marriage
Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden married privately in 2024
Child
The couple welcomed their first child in September 2025
Family Background
Born in New York and raised largely in Ireland, Saoirse has strong Irish family roots
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