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Encyclopedia > Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan
Born April 12, 1994 (1994-04-12) (age 14)[1]
New York City, New York[2]
Years active 2003 - present

Saoirse Ronan (pronounced /ˈsirʃə ˈroʊnən/[3]; born April 12, 1994) is an Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominated —Irish-American child actress. She is the fifth youngest person to be nominated for an Academy Award (after fellow nominee Abigail Breslin). is the 102nd day of the year (103rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... New York, New York redirects here. ... The IFTA Award (Irish Film & Television Award) first appeared in 1999. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... is the 102nd day of the year (103rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a British organization that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, childrens film and television, and interactive media. ... The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ... Irish Americans (Irish: Gael-Mheiriceánach) are citizens of the United States who can claim ancestry originating in the west European island of Ireland. ... Abigail Kathleen Breslin (born 1996) is an American actress. ...

Contents

Biography

Career

Ronan got her start on multiple episodes of two Irish television series, The Clinic (as Rhiannon Geraghty) and Proof (as Orla Boland, a role that she took over from Emma Bolger, who played Orla in the first season), from 2003-2005. Her first major motion picture appearance to be filmed was in the movie Death Defying Acts, although its release has been delayed until 2008. She appears in starring roles in the films Atonement, for which she received an Oscar nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role at the 80th Academy Awards, and The Lovely Bones. She recently signed on at CAA.[4] Death Defying Acts is a co-production between BBC films, the UK film council, and Myriad Productions, starring Guy Pearce and Catherine Zeta Jones. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the film industry. ... The 80th Academy Awards ceremony, honoring the best in film for 2007, was broadcast from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on ABC beginning at 5:30 p. ... The Lovely Bones is a film adaptation of the 2002 American novel The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, currently scheduled to be released on March 13, 2009. ... Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a talent and literary agency which represents a vast array of actors, musicians, writers, directors, and athletes, as well as a variety of companies and their products. ...


Personal life

Ronan was born in New York City, New York,[2] the daughter of Irish parents Monica and Paul Ronan, the latter an actor, and was raised in Ireland. As a small child, she sometimes accompanied her father on the set when he worked on films such as The Devil's Own and Veronica Guerin. She currently attends school in the FCJ Convent in Bunclody, Ireland[5] and lives in County Carlow.[6] Ronan has a border collie named Sassy; she says she misses her dog the most when away filming.[7] New York, New York redirects here. ... For the 1916 silent film, see The Devils Own (1916 film). ... Veronica Guerin (July 5, 1958 - June 26, 1996) was an Irish journalist who was murdered in 1996 by Irish drug dealers. ... Statistics Province: Leinster County: Elevation: 75m Population (2006) 2300   Bunclody main square Bunclody (Irish: Bun Clóidí) is a small town in Ireland on the River Slaney on the border between Wexford and Carlow. ... Statistics Province: Leinster County Town: Carlow Code: CW Area: 896 km² Population (2006) 50,471 Website: www. ... The Border Collie is a breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. ...


Filmography

Year Title Role
2007 The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey Celia Hardwick
Atonement Briony Tallis (age 13)
I Could Never Be Your Woman Izzie
2008 Death Defying Acts Benji
City of Ember Lina Mayfleet
2009 The Lovely Bones Susie Salmon

2007 has been referred to, by film and media critics, as the year of the threequels, a nickname referring to both the 2004 summer movie season and several film franchises which premiered or had installments released in 2004, which appear again this year: Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Ocean... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... I Could Never Be Your Woman is a 2007 American romantic comedy film directed/written by Amy Heckerling and starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd. ... 2008 in film is slated to have releases such as: Iron Man, Rambo, Step Up 2 the Streets, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Lost Boys: The Tribe, The Dark... Death Defying Acts is a co-production between BBC films, the UK film council, and Myriad Productions, starring Guy Pearce and Catherine Zeta Jones. ... For the article of the upcoming film, see The City of Ember (film) The City of Ember is a 2003 apocalyptic book by Jeanne DuPrau. ... Lina Mayfleet is one of the two main characters in Jeanne DuPraus Ember books. ... // LR: Limited release in select cities WR: Wide-release to theaters IMAX: Release to IMAX theaters Beverly Hills Cop IV The Hobbit Interstellar Magneto (film) Smooth Criminal : The Michael Jackson Story Temeraire Tales from Earthsea - December 18 LR - Buena Vista Distribution - Goro Miyazaki (director) The Lost Tomb: A Neopets Adventure... The Lovely Bones is a film adaptation of the 2002 American novel The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, currently scheduled to be released on March 13, 2009. ...

Awards

Wins in bold text

Winners of the BAFTA Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... 65th Golden Globe Awards January 13, 2008 Picture - Drama: Picture - Musical or Comedy: TV Series - Drama: TV Series - Musical or Comedy: Miniseries or TV Movie: The 65th Golden Globe Awards, honouring the best in film and television of 2007, will be given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association on 13... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... The 80th Academy Awards ceremony, honoring the best in film for 2007, was broadcast from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on ABC beginning at 5:30 p. ... Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the film industry. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) is the largest film critics organization in the U.S. and Canada, representing 199 television, radio and online critics. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... The Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA) is an organization of 35 print, radio/TV and internet journalists from Dallas-Fort Worth-based publications. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... The Las Vegas Film Critics Society (LVFCS) is a non-profit organization, composed of selected print, television and internet film critics in the Las Vegas area. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... The London Film Critics Circle is a section of The Critics Circle, started in 1913 as an association for working British critics. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... The Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) , the professional association for film journalists, scholars and historians who publish their reviews, interviews and essays exclusively or primarily in the online media. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... The Phoenix Film Critics Society (PFCS) is an organization of film reviewers from Phoenix-based publications. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... The Satellite Awards are an annual award given by the International Press Academy. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ...

References

  1. ^ Debruge, Peter Saoirse Ronan], Variety (4 October 2007)
  2. ^ a b Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV - Oscar-nominated actress has family ties to Mercer County
  3. ^ See inogolo:pronunciation of Saoirse Ronan.
  4. ^ Dodd, Stacy. "Saoirse Ronan", Variety, 2007-06-12. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. 
  5. ^ Young Ardattin Star Has Five Movies About To Be Released. Kilkenny Advertiser. Retrieved on 2007-08-28.
  6. ^ Last, Jane. "Irish girl on verge of stardom", 2007-06-19. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. 
  7. ^ Bamigboye, Baz (31 August 2007) A Sassy surprise for young Saoirse, Daily Mail
  8. ^ BAFTA Nominees. Awards Daily Oscar Watch.
  9. ^ 2007 Golden Globe Awards
  10. ^ 2007 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
  11. ^ 2007 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards
  12. ^ 2007 London Film Critics Circle Awards
  13. ^ 2007 Online Film Critics Society Awards
  14. ^ 2007 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
  15. ^ 12th Satellite Awards
  16. ^ 2007 St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Awards

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