Saoirse Ronan – Biography, Awards, Movies, Early Life | Nazaara Box

🧒 Early Life & Background

Full Name: Saoirse Una Ronan
Born: April 12, 1994, Bronx, NY; raised in Carlow, Ireland.
Daughter of Irish parents Paul and Monica; grew up in a creative household before training as an actor.

🎭 Acting Debut & Breakthrough (2003–2009)

• TV debut in *The Clinic* (2003)
• Breakout in *Atonement* (2007) at age 13 – earned first Oscar nomination
• Critically praised for *The Lovely Bones* (2009)

🎬 Rise to Prominence (2010–2016)

• Lead in *Hanna* (2011), *Byzantium* (2012)
• Worked with Wes Anderson in *The Grand Budapest Hotel* (2014)
• *Brooklyn* (2015) brought another Oscar nomination and major acclaim
• Broadway debut in *The Crucible* (2016)

🏅 Awards & Acclaim

• 4× Oscar nominee: *Atonement*, *Brooklyn*, *Lady Bird*, *Little Women*
• Won Golden Globe for *Lady Bird* (2017)
• Multiple NYFCC, BAFTA, and SAG nominations; listed among greatest actors by NYT in 2020

🎭 Continued Success & Stage Work

• Lead roles in *Lady Bird* (2017), *Little Women* (2019), *Ammonite* (2020)
• Starred in *See How They Run* (2022), *Foe* (2023)
• West End debut as Lady Macbeth (2021)

🎥 Producer & Recent Projects

• Produced and starred in *The Outrun* (2024)
• Praised for work in Steve McQueen’s *Blitz* (2024)

🏠 Personal Life & Net Worth

• Married actor Jack Lowden in July 2024
• Holds dual Irish–US citizenship; net worth $10–15 million
• Runs Sad Dog Films and Slaney Productions; supports Irish charities and green causes

✅ Legacy & Impact

Saoirse Ronan is acclaimed for her emotional range, versatility, and elegant screen presence. A rare talent with 4 Oscar nods before 30, she’s also an emerging producer influencing indie cinema and stage. Her Irish-American identity adds to her global appeal as a modern screen icon.

Sources: Wikipedia, s-ronan.com, IMDb