Saoirse Ronan

Biography

Saoirse Ronan is an American-born Irish actress known for her work in period dramas since adolescence. Her breakthrough role came as a precocious teenager in the film Atonement (2007), earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has since received critical acclaim for performances in Brooklyn, Lady Bird, and Little Women, winning a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Jo March in Lady Bird (2017).