Age: 32
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Saoirse Una Ronan (/ˈsɜːrʃə ˈuːnə ˈroʊnən/ SUR-shə OO-nə ROH-nən; born 12 April 1994) is an American-born Irish actress. Primarily known for her work in period dramas since adolescence, she has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for four Academy Awards and seven British Academy Film Awards. Ronan made her acting debut in 2003 on the Irish medical drama series The Clinic and had her breakthrough role as a precocious teenager in the period drama film Atonement (2007), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her career progressed with starring roles in The Lovely Bones (2009) and Hanna (2011) and a supporting role in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). Ronan received critical acclaim and nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing an Irish immigrant in New York in Brooklyn (2015), the eponymous high school senior in Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird (2017)—which won her a Golden Globe—and Jo March in Gerwig's Little Women (2019). Ronan has since produced and starred in the drama The Outrun (2024). On stage, Ronan portrayed Abigail Williams in the 2016 Broadway revival of The Crucible and Lady Macbeth in the 2021 West End revival of The Tragedy of Macbeth. In 2016, she was featured by Forbes in two of their 30 Under 30 lists, and in 2020, The New York Times ranked her tenth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century. Description above from the Wikipedia article Saoirse Ronan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Saoirse Ronan
Martha Plimpton
for Martha Plimpton in Emerald Star: The Kerri Green Journey
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"Emerald Star: The Kerri Green Journey" takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the life of Kerri Green, an actress who made a significant impact during her time in the spotlight before choosing to retire from acting in 2012. Born with a natural talent for storytelling, Kerri's early years are marked by her passion for the arts and her determination to succeed. The film begins by chronicling Kerri's rise to fame in the 1980s with her iconic role in 'The Goonies' and her subsequent performances in beloved films like 'Lucas' and 'Summer Rental.' Audiences will be transported back to this era, reliving the magic of her performances and her unique on-screen presence. However, "Emerald Star" delves deeper into Kerri's life beyond Hollywood. It explores the personal and professional reasons behind her decision to retire from acting at the height of her career. The film portrays her pursuit of a more fulfilling and authentic life, away from the pressures of the entertainment industry.
