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Name: Saoirse Ronan
Current Age: 16
Birth Date: 12th April 1994
Birth Place: New York City, New York
Currently Resides: County Carlow, Ireland
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Paul and Monica Ronan
Pets: Border Collie, Sassy
Trivia
001. Her first name is Irish and means "freedom".
002. Keira Knightley is her role model.
003. As a baby, accompanied her dad Paul on the set of The Devil's Own and was picked up by Brad Pitt.
004. Her father is established actor Paul Ronan, known for films like The Devil's Own and Veronica Guerin.
005. Her parents are Paul and Monica Ronan.
006. Has a border collie dog named Sassy.
007. Was in New Zealand when it was announced that she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Atonement.
008. Was ranked #23 on Entertainment Weekly's 2008 '30 Under 30' actress list.
009. Although she was born in New York City, she was raised in Ireland.
010. She doesn't watch football (soccer), but supposes she supports Manchester United.
011. She says she misses her dog Sassy the most whilst she's away from home.
012. Her favorite books are "City of Ember" and "The Secret of Platform 13".
013. Has an uncanny ear for accents, including English and American.
014. Is the eleventh youngest actress to be nominated for an Academy Award.
015. She moved to Ireland when she was 3 years of age from the Bronx and has lived there ever since.
016. Likes Hollywood, but doesn't want to live there.
017. She is a fan of Lady Gaga and Fleetwood Mac.
018. She received the charm bracelet her character Susie wears in The Lovely Bones as a gift.
019. She is currently homeschooled.
020. She loves the "Charlie Bit My Finger" video on Youtube.
021. She learned to surf in Ireland during the summer of 2009.
022. Says she is "obsessed" with Farmville on Facebook.
023. Her nickname is Sersh.
024. Says she has a phobia of needles.
025. Was picked by Peter Jackson for the role of Susie Salmon based on a homemade audition tape.
026. She wants to direct and write movies when she is older.
027. She wants to attend New York University and study film.