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Mary Rose Byrne is an Australian actress. Renowned for her versatility across stage and screen, Byrne is particularly recognized for her leading roles in blockbuster comedies, independent dramas, and horror films. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, an Independent Spirit Award, three AACTA Awards, a Silver Bear and a Volpi Cup in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Actor Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Rose Byrne is an Australian actress who works in film, stage, and voice acting. Born Mary Rose Byrne in Balmain on July 24, 1979, she holds Australian citizenship and was educated at the University of Sydney. Her career began in 1994, and she has resided in Melbourne, Los Angeles, London, and New York City. She speaks English and identifies as an agnostic.

Byrne has received several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, and the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Notable works include *Peter Rabbit*, *Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway*, and *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem*. She is a member of the Democratic Party (United States) and has been in relationships with Brendan Cowell and Bobby Cannavale.

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Gender
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Active from
1979

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Instance of
human
Given name
Rose
Gender
female
Citizenship
Australia
Place of birth
Balmain
Occupation
voice actor
Languages spoken
English language
Religion
agnosticism
Hair colour
auburn hair
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Rose Byrne at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival-69730.jpg
Height
1.68
Number of children
2
Residence
New York City
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Rose Byrne
date of birth
1979-07-24
unmarried partner
Bobby Cannavale
start of work period
1994-00-00
name in native language
Rose Byrne
birth name
Mary Rose Byrne
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Mary Rose Byrne (born 24 July 1979) is an Australian actress. Renowned for her versatility across stage and screen, Byrne is particularly recognized for her leading roles in blockbuster comedies, independent dramas, and horror films. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, a Silver Bear and a Volpi Cup as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.

Byrne made her screen debut in the film Dallas Doll (1994), and continued to act in Australian film and television throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. She gained her first leading film role in The Goddess of 1967 (2000), which earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 57th Venice International Film Festival. She further demonstrated her range as an actress with roles in the comedy The Rage in Placid Lake (2003), the historical drama Marie Antoinette (2006), and the horror film 28 Weeks Later (2007).

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