**Saoirse Ronan** (born in New York, 1994) is an acclaimed Irish actress, recognized for her extraordinary screen presence and versatility. She achieved international fame and her first Academy Award nomination at a very young age with *Atonement* (2007).

Her career is studded with significant performances in films such as *The Lovely Bones* (2009) and *The Grand Budapest Hotel* (2014). She received further Academy Award nominations for her intense performances in *Brooklyn* (2015), Greta Gerwig's *Lady Bird* (2017), and *Little Women* (2019), where she delivered a memorable portrayal of Jo March.

Ronan is known for her ability to portray complex, resilient, and often introspective female characters, with remarkable emotional depth that spans various film genres.