Rose Byrne
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Born | Mary Rose Byrne 24 July 1979 Balmain, New South Wales, Australia |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1994–present |
Mary Rose Byrne[1][2] (born 24 July 1979) is an Australian actress.
Byrne made her screen debut in 1994 with a small role in the film Dallas Doll.[3] In 2000, she played a leading role in the Australian film The Goddess of 1967, which brought her a Venice Film Festival award for Best Actress.[4]
From 2007 to 2012, she played Ellen Parsons in the cable television series Damages, which earned her two Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations. Along with co-star Glenn Close, she appeared in all of the show's fifty-nine episodes. In 2011, she starred in the critically acclaimed and financially successful films Insidious, X-Men: First Class, and Bridesmaids.
Early life
Byrne was born in Balmain, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, and is of Irish and Scottish descent.[5][6] She is the daughter of Jane, a primary school administrator, and Robin Byrne, a semi-retired statistician and market researcher.[7] She is the youngest of their four children; she has an older brother, George, and two older sisters, Alice and Lucy. In a 2009 interview, Byrne stated that her mother is an atheist, while both she and her father are agnostics.[8]
Byrne attended Balmain Public School and Hunters Hill High School before attending Bradfield College in Crows Nest.[9] She later moved to Newtown and Bondi.[10] She began taking acting classes at age eight, joining the Australian Theatre for Young People and later attended the University of Sydney.[9] In 1999, Byrne studied acting at the Atlantic Theatre Company, which was developed by David Mamet and William H. Macy.[9]
Career
Acting
Byrne was cast in her first film role, Dallas Doll, when she was 13 years old.[11] She has appeared in several Australian television shows, such as Heartbreak High and Echo Point, and the film Two Hands with Heath Ledger. She appeared in The Date,[12] My Mother Frank, and Clara Law's The Goddess of 1967, the latter of which gained her the Volpi Cup for "Best Actress" at the 2000 Venice Film Festival. Byrne revealed in a post-award interview that, prior to winning the Venice Film Festival award, she was surprised by her own performance and found it confronting watching the film because her acting was "too depressing". Byrne admitted that "watching myself is confronting because I'm convinced I can't act and I want to get out, that's how insecure I am."[4]
Byrne appeared as a guest in an episode of the police drama series Murder Call. On stage, she played a lead role in La Dispute and in a production of Anton Chekhov's classic Three Sisters at the Sydney Theatre Company.[13] In 2002, Byrne made her first appearance in a Hollywood film with a small role as Dormé, the handmaiden to Natalie Portman's Senator Padmé Amidala, in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. She appeared the same year in City of Ghosts with Matt Dillon.
The year previously she had flown to the UK to shoot I Capture the Castle, Tim Fywell's adaptation of the 1948 novel of the same title by Dodie Smith. In the 2003 release, she portrayed Rose Mortmain, the elder sister of Romola Garai's Cassandra. In 2003, she starred in three Australian films: The Night We Called It a Day with Melanie Griffith and Dennis Hopper; The Rage in Placid Lake for which she was named Best Actress at the Australian Film Institute; and Take Away, another comedy. In 2004, Byrne starred as Briseis in Wolfgang Petersen's epic Troy.[14] She then reunited with Peter O'Toole in the BBC TV drama Casanova. Byrne appeared with Snoop Dogg in Danny Green's film The Tenants, based on Bernard Malamud's novel, and starred as Alex with Josh Hartnett and Diane Kruger in the romantic psychological thriller Wicker Park.[15]
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In 2006, Byrne portrayed Gabrielle de Polastron, duchesse de Polignac, a French aristocrat and friend of Marie Antoinette, in Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, with Kirsten Dunst, and appeared in The Dead Girl,[16] directed by Karen Moncrieff. In 2007, she played Cassie,[17] the pilot in Danny Boyle's science fiction suspense film[18] Sunshine;[19] followed by Scarlett Ross, an army medical officer in Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's science fiction horror 28 Weeks Later, the sequel to Boyle's 28 Days Later; then appeared in the independent film Just Buried,[20] a Canadian dark comedy written and directed by Chaz Thorne. From 2007, Byrne starred as Ellen Parsons in the FX drama production Damages, which ran for five seasons.[21][22] She appeared in the Australian film noir The Tender Hook with Hugo Weaving.
In 2009, Byrne co-starred with Nicolas Cage in the science fiction thriller Knowing. Later that year, she appeared in the indie film Adam, with Hugh Dancy. She appeared in the 2010 comedy film Get Him to the Greek, starring Russell Brand and Jonah Hill, and she was joint lead in the James Wan horror film Insidious, which premiered in September 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival[23] and went on general release on 1 April 2011.[24] Byrne also starred in the Kristen Wiig comedy Bridesmaids, released on 13 May 2011.[25][26] She played Moira MacTaggert in the X-Men spin-off X-Men: First Class, directed by Matthew Vaughn. The movie opened 3 June 2011.[27]
In 2013, Byrne appeared in the crime drama The Place Beyond the Pines, with Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper, and appeared in the comedy, The Internship, opposite Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson; and The Turning, a short film installment in a Tim Winton omnibus feature.[3] Byrne also played the newlywed wife in I Give It a Year, a comedy about the trials and tribulations of a couple during their first year of marriage.
Byrne worked again with fellow Australians James Wan and Leigh Whannell for the sequel to Insidious (the original film grossed US$97 million after a production budget of US$1.5 million was invested by Wan and Whannell).[28] Insidious: Chapter 2 was released on Friday, 13 September 2013, and also featured actors Patrick Wilson and Lin Shaye.[29] The film received mixed reviews from critics[30] and became the biggest opening day in US box office history for the month of September following its release.[31] Insidious: Chapter 2 was a financial success grossing over US$160 million against a budget of US$5 million.[32]
Other activities
Byrne was the face of Max Factor between 2004 and 2006 and named in the Most Beautiful People of 2007 list in Who Magazine.[33]
Byrne has supported UNICEF Australia by being the face of the 2007 Designers United campaign and a member of Tropfest jury in 2006 and Tropfest@Tribeca[34] in 2007. She is a graduate and ambassador for NIDA's (National Institute of Dramatic Art) Young Actors Studio.[35]
Personal life
Byrne was in a relationship with Australian writer, director and actor Brendan Cowell for over six years. Cowell moved from Sydney to New York City, following Byrne's success on Damages. The relationship ended in January 2010.[36] Previously, she dated Australian writer/director Gregor Jordan, who directed her in Two Hands.[37]
In 2012, Byrne began dating the actor Bobby Cannavale. Cannavale confirmed their relationship at the 2013 Emmy Awards ceremony during his acceptance speech for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award, "And I want to thank the love of my life, Rose [Byrne]."[38]
Byrne lives in New York and has said of this stage in her life that she remains insecure about a stable career, saying, "I don't think that [insecurity] ever leaves you. You're a freelancer. There's always an element of uncertainty."[3]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Dallas Doll | Rastus Sommers | |
1999 | Two Hands | Alex | |
1999 | The Date | Sophie | |
2000 | My Mother Frank | Jenny | |
2000 | The Goddess of 1967 | BG | |
2001 | The Pitch | Girl | |
2002 | Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones | Dormé | |
2002 | City of Ghosts | Sabrina | |
2003 | I Capture the Castle | Rose Mortmain | |
2003 | The Night We Called It a Day | Audrey Appleby | |
2003 | Monster | Uncredited Role | |
2003 | The Rage in Placid Lake | Gemma Taylor | |
2003 | Take Away | Sonja Stilano | |
2004 | Troy | Briseis | |
2004 | Wicker Park | Alex | |
2005 | The Tenants | Irene Bell | |
2005 | Casanova | Edith | BBC Mini series |
2006 | Marie Antoinette | Yolande de Polastron | |
2006 | The Dead Girl | Leah | |
2007 | Sunshine | Cassie | |
2007 | 28 Weeks Later | Major Scarlet Levy | |
2008 | Just Buried | Roberta Knickle | |
2008 | The Tender Hook | Iris | a.k.a. The Boxer and the Bombshell |
2009 | Knowing | Diana Wayland | |
2009 | Adam | Beth Buchwald | |
2010 | I Love You Too | Drunk Passenger | Cameo |
2010 | Get Him to the Greek | Jackie Q | |
2011 | Insidious | Renai Lambert | |
2011 | Bridesmaids[26] | Helen Harris | |
2011 | X-Men: First Class | Moira MacTaggert | |
2012 | The Place Beyond the Pines | Jennifer | |
2013 | I Give It a Year | Nat | |
2013 | The Internship | Dana | |
2013 | The Turning | Raelene | |
2013 | Insidious: Chapter 2 | Renai Lambert | |
2014 | This Is Where I Leave You | Penny | |
2014 | Neighbors | Kelly Radner | |
2014 | Annie | Grace Farrell | |
2014 | Unity | Narrator | Documentary |
2015 | Spy | Filming |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Echo Point | Belinda O Conor | 100 episodes |
1997 | Fallen Angels | Siobhan | Episode: "Lerve, Lerve, Lerve" |
1997 | Wildside | Heidi Benson | 2 episodes |
1999 | Big Sky | Angie | Episode: "A Family Affair" |
1999 | Heartbreak High | Carly Whitely | 3 episodes |
2000 | Murder Call | Sarah Watson | Episode: "Still Life" |
2007–2012 | Damages | Ellen Parsons | 59 episodes |
2013 | Portlandia | Fred's date | Episode: "Soft Opening" |
Year | Song | Artist | Notes |
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2000 | "Black the Sun" | Alex Lloyd | |
2002 | "I Miss You" | Darren Hayes | |
2007 | "Digital Versicolor" | Glass Candy |
Awards and nominations
References
- ^ "Rose Byrne talks Irish Roots – & movies Damages, Knowing & Get Him to the Greek". YouTube. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ Annette Dasey (10 June 2009). "Ten Minutes with Rose Byrne". Yahoo! 7 Lifestyle. Yahoo! Lifestyle Network. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ^ a b c Michael Bodey (27 February 2013). "A funny thing happened to Rose Byrne". The Australian. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ a b Paul Fischer (22 April 2001). "Interview: Rose Byrne for "The Goddess of 1967"". Dark Horizons. Dark Futures Pty. Limited. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ Burke, Gavin (25 March 2009). "Q&A With Star of 'Knowing', Rose Byrne". entertainment.ie. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ^ Lipworth, Elaine (31 July 2009). "Rose Byrne: 'I wanted to be Kylie Minogue'". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ^ "Rose Byrne Biography (1979–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ "Actress Rose Byrne on 'Knowing' Religion & the End of the World". Blackbookmag.com. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ a b c "Rose Byrne Biography". TV.com. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Rose Byrne, accidental star". 5 July 2003.
- ^ Sacha, Molitorisz (5 July 2007). Rose Byrne accidental star. The Age
- ^ "The Date (1999)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Rose Byrne- Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ Michael, Fitzgerard (18 May 2004)The Goddess of Troy The Time
- ^ Josh, Hartnett (July 2004).TV.com Rose Byrne Josh Hartnett's interview. Interview
- ^ Craig, Mathieson (15 June 2007). Rose by another name. The Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ Kevin, Maher (17 March 2007). Byrne as hot as the sun. The Time
- ^ Stacy, Layne (16 July 2007). Horror.com Rose Byrne Interview. Horror.com
- ^ Jack, Foley (18 April 2007). Sunshine Rose Byrne Interview. Indie London
- ^ Sharaff, Amy (10 September 2007). Byrne Confront gory scenes in Just Buried.[dead link] Metro Canada
- ^ Tim, Surette (14 August 2007). TV.com Q&A: Damages' Rose Byrne TV.com
- ^ Moore, Frazier (12 October 2007). Byrne is damaged lawyer on `Damages'.[dead link] "Associated Press"
- ^ "First Casting for James Wan's Now Filming Insidious". Bloody Disgusting. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ "Haunted House Film Insidious To Be Released on April Fool's Day". Shockya.
- ^ "Rose Byrne Signs on to the Untitled Kristen Wiig Project". Movieweb.com. 30 April 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ a b Garth, Franklin (18 June 2010) Several More Join Wiig's "Bridesmaids" darkhorizons.com
- ^ Keyes, Rob (16 August 2010). "Rose Byrne To Play Moira MacTaggert in X-Men: First Class". screenrant.com. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- ^ "Insidious Chapter 2". comingsoon.net. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ Zack Mandell (11 December 2012). "The "Insidious" Sequel: What Lies Ahead". Yahoo! Voices. Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "Insidious: Chapter 2". Metacritic. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ Mendelson, Scott (14 September 2013). "Friday Box Office: 'Insidious Chapter 2' Scares Up $20m on Friday the 13th". Forbes. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "Insidious Chapter 2 (2013)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ Bishop, Olivia (15 June 2007). "Most Beautiful People: Rose Byrne". Who. Archived from the original on 9 February 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ McCarthy, Sean L (31 August 2007). Tropfest@Tribeca comes to NYC . "Nydailynews"
- ^ "Actress Rose Byrne". Pbs.org. 20 July 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Rose Byrne and Brenden Cowell Split". Pedestrian TV.[dead link]
- ^ "Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ^ Michael Rothman (22 September 2013). "Bobby Cannavale Calls Rose Byrne 'Love of My Life' During Emmy Speech". ABC News. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
External links
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- Rose Byrne at IMDb
- Rose Byrne at AllMovie
- Rose Byrne at the TCM Movie Database
- 1979 births
- Australian agnostics
- Australian expatriate actresses in the United States
- Australian film actresses
- Australian people of Irish descent
- Australian people of Scottish descent
- Australian stage actresses
- Australian television actresses
- Living people
- Actresses from Sydney
- University of Sydney alumni
- Volpi Cup winners
- 20th-century Australian actresses
- 21st-century Australian actresses