Rose Byrne is an Australian stage and screen actress known for leading roles in blockbuster comedies, independent dramas and horror films. Born in Sydney in 1979, she began acting in Australian film and television in the 1990s before moving into Hollywood productions. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, a Silver Bear and a Volpi Cup, and she is one of the few actors to have been nominated for the Triple Crown of Acting.
Early career
Byrne made her screen debut in the film Dallas Doll in 1994 at the age of 15. Through the 1990s she appeared in Australian television series and films, and she received international attention for her first leading film role in The Goddess of 1967, which won her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice International Film Festival. She then took supporting parts in Hollywood and British productions, including Troy and Marie Antoinette, before expanding her range.
Breakthrough in comedy
Byrne became a prominent comedic performer through films such as Get Him to the Greek, Bridesmaids and Neighbors. She also appeared in the Insidious horror franchise and the X-Men prequel films. On television she starred as Ellen Parsons in the legal thriller Damages, which earned her two consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and later led the Apple TV comedy series Physical.
Recent work
Byrne portrayed Gloria Steinem in the miniseries Mrs. America and starred on Broadway in revivals of stage comedies. Her performance as a troubled mother in the psychological drama If I Had Legs I'd Kick You earned her the Silver Bear, the Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.