Kate Mara

**Kate Rooney Mara**, born February 27, 1983, is a renowned American actress. She began her acting career in 1997 and steadily gained recognition for her versatility and the depth of characters she portrayed. Some of her memorable roles are those of the ambitious reporter Zoe Barnes in the Netflix political drama **House of Cards (2013–2014; 2016)**, Shari Rothenberg in the Fox thriller series **24 (2006)**, and as Hayden McClaine in the FX miniseries **American Horror Story: Murder House (2011)**. Her performance in the FX series **A Teacher (2020)**, where she played a teacher involved in an illicit relationship with an underage student, got her a nomination for Best New Scripted Series at the Independent Spirit Award as an executive producer. Aside from her contributions to television, Mara has also made a significant impact on the film industry. Making her film debut in **Random Hearts (1999)**, she has since been a part of several critically acclaimed movies including, **Brokeback Mountain (2005)**, **The Martian (2015)**, and **Fantastic Four (2015)** among others. Born into a family with substantial ties to the NFL, she has been active in the acting world since the age of nine. Despite experiencing initial setbacks and rejections, she remained resilient, soon launching a successful career in both television and film. She continues to draw acclaim for her acting prowess, contributing significantly to the television and film industry.