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My sister started acting professionally when she was twelve, but I wanted to go to college first

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Rooney Mara
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: April 17
Actor
Fashion Designer
Film Actor
Film Actress
Film Producer
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Bedford
New York
Patricia Rooney Mara
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