Kate Mara is an American actress and producer who is best known for her roles in films such as Iron Man 2, Fantastic Four, Transcendence, and House of Cards. She has also appeared in television series such as American Horror Story, 24, and Entourage. She is the daughter of NFL team owners Timothy and Kathleen Mara, and the great-granddaughter of both the founder of the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Read on to learn more about her early life, career beginnings, and recent projects.
Early Life
Mara was born in Bedford, New York, and grew up in nearby Foxborough, Massachusetts. She is the second of four siblings, with two sisters and a brother. She attended the same high school as her two older siblings and graduated in 2001. After graduating, she attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where she studied musical theater.
Career Beginnings
Mara made her film debut in 1999 in the independent film Random Hearts. She then went on to appear in several independent films, including Tadpole, Brokeback Mountain, and We Are Marshall. She then made her big-screen debut in 2004 in the film The Girl Next Door. She then went on to appear in films such as Iron Man 2, Transcendence, and Fantastic Four.
Recent Projects
Mara has also appeared in television series such as American Horror Story, 24, and Entourage. She is best known for her role as Zoe Barnes in the Netflix series House of Cards. She also starred in the films Man Down, Chappaquiddick, and Meagan Leavey. She will be appearing in the upcoming film My Days of Mercy and the television series A Teacher.
Kate Mara has had an impressive career so far, and she continues to take on new and exciting projects. With her impressive pedigree and strong acting chops, she is sure to continue to have a successful career for years to come.
