Sharon Rooney, 1988
Actors · October 22, 1988
Sharon Rooney
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Sharon Rooney is 37 years old, born October 22, 1988 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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About
Sharon Rooney is a Scottish actress from Glasgow known for her breakthrough role as Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary, which earned her critical acclaim and a BAFTA Scotland award. Born in 1988, she's since played Sophie in Two Doors Down, Miss Atlantis in Dumbo (2019), and Lawyer Barbie in Barbie (2023). As a Libra, she brings intensity and balance to her character work.
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Biography
Sharon Rooney is a Scottish actress from Glasgow born on 22 October 1988. Her breakthrough role as Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary earned her critical acclaim and launched her career into television. The role secured her a BAFTA Scotland nomination in 2013 and a win for Best Actor/Actress (Television) at the 2015 BAFTA Scotland ceremony.
Since then, Rooney has built a diverse screen presence. She played Sophie in Two Doors Down (2013; 2016–2017), appeared as Miss Atlantis in the 2019 Dumbo remake, and took on the role of Lawyer Barbie in the 2023 film Barbie. In 2024, she appeared in recurring roles across two projects: Daddy Issues and Nightsleeper, playing Catherine and Yas Brown respectively. Beyond BAFTA, she's received nominations from the Royal Television Society, Broadcasting Press Guild, and Young Scot Awards, and won a British Short Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in Do No Harm (2021).
As a Libra born in late October, Rooney carries the sign's natural balance and collaborative energy into her ensemble work. Actors perform across film, television, and theatre, bringing characters to life through interpretation and emotional depth. She continues to work actively in Scottish and British television production.
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Trivia
- Rooney earned a BAFTA Scotland nomination in 2013 for My Mad Fat Diary, then won the same award at the 2015 ceremony for her performance in the same series.
- She played Miss Atlantis in the 2019 Disney remake of Dumbo, a significant studio role early in her career expansion.
- In 2024, she juggled two separate television projects—Daddy Issues and Nightsleeper—in recurring roles.
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Sharon Rooney succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sharon Rooney?
- Sharon Rooney is 37 years old (born October 22, 1988).
- When is Sharon Rooney's birthday?
- Sharon Rooney was born on October 22, 1988.
- What is Sharon Rooney's zodiac sign?
- Sharon Rooney is a Libra, born October 22, 1988.
- What is Sharon Rooney's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sharon Rooney was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Sharon Rooney from?
- Sharon Rooney is from United Kingdom.
- What does Sharon Rooney do?
- Sharon Rooney is a actor.
- Is Sharon Rooney still alive?
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