Kate Mara is an American actress born to Kathleen McNulty Mara and Timothy Christopher Mara. Despite being extremely shy as a child, Kate developed a strong passion for acting early on. She participated in school plays and community theater, eventually enrolling in theater-arts schools to sharpen her skills.
Her professional career began at the age of 14 with an appearance on Law & Order in 1997. Two years later, she made her film debut in Random Hearts. Over the years, Kate Mara steadily built her reputation by taking on diverse roles across both television and film. Her TV credits include major appearances in 24, Entourage, American Horror Story: Murder House, and especially House of Cards, where her role as reporter Zoe Barnes earned her significant acclaim.
In cinema, Mara gained international attention through her role in the Oscar-winning film Brokeback Mountain. She went on to star in a range of films such as Shooter, We Are Marshall, 127 Hours, Transcendence, and Fantastic Four.
Off-screen, Kate Mara was previously in a relationship with actor Max Minghella from 2010 to 2014. In 2017, she married Jamie Bell, her Fantastic Four co-star.
Summary:
- Profession: American actress known for roles in House of Cards, Fantastic Four, The Martian, and A Teacher.
- Born: February 27, 1983, in Bedford, New York, USA
- Height: 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm)
- Net Worth: Estimated at $18 million.
- Personal Life: She has been married to actor Jamie Bell since 2017.
- Fun Fact: She comes from a prominent NFL family, with owner lineages of both the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kate Mara Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Kate Rooney Mara
- Nicknames: Kate
- Date of Birth: February 27, 1983
- Birthplace: Bedford, New York, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress, Producer
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Eye Color: Light Brown
- Hair Color: Red
Kate Mara Body Measurements, Height, Weight, Vital Statistics
Kate Mara Family Details:
- Father: Timothy Christopher Mara
- Mother: Kathleen McNulty Rooney
- Siblings: Rooney Mara, Daniel Mara, Conor Mara
- Spouse: Jamie Bell (married July 2017)
- Children: Two children (daughter born 2019, son born 2022)
Kate Mara Relationships History:
Kate Mara married British actor Jamie Bell in 2017. They are parents to two young children.
Kate Mara Career Highlights:
Early Career:
She began acting at age nine. Her first screen role was in Law & Order (1997), followed by guest roles in series like Nip/Tuck and 24.
Breakthrough Role:
Mara gained prominence playing Zoe Barnes in House of Cards (2013–14; 2016), earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress.
Other Notable Work:
- Fantastic Four (Invisible Woman, 2015)
- The Martian (2015) as Beth Johanssen
- Iron Man 2 (2010), 127 Hours (2010), Transcendence (2014)
- Voice roles in series like Tron: Uprising and Invincible
Kate Mara Distinctive Features:
- Slender, petite build
Kate Mara Net Worth:
- Her net worth is estimated at $18 million, earned from her film and television career.
Kate Mara Body Measurements:
Actress Kate Mara body measurements, including her weight, height, shoe size, and vital statistics, are compiled below.
- Build: Petite
- Height in Feet: 5 feet 2 inches
- Height in Centimeters: 157 cm
- Weight in Kilograms: 52 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 115 lbs
- Feet/Shoe Size: 7 (US)
- Cup Size: C
- Body Measurements: 34–23–33 inches
Kate Mara Interesting Facts:
- She is a skilled jazz, tap, and ballet dancer.
- Her younger sister Rooney Mara is also an actress.
- She is vegan and an active supporter of animal rights.
- Kate Mara has learned various forms of dancing, including jazz and ballet.
- The actress has a celebrity crush on One Direction band member Harry Styles.
