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Kate Mara Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards - TV Guide
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Two of her great-grandfathers are NFL team founders
Art Rooney, founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is her mother's grandfather, and Tim Mara, founder of the New York Giants, is her father's grandfather
Fell in love with theater and acting after attending a performance of Les Miserables at age 9
Was accepted to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts but deferred attending due to her acting career
Got her big break with a supporting role in the 2005 Oscar-winning film Brokeback Mountain, in which she played Heath Ledger's daughter—despite being only four years younger than Ledger
Has sung the national anthem at New York Giants games, including the 2005 game honoring her late grandfather, former owner Wellington Mara; and the 2006 nationally televised season opener against the Indianapolis Colts
Missed attending the Pittsburgh Steelers' win in Super Bowl XL due to work in Los Angeles on an episode of 24
She has since included a clause in her contract allowing her to attend any Super Bowl games involving the Giants or Steelers
Is skilled as a dancer, mainly in jazz, tap and ballet
Awards
2014Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:nominated