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Sharon Rooney is a Scottish actress recognized primarily for her breakout role in the television series My Mad Fat Diary. In 2023, she played Lawyer Barbie in the Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

In My Mad Fat Diary, a British teen comedy-drama aired on E4, Rooney gave a heart-wrenching performance as Rae Earl, a music-loving teenager dealing with mental health issues. The series, which ran from 2013 to 2015, was lauded for its honest portrayal of mental health and the pressures of adolescence, earning Rooney a nomination for the Most Promising Newcomer at the British Academy Scotland Awards. Sharon then showcased her versatility in Two Doors Down, a Scottish sitcom, and Brief Encounters, a drama series set in the 1980s. In cinema, she secured a role in Disney’s 2019 adaptation of Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton, playing Miss Atlantis, the mermaid performer. This portrayal earned Rooney significant recognition from global audiences.

Rooney’s collaborations with other artists have added significant depth to her career. Notably, her portrayal of Sophie in the movie Wild Rose, working alongside Jessie Buckley and Julie Walters, showcased her knack for inhabiting complex characters. In Zog and the Flying Doctors, an animated short film, she voiced the character of Princess Pearl, collaborating with notable actors Lenny Henry and Rob Brydon. On stage, she worked with renowned theatre director Marianne Elliott in the production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. In the series Finding Alice, she acted alongside Keeley Hawes and Joanna Lumley, further cementing her standing in the industry.

Throughout her career, Rooney has been the recipient of several distinctions. For her role in My Mad Fat Diary, she was nominated for a BAFTA Scotland award for Best Television Performance. In 2016, she was named by The Independent as one of the 100 most influential people in the UK for her on-screen depiction of mental health issues. In 2019, she was part of the ensemble that received the British Animation Award for Zog.