How old is Kate Mara?

Kate Mara is 43 years old (born February 27, 1983).

Is Kate Mara still alive?

Yes, Kate Mara is still alive as of 2026, aged 43.

Where is Kate Mara from?

Kate Mara is from Bedford, New York, USA, United States.

What generation is Kate Mara?

Kate Mara is a Millennial, born in 1983.

Kate Mara

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A member of the Millennial generation, Kate Mara was born in 1983 in Bedford, New York, USA and went on to become a celebrated Actor.

Kate Rooney Mara (born February 27, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for her work in television, playing reporter Zoe Barnes in the Netflix political drama House of Cards (2013–2014; 2016), computer analyst Shari Rothenberg in the Fox thriller series 24 (2006), wronged mistress Hayden McClaine in the FX miniseries American Horror Story: Murder House (2011), Patty Bowes in the first season of the FX drag ball culture drama series Pose (2018), and a teacher who begins an illicit relationship with an underage student in the FX miniseries A Teacher (2020).

"Her compelling portrayal of ambitious reporter Zoe Barnes in the critically acclaimed Netflix political drama "House of Cards" became a defining moment." — About Kate Mara

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Born

Years in career25 years active

February 27th, 1983

Birthplace

Bedford, New York, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Millennial

Career

25 years

Region

North America

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How Kate Mara compares to other Actors

🎂Kate Mara is 10 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Kate Mara	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	43	53	-10 yrs
Career length	25 yrs	~35 yrs	-10 yrs
Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Kate Mara

Did you know?

Did you know that Kate Mara's family lineage includes founders of two major NFL franchises, making her a unique link to American sports history?

5 Lesser-known facts

Both her maternal and paternal great-grandfathers founded NFL teams (Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants, respectively).
She is a fourth-generation owner of the New York Giants through her father's side of the family.
Kate Mara has been a devoted vegan and animal rights advocate since 2011.
Her first major film role was in the 1999 independent drama "Joe the King" at age 16.
She married her "Fantastic Four" (2015) co-star, British actor Jamie Bell, in 2017.

Career highlight

Her compelling portrayal of ambitious reporter Zoe Barnes in the critically acclaimed Netflix political drama "House of Cards" became a defining moment. This role solidified her status as a formidable talent in the new landscape of streaming television and garnered widespread recognition.

Legacy

Mara is known for embodying complex and often morally ambiguous characters, contributing to her legacy as an actress who consistently chooses challenging and impactful roles across diverse genres.