Rooney Mara Phoenix, born Patricia Rooney Mara on April 17, 1985, is a highly acclaimed American actress with an impressive list of accolades, including nominations for Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and a British Academy Film Award. She gained recognition for her role in David Fincher's drama film "The Social Network" and achieved a career breakthrough as Lisbeth Salander in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Mara's career continued to flourish with leading roles in notable films such as "Side Effects," "Her," and "Carol," for which she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. Known for her charity work, Mara oversees the Uweza Foundation, supporting empowerment programs in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, and is the founder of the vegan clothing line Hiraeth Collective.Born and raised in Bedford, New York, Mara comes from a family deeply rooted in the sports industry, with her father serving as the senior vice president of player personnel for the New York Giants. She pursued her passion for acting after initially resisting it, inspired by classic movies and her sister, Kate Mara, who is also an actress. Mara's career began with appearances in television and independent films before landing her first lead role in "Tanner Hall."With her versatile acting skills and impactful performances, Rooney Mara Phoenix continues to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression in the world of cinema.

The Rooney family is an influential Irish-American family with deep connections to sports, acting, and politics. Emigrating from Ireland in the 1840s, the family laid its American roots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the 1880s. The Rooneys are best known for their ownership and operation of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. Art Rooney, the founder and owner of the team, established its legacy, with his brother James also playing for the Steelers in the 1920s. After Art's passing, ownership transferred to his son, Dan Rooney, who also served as a United States Ambassador to Ireland. The family's influence in the Steelers organization is noteworthy, with Dan Rooney's son, Art Rooney II, currently serving as the team president. The Rooneys' management approach has emphasized patience and consistency, evident in the team's stability with only three head coaches employed since 1969. This approach has yielded significant success, with the Steelers winning six Super Bowls in the post AFL–NFL merger era. Furthermore, the Rooney family's influence extended beyond the Steelers, as Dan Rooney's efforts led to the implementation of the "Rooney Rule," requiring teams to interview ethnic minority candidates for head coaching positions. The Rooneys also have ties to the Mara family, co-owners of the New York Giants, through their ancestral connections. The family underwent a significant ownership restructuring in 2008, complying with NFL ownership policies to ensure continued operation under the Rooney family. This

Rooney Brothers, comprised of John, Jacob, and Matthew Rooney, made a significant impact in the North Queensland building industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Irish immigrant brothers initially established a building and timber-milling business in Maryborough and later expanded to Townsville, where they played a pivotal role in the development of the area as the port for the nearby goldfields. Through their businesses, including architecture, construction, and timber-milling enterprises, the Rooneys controlled various stages of the building process, from logging to furniture manufacture, thus dominating the industry. Matthew Rooney, a prominent figure in Townsville, tragically perished in the SS Yongala shipwreck in 1911, leading to the decline of the Rooney firms. Despite their eventual decline, the legacy of Rooney Brothers lives on through significant works such as Yongala Lodge and St Mary's Church & Convent in Townsville. The impact of the Rooney Brothers on the North Queensland building industry remains a notable part of the region's history and heritage.