Childhood and Education Journey of Kate Mara in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 17, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Kate Mara. A timeline of key moments.

Kate Mara is an American actress prominent in television. She gained recognition for her role as reporter Zoe Barnes in the Netflix series House of Cards. Other notable TV roles include Shari Rothenberg in 24, Hayden McClaine in American Horror Story: Murder House, Patty Bowes in Pose and a teacher in A Teacher. She is known for her performances in thriller and drama series.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1925: Family NFL Ownership

In 1925, the Mara family on Kate Mara's father's side held ownership in the NFL's New York Giants.

1933: Family NFL Ownership

In 1933, the Rooney family on Kate Mara's mother's side held ownership in the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers football team.

1950: Historical Event in Stone of Destiny

The 2008 film "Stone of Destiny" starring Kate Mara is about the theft of the Stone of Scone on Christmas Day, 1950.

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1959: Wellington Mara Co-Owned Giants

From 1959, Wellington Mara co-owned the Giants football team.

1970: Marshall University Plane Crash

In 2006, Kate Mara appeared in "We Are Marshall", which recalled the aftermath of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash.

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1972: Timothy James Rooney Operates Yonkers Raceway

Since 1972, Kate Mara's maternal grandfather, Timothy James "Tim" Rooney, has operated Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, New York.

February 27, 1983: Kate Mara's Birth

On February 27, 1983, Kate Rooney Mara was born. She is an American actress known for her work in television and film.

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2005: Death of Wellington Mara

In 2005, Wellington Mara, Kate Mara's paternal grandfather, who co-owned the New York Giants football team, passed away. His son, John Mara, Kate's uncle, succeeded him.