Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett at Oscars
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AKA:
Catherine Elise Blanchett
Nationality:
Australian
Birthdate:
05/14/1969
Birthplace:
Melbourne, Australia
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biography
A gifted performer who developed her talent at a young age, Cate Blanchett grew into exceptional actress who achieved international acclaim with her stunning Oscar-nominated turn as a young Elizabeth I in Shekhar Kapur’s “Elizabeth” (1998). Prior to that role, the engaging Australian found herself thrust in the spotlight with just her third feature, "Oscar and Lucinda" (1997), starring opposite Ralph Fiennes. As the headstrong proto-feminist heiress whose penchant for gambling draws her to a clergyman with the same predilections, Cate Blanchett delivered a star-making performance that Continued
Credits
Jude
2007
Queen Elizabeth I
2007
Sheba Hart
2007
Lena Brandt
2006
Susan
2006
Tracy Heart
2006
Katharine Hepburn
2004
Jane Winslett-Richardson
2004
Herself
2004
Veronica Guerin
2003
Philippa
2002
Charlotte Gray
2001
Petal Bear
2001
Kate Wheeler
2001
Lola
2001
Annie Wilson
2000
Meredith Logue
1999
Gertrude
1999
Connie Falzone
1999
Elizabeth I
1998
Lucinda Leplastrier
1997
Susan Macarthy
1997
Lizzie O'Hara
Maggie Gilkeson
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Born and raised in Melbourne
 
Appeared as an extra in a film made in Egypt while visiting the country on holiday
 
Attracted attention for her performance in "Electra" at the National Institute of Dramatic Art
1992 
Joined Sydney Theatre Company, appeared in "Oleanna," starring opposite Geoffrey Rush
1993 
Made TV debut in a commercial
1994 
TV acting debut in episodes of the Australian series "Police Rescue"
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