Birthplace: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
biography
After graduating from the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts in Perth and appearing extensively on Australian TV in series including "Halifax f.p.", dark-haired, porcelain-skinned actress Frances O'Connor made her film debut in Emma-Kate Croghan's surprise hit "Love and Other Catastrophes" in 1996. She played Mia, a self-assured film student facing difficulties with school administration and romantic problems with her girlfriend Danni (Radha Mitchell). The actress' impressive turn as the staunch and spunky young woman in this Australian independent garnered notice and acclaim. Hot on
Born in Oxford, England but raised in Perth, Australia
Spent one year in Japan modeling and teaching English as a second language
After graduation from drama school, joined Melbourne Theatre Company
1995
Appeared in the Australian TV series "Halifax f.p."
1996
Feature debut in "Love and Other Catastrophes", playing a lesbian university student as part of an ensemble that also included Matt Day; also sang in the film
