Actress

Cate Blanchett

Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaBorn May 14, 1969Australian
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Biography

Cate Blanchett is one of cinema's most versatile and commanding presences, equally at home in epic fantasy, intimate character studies, and avant-garde art films. A two-time Academy Award winner — for The Aviator and Blue Jasmine — she is revered for her intelligence, transformative physicality, and willingness to take creative risks. Her portrayal of Lydia Tár in Tár (2022) earned universal acclaim and her third Oscar nomination for Best Actress. As a former artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company, Blanchett brings a theatrical depth to every screen performance.

Top Movies

1Tár
2Blue Jasmine
3Carol
4The Aviator
5Notes on a Scandal
6Elizabeth
7Lord of the Rings trilogy
8Thor: Ragnarok
9Nightmare Alley
10Manifesto

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