Cate Blanchett

Australian actor (born 1969)

Catherine Elise Blanchett AC (/ˈblænət/;[1][2] born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actress, producer, and theatre director. She was born in Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia.

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett in 2020
Born
Catherine Élise Blanchett

(1969-05-14) 14 May 1969 (age 55)
NationalityAustralian
Alma materNational Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actress, Theatre Director
Years active1992-present
Spouse
Andrew Upton (m. 1997)
Children4
Parent(s)Robert Blanchett
June Blanchett
AwardsNBR Award for Best Cast
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
NBR Award for Best Supporting Actress
2001 The Man Who Cried ; The Shipping News ; The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Volpi Cup for Best Actress
2007 I'm Not There
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
2004 The Aviator
AFIA: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
1997 Thank God He Met Lizzie
AFIA: Best Actress in a Leading Role
2005 Little Fish
News Limited Readers' Choice Award
2005
BAFTA: Best Actress in a Leading Role
1998 Elizabeth
BAFTA: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2004 The Aviator
Golden Globe Award: Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama
1998 Elizabeth
Golden Globe Award: Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
2007 I'm Not There
SAG: Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
SAG: Outstanding Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
2004 The Aviator
Websitehttp://cateblanchett.net
Signature

In 1998 she won an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for playing Elizabeth I in Elizabeth. In 2005 she won Best Supporting Actress for playing Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator.

Regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation,[3][4] she is noted for her versatile roles in blockbusters, independent films, and in her stage work in various theatre productions. She has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and three British Academy Film Awards. In 2022 she was awarded with the international Goya award in Spain for her outstanding cinematographic career. That same year, she appeared in the movie Tár, which earned her multiple nominations such as for the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Filmography change

YearFilmRoleNotes and awards
1994Police Rescue: The MovieVivian
1996ParklandsRosie
1997Oscar and LucindaLucinda LeplastrierNominated - Australian Film Institute award, Best Lead Actress
Thank God He Met LizzieLizzieAustralian Film Institute award, Best Supporting Actress
Paradise RoadSusan Macarthy
1998ElizabethQueen Elizabeth IWon - Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama
Won - BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Won - BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Actress
Nominated - SAG award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
1999BangersJulie-Anne
The Talented Mr. RipleyMeredith LogueNominated - BAFTA for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Pushing TinConnie Falzone
An Ideal HusbandLady Gertrude Chiltern
2000The GiftAnnabelle "Annie" Wilson
The Man Who CriedLola
2001The Shipping NewsPetal Quoyle
Charlotte GrayCharlotte Gray
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingGaladrielNominated - SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast
BanditsKate WheelerNominated - Golden Globe for Best Actress - Comedy or Musical
Nominated - SAG award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2002The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersGaladrielNominated - SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast
HeavenPhilippa
2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingGaladrielWon - SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast
Won - BFCA award for Best Acting Ensemble
The MissingMagdalena 'Maggie' Gilkeson
Coffee and CigarettesHerself & Shelly
Veronica GuerinVeronica GuerinNominated - Golden Globe for Best Actress - Drama
2004The Life Aquatic with Steve ZissouJane Winslett-RichardsonNominated - BFCA award for Best Acting Ensemble
The AviatorKatharine HepburnWon - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Won - BAFTA award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Won - SAG award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - BFCA award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress
2005Little FishTracy HeartWon - Australian Film Institute award for Best Lead Actress
2006BabelSusan JonesWon - Gotham Award for Best Ensemble
Nominated - SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated - BFCA award for Best Acting Ensemble
The Good GermanLena Brandt
Notes on a ScandalSheba HartNominated - BFCA for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - SAG for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
2007Hot FuzzJanineUncredited Cameo
Elizabeth: The Golden AgeQueen Elizabeth INominated - BFCA award for Best Actress[5][6]
Nominated - Golden Globe for Best Actress - Drama
Nominated - SAG award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[7]
Nominated - BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[8]
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Actress
I'm Not ThereJude Quinn (Bob Dylan)Won - Volpi Cup for Best Actress
Won - Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress
Won - Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - BFCA award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - SAG award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
2008Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullAgent Irina Spalko
The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonDaisy
2009Fantastic Mr. FoxMrs. FoxVoice
2013Blue JasmineJeanette "Jasmine" Francis
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugGaladriel
2014The Monuments MenClaire Simone
How to Train Your Dragon 2ValkaVoice
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesGaladriel
2015Knight of CupsNancy
CinderellaStepmother
CarolCarol Aird
TruthMary Mapes
ManifestoVarious


References change

  1. "Say How: B". National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Archived from the original on 7 May 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  2. "Cate Blanchett | Biography, Movies, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  3. Grierson, Will Leitch, Tim (3 November 2017). "Every Cate Blanchett Performance, Ranked". Vulture. Retrieved 10 December 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Cate Blanchett in 10 memorable roles". Vogue Paris. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  5. Into the Wild Leads Critics Choice Nominations with Seven! Archived 2008-01-13 at the Wayback Machine. Awards Daily Oscar Watch.
  6. BFCA Nominees 2007 Archived 2005-12-14 at Archive.today. Broadcast Film Critics Association.
  7. Nominations Announced for the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Archived 2008-05-13 at Archive.today. SAG Awards.org.
  8. BAFTA Nominees Archived 2008-04-22 at the Wayback Machine. Awards Daily Oscar Watch.