Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Australian, Actress
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Catherine Elise Blanchett AC ( BLAN-chit; born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actor. Regarded as one of the finest performers of her generation, she is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage. She has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Cate Blanchett was born on Wednesday, 14 May 1969 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Her full name at birth was Catherine Elise Blanchett. She is best known as an actress. Blanchett's country of citizenship (nationality) is Australian. Cate attended high school at Methodist Ladies College, Melbourne, Australia. For university, she studied at Melbourne University (dropped out). Her religion is listed as Christian. She is 5' 8½" (174 cm) tall and weighs 140 lbs (64 kg) with a slim build. She has blue eyes and blonde hair (color). Her net worth is reported to be $85,000,000 US dollars. Cate Blanchett is 55 years old and her zodiac star sign is Taurus.

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Full name at birth
Catherine Elise Blanchett
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Claim to fame
Elizabeth, The Lord of The Rings, The Hobbit, Carol, Tar.
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Date of birth
14 May 1969
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Place of birth
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Actress
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5' 8½" (174 cm)
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Weight
140 lbs (64 kg)
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Residence
Crowborough, East Sussex, England
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Net worth
$85,000,000 USD
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High school
Methodist Ladies College, Melbourne, Australia
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  • Melbourne University (dropped out)
  • National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australia (1992)
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United Agents
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Partner: Andrew Upton (Married) 3 children
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Andrew Upton and Cate Blanchett
I feel like I've been marinated in Australian theatre.
  • Was considered for the role of Jane Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005).
  • 1995: Nominated for Best Female Performance by the Melbourne Green Room Awards, for the Belvoir St Theatre Company's production of "Hamlet".
  • Was originally going to play the role of Anna in Mike Nichols's latest film Closer (2004/I), but due to her second pregnancy she had to drop out, so it was recast with Julia Roberts instead.
  • Appeared next to Hugo Weaving in 9 different projects: "Bordertown" (1995) (mini), "Drama School" (2000), Little Fish (2005), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (2004) (VG), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' (2002) (V), Quest for the Ring (2001) (TV).
  • In "The Lord of the Rings", she worked with Elijah Wood and Sean Astin, who played "Frodo" and "Sam", respectively. Also appearing with her in those films, as well as in The Aviator (2004), was Ian Holm, who played "Frodo" in the BBC radio series. In Notes on a Scandal (2006), she worked with Bill Nighy, who played "Sam" in the BBC radio series. In Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), she worked with Samantha Morton, who is engaged to Ian Holm's son, Harry Holm.

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