Cate Blanchett
Birth Name: Catherine Élise Blanchett
Birth Date: 1969-05-14
Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Full Biography
Australian actor and producer Cate Blanchett was born on May 14, 1969. After graduating from NIDA, she began her acting career on stage, notably playing Electra (1992) and Hamlet (1994). She gained international recognition for her role as Elizabeth I in 'Elizabeth' (1998), winning Golden Globe and BAFTA awards. Blanchett's diverse filmography includes notable performances in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy (2001-2003) and 'The Hobbit' films (2012-2014). She has won two Academy Awards for her roles in 'The Aviator' (2004) and 'Blue Jasmine' (2013), among other accolades. Additionally, Blanchett served as artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company from 2008 to 2013.