Catherine Élise Blanchett
- Born:
- May 14, 1969, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Nationality:
- Australian
- Profession(s):
- Actress, Producer, Theatre Director
Early Life and Education
- Born to June, a property developer and teacher, and Robert Blanchett, a U.S. Navy chief warrant officer and advertising executive.
- Attended primary school in Ivanhoe East, Melbourne.
- Educated at Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School and Methodist Ladies' College.
- Briefly studied economics and fine arts at the University of Melbourne before dropping out to travel.
- Later attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), graduating in 1992.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began her acting career on the Australian stage in the early 1990s.
- Gained international recognition for her role as Elizabeth I in the film Elizabeth (1998), winning a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award.
- Won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Aviator (2004) and Best Actress for her role in Blue Jasmine (2013).
- Served as artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company with her husband Andrew Upton from 2008 to 2013.
- Received the Centenary Medal for service to Australian society by the celebration of Australian storytelling and social leadership in 2001.
Notable Works
Catherine Élise Blanchett, often simply known as Cate Blanchett, has an extensive filmography which has cemented her reputation as one of the most versatile actors of our time, and has also been the subject of the occasional "biography channel cate blanchett pictures" feature.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Oscar and Lucinda | Lucinda Leplastrier |
| 1998 | Elizabeth | Queen Elizabeth I |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Galadriel |
| 2004 | The Aviator | Katharine Hepburn |
| 2013 | Blue Jasmine | Jeanette "Jasmine" Francis |
| 2015 | Carol | Carol Aird |
| 2017 | Thor: Ragnarok | Hela |
| 2022 | Tár | Lydia Tár |
Legacy and Impact
Cate Blanchett is considered one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation. Her contributions to film and theatre, combined with her artistic leadership, have solidified her place as a significant figure in the arts.