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Hollywood Actress Cate Blanchett Profile

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Cate Blanchett Personal Details :
Actress Name: Cate Blanchett
Actress Full Name: Catherine Elise Blanchett
Date of Birth: May 14th, 1969, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Gender: Female
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Race or Ethnicity: White
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: Australian
Trade Mark: Known for playing many different roles with multifarious personalities, such as the young sensible English queen Elizabeth in 'Elizabeth' (1998), the rude, hustling wife in 'The shipping news' (2001) and the dangerous Russian villain in 'Indiana Jones & the kingdom of the crystal skull' (2007) among others.

Family and Friends of Cate Blanchett :
Father: Robert "Bob" Blanchett (Texas-born U.S. Navy Petty Officer, later worked as an advertising executive)
Mother: June (Property Developer and Teacher)
Brother: Bob (Computer Systems Engineer)
Sister: Genevieve (Theater Designer)
Son: Roman Robert Upton, Dashiell John Upton, Ignatius Martin Upton
Husband: Andrew Upton (Playwright and Screenwriter)
Friends: Nicole Kidman

Cate Blanchett Education :
High School: Methodist Ladies College, Melbourne, Australia, Ivanhoe East Primary School, Melbourne
University: Melbourne University, National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australia (1992)

Cate Blanchett Professional Details :
Occupation: Actress, Theatre Director
Major Genres: Documentary, News, Drama, Talk-Show
Years active: 1993 - Present
Debut Film: Police Rescue (1993)
First Major Screen Credit: Oscar and Lucinda (1997)
Career Highlights: Elizabeth, I'm Not There, The Aviator, The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001, 2002 and 2003), Babel, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Notes on a Scandal, The Talented Mr. Ripley
Claim to Fame: As Galadriel in the Movie "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy (2001, 2002 and 2003)

Cate Blanchett Magazine Appearances :
American Cinematographer, Elle, Entertainment Weekly, Film Comment, Gong, Harpers & Queen, Harper's Bazaar, Hör Zu, In Style, Interview, Movieline's Hollywood Life, Premiere, Renaissance, Rtv, The Independent Arts & Books Review, Time Out, Toallo vima, TV Hören und Sehen, TVFilm, USA Weekend, Vanity Fair, Veronica, Viasat Magazine, Vogue, W

Cate Blanchett TV commercial & Print Ads Appearances :
TV Commercial: Arnott's Tim Tam biscuits
Print ad: Donna Karan, Tresor perfume by Lancome

Cate Blanchett Other works :
Ambassador for the Australian Conservation Foundation's online campaign www.whoonearthcares.com
Works as the face of SK-II, the luxury skin care brand owned by Procter & Gamble

Cate Blanchett Awards and Achievements :

Year Result Award Category Movie/TV Series
2009 Nominated Saturn Award Best Actress The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
2009 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Acting Ensemble The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
2009 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Actress The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
2009 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite Female Action Star N/A
2009 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
2008 Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Elizabeth- The Golden Age (2007)
2008 Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Won International Award Best Actress Elizabeth- The Golden Age (2007)
2008 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Leading Actress Elizabeth- The Golden Age (2007)
2008 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Supporting Actress I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Actress Elizabeth- The Golden Age (2007)
2008 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Supporting Actress I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Won COFCA Award Best Supporting Actress I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Won Chlotrudis Award Best Supporting Actress I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Nominated Empire Award Best Actress Elizabeth- The Golden Age (2007)
2008 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Elizabeth- The Golden Age (2007)
2008 Won Independent Spirit Award Best Supporting Female I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Won Robert Altman Award N/A I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Nominated Audience Award Best International Actress Elizabeth- The Golden Age (2007)
2008 Nominated National Movie Award Best Performance - Female Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
2008 Won NSFC Award Best Supporting Actress I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Nominated OFCS Award Best Supporting Actress I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Won Sant Jordi Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera) Elizabeth- The Golden Age (2007)
2008 N/A Modern Master Award N/A N/A
2008 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Elizabeth- The Golden Age (2007)
2008 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role I'm Not There. (2007)
2008 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Villain Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
2008 N/A Star on the Walk of Fame Motion Picture N/A
2007 Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2007 Nominated Saturn Award Best Supporting Actress Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2007 Nominated British Independent Film Award Best Supporting Actor/Actress Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2007 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Supporting Actress Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2007 Won CFCA Award Best Supporting Actress I'm Not There. (2007)
2007 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2007 Won Sierra Award Best Supporting Actress I'm Not There. (2007)
2007 Nominated OFCS Award Best Supporting Actress Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2007 Won Ensemble Cast Award N/A Babel (2006)
2007 - Career Achievement Award N/A N/A
2007 Nominated Satellite Award Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical I'm Not There. (2007)
2007 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Babel (2006)
2007 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2007 Won TFCA Award Best Supporting Performance, Female I'm Not There. (2007)
2007 Won VFCC Award Best Supporting Actress Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2007 Won Volpi Cup Best Actress I'm Not There. (2007)
2006 Nominated CFCA Award Best Supporting Actress Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2006 Won DFWFCA Award Best Supporting Actress Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2006 Won FFCC Award Best Supporting Actress Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2006 Won Best Ensemble Cast N/A Babel (2006)
2006 Won PFCS Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2006 Nominated Satellite Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2006 Won TFCA Award Best Supporting Performance, Female Notes on a Scandal (2006)
2005 Won Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role The Aviator (2004)
2005 Won AFI Award Best Lead Actress Little Fish (2005)
2005 Won News Limited Readers' Choice Award N/A N/A
2005 Won BAFTA Film Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role The Aviator (2004)
2005 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Acting Ensemble The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
2005 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Supporting Actress The Aviator (2004)
2005 Won COFCA Award Actor of the Year Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)
2005 Nominated Chlotrudis Award Best Supporting Actress Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)
2005 Nominated Empire Award Best Actress The Aviator (2004)
2005 Won FCCA Award Best Actress in a Lead Role Little Fish (2005)
2005 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture The Aviator (2004)
2005 Won IF Award Best Actress Little Fish (2005)
2005 Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Supporting Female Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)
2005 Won KCFCC Award Best Supporting Actress The Aviator (2004)
2005 Won Sierra Award Best Supporting Actress The Aviator (2004)
2005 Won OFCS Award Best Supporting Actress The Aviator (2004)
2005 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama The Aviator (2004)
2005 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role The Aviator (2004)
2005 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture The Aviator (2004)
2004 Nominated Saturn Award Best Actress The Missing (2003)
2004 Won Critics Choice Award Best Acting Ensemble The Lord of the Rings- The Return of the King (2003)
2004 Nominated Empire Award Best Actress Veronica Guerin (2003)
2004 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Veronica Guerin (2003)
2004 Nominated PFCS Award Best Ensemble Acting The Lord of the Rings- The Return of the King (2003)
2004 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture The Lord of the Rings- The Return of the King (2003)
2004 Won WAFCA Award Best Supporting Actress The Aviator (2004)
2003 Won NBR Award Best Acting by an Ensemble The Lord of the Rings- The Return of the King (2003)
2003 Won OFCS Award Best Ensemble The Lord of the Rings- The Two Towers (2002)
2003 Won PFCS Award Best Acting Ensemble The Lord of the Rings- The Two Towers (2002)
2003 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture The Lord of the Rings- The Two Towers (2002)
2003 Nominated WAFCA Award Best Actress Veronica Guerin (2003)
2002 Nominated AFI Film Award AFI Featured Actor of the Year - Female - Movies Bandits (2001)
2002 Won Audience Award Best Supporting Actress The Man Who Cried (2000)
2002 Won FFCC Award Best Supporting Actress The Man Who Cried (2000)
2002 Won Golden Camera Film - International Heaven (2002)
2002 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Bandits (2001)
2002 Nominated Sierra Award Best Actress Charlotte Gray (2001)
2002 Won PFCS Award Best Acting Ensemble The Lord of the Rings- The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
2002 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama Charlotte Gray (2001)
2002 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Bandits (2001)
2002 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture The Lord of the Rings- The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
2001 Nominated Saturn Award Best Actress The Gift (2000)
2001 Won NBR Award Best Supporting Actress The Man Who Cried (2000)
2001 Nominated PFCS Award Best Actress in a Leading Role The Gift (2000)
2000 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
2000 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Supporting Actress - Suspense The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
2000 Nominated Chlotrudis Award Best Supporting Actress An Ideal Husband (1999)
2000 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical An Ideal Husband (1999)
1999 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Won BAFTA Film Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Won Critics Choice Award Best Actress Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Won CFCA Award Best Actress Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Won Chlotrudis Award Best Actress Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Won Empire Award Best Actress Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Nominated FCCA Award Best Actor - Female Oscar and Lucinda (1997)
1999 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Won ALFS Award Actress of the Year Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Breakthrough Female Performance Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Won OFCS Award Best Actress Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Won Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Elizabeth (1998)
1999 Won SEFCA Award Best Actress Elizabeth (1998)
1998 Nominated AFI Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Oscar and Lucinda (1997)
1998 Won FCCA Award Best Supporting Actor - Female Thank God He Met Lizzie (1997)
1998 Won Sierra Award Most Promising Actor Elizabeth (1998)
1998 Won TFCA Award Best Performance, Female Elizabeth (1998)
1997 Won AFI Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Thank God He Met Lizzie (1997)

Cate Blanchett Ranked :
Ranked #2 in Glamour's The 50 most glamorous women of 2008
Ranked #45 on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood 2007
Ranked #63 in Forbes magazine's Celebrity 100 of 2007
Ranked #31 by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history 2007
Chosen as one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful" (1999)

Favorite Things of Cate Blanchett :
Favorite Novelist: Dashiell Hammett






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