Catherine Elise Blanchett is an Australian actor and producer. Often regarded as one of the best performers of her generation, she is recognised for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters and the stage. Blanchett has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards and four Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.
Blanchett in 2023
The National Institute of Dramatic Art in Kensington, New South Wales, where Blanchett studied
Shekhar Kapur, director of Elizabeth (1998)
Blanchett attending an event for The Good German at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival
The Academy Awards of Merit, commonly known as the Oscars or Academy Awards, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the film industry. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States, in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. The Oscars are widely considered to be the most prestigious awards in the film industry.
Image: Cillian Murphy 2014
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Image: Da'Vine Joy Randolph The Holdovers Q&A BFI Southbank, January 2024