Toni Collette

Australian actress and singer

Born: November 1, 1972

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Who is Toni Collette?

Toni Collette (born Toni Collett; 1 November 1972) is an Australian actress. After appearing in Emma (1996) and Velvet Goldmine (1998), she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a grieving mother in the thriller The Sixth Sense (1999). Collette made her film debut in the 1992 film Spotswood. Her breakthrough came playing a socially awkward romantic lead in Muriel's Wedding (1994), which earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe for Best Actress.

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Historical significance

Primarily known for her portrayals of troubled and multi-faceted women, she is known for starring in primetime television, independent films and blockbusters. She has received various accolades including five AACTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards and a Tony Award. She was twice nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performances as troubled women in the romantic drama About a Boy (2002) and the tragicomedy Little Miss Sunshine (2006).

Collette at the Short Film Festival in Sydney, Australia in 2012
Collette at the Short Film Festival in Sydney, Australia in 2012
Selected movies: Toni Collette Full IMDb filmography
The Sixth Sense 1999 · View on IMDb The Hours 2002 · View on IMDb Knives Out 2019 · View on IMDb Mickey 17 2025 · View on IMDb xXx Return of Xander Cage 2017 · View on IMDb Hereditary 2018 · View on IMDb
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