Cate Blanchett
Australian actress
- Age
- 57years old
- Full name
- Catherine Élise Blanchett
- Born
- 14 May 1969Ivanhoe, Melbourne
- Nationality
Australia - Height
- 1.74 m
- Star sign
- Taurus
- Years active
- 1997–2026
Known for
Biography
Cate Blanchett was born in Melbourne in May 1969. The daughter of an American policeman and a teacher. In high school Methodist Ladies College in Melbourne was where he made his first steps in the art world by participating in several plays. He started the career of Economics and Fine Arts at the University of Melbourne, but left shortly after starting. After leaving so must the United Kingdom ended in Cairo, where he was offered to do an extra in a movie. After the experience he decided to pursue acting and returned to Sydney to study at the National Institute of Dramatic Art. He was slowly making its way into Australia with films like 'Police Rescue "or series like' Heartland '. Her first starring role was in 'Oscar and Lucinda'. Throughout his career highlights its role as Elizabeth I in 'Elizabeth', which catapulted her to fame. She was nominated for an Oscar for his role. He also participated in the legendary trilogy 'The Lord of the Rings' as the Lady Galadriel. In 2005 came the time when he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Aviator'. In 2014 he won the statuette for best actress for her role in "Blue Jasmine".
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Cate Blanchett is Paradise Road (1997); in all, 60 films and 1 TV show over 29 years. They have worked as actress in 58 and producer in 6. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), with 221 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 25 titles. The person they have worked with most is Peter Jackson, on 7 films, among them The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Latest work
Full filmography (61)- 2026
The Wrong Girls
Deep Sea Expert
- 2025
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2022
- 2022
Where to watch Cate Blanchett
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2012
- 2003
- 2001
- 2002
- 2013
- 2008
- 2008
- 2014
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Cate Blanchett films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026), Goya Awards (1963–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026), Emmy Awards (2000–2026) and Razzie Awards (1981–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2 wins8 nominations
- Golden Globes 3 wins12 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 3 wins7 nominations
- Goya Awards 1 win1 nomination
- Actor Awards 2 wins11 nominations
- Emmy Awards 2 nominations
- Razzie Awards 1 nomination
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Cate Blanchett videos
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Cate Blanchett photos
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Cate Blanchett trivia
All (10)- She's one of five actors who have received an Oscar nomination for playing the same role in two films.
- She's the only actress who has received two Oscar nominations for playing the same role in two different films.
- Her father was an American police officer who later worked as an advertising executive in Australia and her mother was a schoolteacher.
Questions about Cate Blanchett
How old is Cate Blanchett?
Cate Blanchett is 57 years old: born on 14 May 1969 in Ivanhoe, Melbourne.
How tall is Cate Blanchett?
Cate Blanchett is 1.74 m tall (5 ft 9 in).
What are the best Cate Blanchett films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Cate Blanchett films are The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003, 9.2), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001, 9.0) and Tár (2022, 8.9).
How many films and TV shows has Cate Blanchett been in?
MovieNCo lists 60 films and 1 TV show for Cate Blanchett, from Paradise Road (1997) to The Wrong Girls (2026).
How many awards has Cate Blanchett won?
Cate Blanchett has won 11 awards from 42 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 2 of 8; Golden Globes, 3 of 12; BAFTA Awards, 3 of 7; Goya Awards, 1 of 1. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Cate Blanchett's star sign?
Cate Blanchett is a Taurus: born on 14 May.
Page reviewed on 24 January 2023.