Cate Blanchett

Background

In 2007, Time magazine listed Cate Blanchett as one of the most influential people in the world. This is a testament to Blanchett’s reputation over the years as a bankable actor who can perform well in any role. Blanchett has had her hard times, and one of these is when her father died when she was only ten years old. But despite the misfortune, she worked hard and has become one of the greatest actors to come out of Australia.

Blanchett was born on May 14, 1969, in Melbourne, Victoria, Southern Australia, and her zodiac sign is Taurus. Her parents are June Blanchett and Robert DeWitt Blanchett, and her heritage is mainly English and partly Scottish. She studied Economics and Fine arts at University but dropped out after a while. A trip to Egypt piqued her interest in acting. In Egypt in 1990, she was asked to play an American cheerleader in the movie titled “Kaboria.” That was the spark Blanchett needed. She returned to Australia and enrolled at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1992.

She made her acting debut in David Mamet’s “Oleanna” in 1992. In the same year, she played Clytemnestra in a production of “Electra” after the lead actress pulled out. Blanchett delivered an award-winning performance despite having practiced for a short time. She started appearing in television series in 1994, beginning with “Heartland,” a miniseries, and followed up with “Bordertown” in 1995. She made the move to feature films in 1997 with “Paradise Road.” Her breakthrough came in 1998 when she played Queen Elizabeth in the movie titled “Elizabeth.” Blanchett has been labeled a top actor ever since.