Personal Info
Birth date
1969-05-14 (56 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Also known as
เคต บลานเชตต์
Catherine Élise Blanchett
கேத்தரின் எலிஸ் பிளான்செட்
کیت بلانشت
凯特·布兰切特
Catherine Elise "Cate" Blanchett
Cate Blanchett
Biography
Catherine Elise Blanchett (born May 14, 1969) is an Australian actor and producer. Regarded as one of the best actresses of her generation, she is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage. Blanchett is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. After graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Blanchett began her acting career on the Australian stage, taking on roles in Electra in 1992 and Hamlet in 1994. She came to international attention as Elizabeth I in the drama film Elizabeth (1998), for which she won the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Actress, and received her first of seven Academy Award nominations. Her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator (2004) won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She later won the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing a neurotic former socialite in Woody Allen's comedy-drama Blue Jasmine (2013). Blanchett's other Oscar-nominated roles include Notes on a Scandal (2006), I'm Not There (2007), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), and Carol (2015). Her highest-grossing films include The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003) and The Hobbit (2012–2014) trilogies, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Cinderella (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), and Ocean's 8 (2018). Blanchett has performed in over 20 theatre productions. From 2008 to 2013, she and her husband, Andrew Upton, were the artistic directors of the Sydney Theatre Company. Some of her stage roles during that period were in revivals of A Streetcar Named Desire, Uncle Vanya and The Maids, garnering several theatre awards and nominations. She made her Broadway debut in 2017 in The Present, for which she received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play nomination. Blanchett has also received Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie and Outstanding Limited Series as producer for the FX/Hulu historical drama miniseries Mrs. America (2020).
Filmography
The Simpsons
8.012
Overview:
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.The Monuments Men
6.1
Overview:
Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed?Family Guy
7.387
Overview:
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.Squid Game
7.86
Overview:
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.878
Overview:
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.3
Overview:
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.056
Overview:
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
8.411
Overview:
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.The Graham Norton Show
7.2
Overview:
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
7.365
Overview:
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.What If...?
8.076
Overview:
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
8.491
Overview:
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.2
Overview:
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
8.426
Overview:
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
7.33
Overview:
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
7.574
Overview:
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.Golden Globe Awards
7.2
Overview:
An annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.4
Overview:
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.The View
4.3
Overview:
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.Cinderella
6.825
Overview:
When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
7.8
Overview:
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.Wetten, dass..?
5.3
Overview:
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.5
Overview:
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.Hot Ones
7.152
Overview:
The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.Eyes Wide Shut
7.485
Overview:
After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.Thor: Ragnarok
7.583
Overview:
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.How to Train Your Dragon 2
7.676
Overview:
Five years have passed since Hiccup and Toothless united the dragons and Vikings of Berk. Now, they spend their time charting unmapped territories. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons -- and a mysterious dragon rider. Now, Hiccup and Toothless find themselves at the center of a battle to protect Berk from a power-hungry warrior.Acting
TBAA Manual for Cleaning Women as Unknown
TBAThe Champions as Unknown
TBAAlpha Gang as Alpha One
TBASweetsick as Unknown
TBAMonica as Unknown
2025Father Mother Sister Brother as Timothea
2025Mr. Scorsese (1 Episode) as Self
2025Black Bag as Kathryn St. Jean
2025Bozo Over Roses as Unknown
2024VOGUE: Inventing the Runway as Narrator
2024Disclaimer (7 Episodes) as Catherine Ravenscroft
2024Borderlands as Lilith
2024Rumours as Hilda Orlmann
2024Can Creativity Save the World? as Self
2024Our Living World (4 Episodes) as Self - Narrator (voice)
2023Evolver as Self - Narrator (voice)
2023Faut Voir - L'hebdo cinéma (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2023The New Boy as Sister Eileen
2023Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled (3 Episodes) as Self
2023The Fundraiser as Lydia Tár
2023Taskmaster (1 Episode) as Self - Cameo
2023Harrison Ford: Hollywood Hero as Self
2022Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema as Self
2022Euphoria as Tiger (voice)
20222022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
2022Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio as Spazzatura (voice)
2022The School for Good and Evil as The Storian (voice)
2022TÁR as Lydia Tár
2022Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (1 Episode) as Self
2022Ukraine: Life Under Russia's Attack as Self - Narrator (voice)
2022Ukraine: Life Under Attack: Dispatches as Self - Narrator (voice)
2021Don't Look Up as Brie Evantee
2021Nightmare Alley as Dr. Lilith Ritter
2021Squid Game (1 Episode) as The Recruiter
2021What If...? (2 Episodes) as Hela (voice)
2021Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age as Self - Actress (archive footage)
2021Marvel Studios Legends (2 Episodes) as Hela (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020The Four Temperaments as Red / Blue / Yellow / Green
2020Symphony Of The Invisible as Self (voice)
2020Ride It Out as Narrator (voice)
2020Homemade (1 Episode) as Narrator
2020Staged (1 Episode) as Cate
2020Mrs. America (9 Episodes) as Phyllis Schlafly
2020Stateless (6 Episodes) as Pat Masters
2019Stuart X as Self - Narrator (voice)
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show (1 Episode) as Self
2019Sweet Tooth as Narrator (voice)
2019Where'd You Go, Bernadette as Bernadette
2019This Changes Everything as Self
2019How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World as Valka (voice)
2018Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle as Kaa (voice)
2018The House with a Clock in Its Walls as Florence Zimmerman
2018Reimagining The Met Gala as Self
2018Ocean's Team 3.0 as Self
2018Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible as Herself
2018Ocean's Eight as Lou
2017Spielberg as Self
2017Thor: Ragnarok as Hela
2017Manifesto as Various
2017Song to Song as Amanda
2017Jill Bilcock: The Art of Film Editing as Herself
2017Voyage of Time: Life's Journey as Narrator (voice)
2017Red as Mother
2016Earthflight 3D as Narrator
2016Refugee as Self - Narrator (voice)
2015Carol as Carol Aird
2015Truth as Mary Mapes
2015Knight of Cups as Nancy
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (5 Episodes) as Self - Guest
2015Documentary Now! (1, 1 Episode) as Alice, Izabella Barta
2015Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (1 Episode) as Self
2015Hot Ones (1 Episode) as Self
2015Cinderella as Stepmother, Lady Tremaine
2014Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2 Episodes) as Self
2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies as Galadriel
2014How to Train Your Dragon 2 as Valka (voice)
2014The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden as Dore Strauch (voice)
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (3 Episodes) as Self
2014The Monuments Men as Claire Simone
2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as Galadriel
2013Journey to the South Pacific as narrator
2013Making a Scene | 11 Performances as Unknown
2013The Turning as Gail Lang
2013Blue Jasmine as Jasmine
2013Girl Rising as Narrator - Haiti (voice)
2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as Galadriel
2012A Cautionary Tail as Narrator
2011Hanna as Marissa
2010Rise and Rise Again: Making Ridley Scott's Robin Hood as Self
2010Robin Hood as Marion Loxley
2010The Real Robin Hood as Self
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2 Episodes) as Self - Guest
2009The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button as Self
2008The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as Daisy Fuller
2008Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as Irina Spalko
2007I'm Not There as Jude
2007Common Ground: Under Construction Notes as Self
2007Elizabeth: The Golden Age as Elizabeth I, Queen of England
2007In the Company of Actors as Self / Hedda Gabler
2007The Graham Norton Show (5, 1 Episode) as Self, Self - Guest
2007Hot Fuzz as Janine (uncredited)
2006Notes on a Scandal as Sheba Hart
2006The Good German as Lena Brandt
2006Babel as Susan Jones
2005The Reichen Show (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2005Little Fish as Tracy
2005This Is an Adventure as Self
2005Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern Journal as Self
2005On the Set: 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' as Self / Jane W.
2004The Aviator as Katharine Hepburn
2004A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King' as Self
2004The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou as Jane Winslett-Richardson
2004Stories of Lost Souls as Julie-Anne
2004The Making of 'The Return of the King' as Self
2004Coffee and Cigarettes as Cate / Shelly (segment "Cousins")
2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as Galadriel
2003The Missing as Maggie Gilkeson
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show (1 Episode) as Self
2003Veronica Guerin as Veronica Guerin
2003The Making of 'The Two Towers' as Unknown
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1 Episode) as Self
2002The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers as Galadriel
2002Heaven as Philippa
2002Live from E! (2 Episodes) as Self
2001Charlotte Gray as Charlotte Gray
2001Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring as Self
2001The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as Galadriel
2001The Shipping News as Petal
2001Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' as Self
2001Quest for the Ring as Self
2001Bandits as Kate Wheeler
2001Good Day Live (1 Episode) as Self
2000The Man Who Cried as Lola
2000Inside 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' as Self
2000The Gift as Annie Wilson
2000Reflections on 'the Talented Mr. Ripley' as Self
1999The Talented Mr. Ripley as Meredith Logue
1999The Early Show (2 Episodes) as Self
1999Bangers as Julie-Ann
1999Eyes Wide Shut as Mysterious Woman (voice) (uncredited)
1999Pushing Tin as Connie Falzone
1999Family Guy (1, 1 Episode) as Queen Elizabeth II (voice), Penelope (voice)
1999An Ideal Husband as Lady Gertrude Chiltern
1998Elizabeth as Elizabeth I
1998Parkinson (1 Episode) as Self
1997Oscar and Lucinda as Lucinda Leplastrier
1997Thank God He Met Lizzie as Lizzie
1997The View (1 Episode) as Self
1997Leute heute (1 Episode) as Self
1997Paradise Road as Susan Macarthy
1996Parklands as Rosie
1995Bordertown (3 Episodes) as Bianca
1994Inside the Actors Studio (1 Episode) as Self
1994Heartland (13 Episodes) as Elizabeth Ashton
1994Police Rescue: The Movie as Vivian
1993GMTV (1 Episode) as Self
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (3 Episodes) as Self
1991Police Rescue (1 Episode) as Mrs Haines
1990Kaborya as Extra (uncredited)
1989The Simpsons (1 Episode) as Elaine Wolff (voice)
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1984Goldene Kamera (1 Episode) as Self
1981Wetten, dass..? (1 Episode) as Self
1976AACTA Awards (1 Episode) as Self
1973The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1 Episode) as Self
1953The Oscars (4 Episodes) as Self
1952Today (2 Episodes) as Self
1949The Emmy Awards (1 Episode) as Self
1944Golden Globe Awards (2 Episodes) as Self - Nominee
Production
TBAQueen Bitch and the High Horse ... Producer
TBAThe Champions ... Producer
TBAPeaches ... Executive Producer
TBAA Manual for Cleaning Women ... Producer
TBAAlpha Gang ... Producer
TBASweetsick ... Producer
202511:11 ... Executive Producer
2025Queerbait ... Executive Producer
2025A Man Who Takes Pictures of Flowers ... Executive Producer
2025Black Bag ... Associate Producer
2024Disclaimer (7 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2024Marion ... Executive Producer
2024Rumours ... Executive Producer
2023Evolver ... Executive Producer
2023Fingernails ... Producer
2023Shayda ... Executive Producer
2023The New Boy ... Producer
2023Knowing the Score ... Executive Producer
2022TÁR ... Executive Producer
2022Ukraine: Life Under Russia's Attack ... Executive Producer
2021Apples ... Executive Producer
2020Mrs. America (9 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2020Stateless (6 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2015Carol ... Executive Producer
1999Bangers ... Producer
Writing
2020Stateless (6 Episodes) ... Writer
Creator
2020Stateless ... Creator
Crew
2017The Dinner ... Thanks