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Judy Davis: Biography

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  • Birth Place: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/23/1955, Taurus
  • Profession: Actor
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Judy Davis Fast Facts:
  • In her teens, dropped out of school and toured with a rock band.
  • In drama school (Sydney's National Institute of Dramatic Arts), she played Juliet opposite Mel Gibson's Romeo (classmates included future husband Colin Friels and Geoffrey Rush).
  • Breakthrough role was in 1979's My Brilliant Career.
  • Has played many historical icons, including Judy Garland, Nancy Reagan, Lillian Hellman, Golda Meir and George Sand.
  • Judy Davis Relationships:
  • Charlotte Friels - Daughter
  • Colin Friels - Husband
  • Jack Friels - Son
  • Judy Davis Awards:
  • 1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
  • 2000 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 2002 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
  • 2004 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1993 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
  • 1999 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
  • 2000 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
  • 2001 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Winner
  • 2004 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
  • 2006 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
  • 1992 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
  • 1984 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1992 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1995 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
  • 1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
  • 2007 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Winner
  • College:
  • National Institute of Dramatic Art, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (1977)

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