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Elizabeth Debicki Biography

Birth Name:Elizabeth Debicki

Birth Place:Paris, France

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

Was the recipient of a Richard Pratt Bursary scholarship for outstanding acting students
Is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts
Quote: "(Being 6'2" tall) 'In The Night Manager, for example, both of my co-stars, Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston, are over 6' and it was lovely to look a co-star in the eye and not have them standing on an apple box!'"
Quote: "(Coming off stage after a performance of 'The Maid' she saw Meryl Streep) 'I did that thing you do when you're really young and someone you love holds your hand, you don't want to move it in case they remember they're holding your hand․ It was a highlight of my life․'"
Quote: "(On the need to travel for her work) 'On the plus side, I now have packing down to a fine art․'"
Born in Paris and moved to Melbourne with her family when she was five
Is a history buff, considered becoming a lawyer and described as extremely intelligent by her colleagues and friends

Awards

2014AACTA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2014AFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2014Empire Award-Best Female Newcomer: nominated
2014FCCA Award-Best Actress - Supporting Role: nominated
2015Foxtel Breakthrough Award-: winner
2016AACTA Award-Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama: winner
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: nominated
2017Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actress: nominated
2018AACTA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
2018ICP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
2018LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018LAOFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018NTFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2018SFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018UFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018Invisible Woman Award-: nominated
2018WFCC Award-Women's Work/Best Ensemble: winner
2019AFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2019British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2019CIFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2019COFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2019Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year - Supporting Actress: nominated
2019FCCA Award-Best Supporting Actor - Female: nominated
2019Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2019HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2019INOCA-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2019ALFS Award-Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
2019NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2019NCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2019OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2019OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2019OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2021EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: nominated
2021EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: winner
2023AACTA International Award-Best Actress in a Series: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2023Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2024AACTA International Award-Best Actress in a Series: nominated
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Drama Series: winner
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Drama Series: nominated
2024BAFTA TV Award-Supporting Actress: nominated
2024Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actress: nominated
2024Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2024Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Drama: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: winner
2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television: winner
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2024Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries and Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2025AACTA International Award-Best Actress in a Series: winner