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Miranda Otto Biography

Birth Name:Miranda Otto

Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Was nominated for the 2003 Empire Award for best actress
Won the 2005 Logie Award for most outstanding actress in a drama series
Graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art
Born to actors Barry and Lindsay Otto
Married actor Peter O'Brien in 2003
Frequently takes on the role of strong, independent women
Well known for her role in the film franchise "The Lord of the Rings․"

Awards

1992AFI Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1993FCCA Award-Best Supporting Actor - Female: nominated
1997AFI Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1998AFI Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1998FCCA Award-Best Actor - Female: nominated
1999FCCA Award-Best Actor - Female: nominated
1999Special Achievement Award-Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble: winner
2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2003ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2003DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): nominated
2003Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2003Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
2003NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
2003Jury Award-Best Actress: winner
2003OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2004Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2004Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2004INOCA-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2011FCCA Award-Best Actor - Female: nominated
2013The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie: nominated
2014WFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2016AACTA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2017AFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2017FCCA Award-Best Actress - Supporting Role: winner
2021AACTA Award-Best Lead Actress in a Drama: nominated
2022Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actress: nominated
2023AFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2023Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Supporting Actress: nominated