Toni Collette
Actress • Musician
Birth Date: November 1, 1972
Age: 50 years old
Birth Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Australian actress Toni Collette was virtually unknown outside of the Sydney theater scene when she shot to international fame at age 22 with a starring role as an Abba-loving, overweight misfit who gets her revenge in the lively hit, "Muriel's Wedding" (1994). Collette's strong first impression as a frumpy sad sack from Down Under was the first of a remarkably wide range of physical and psychological transformations the actress would become known for. International filmmakers sought Collette's gift for totally inhabiting characters. So convincing was her palette of international accents and so thorough were her physical metamorphoses that audiences often times did not realize they were watching the same actress in "Velvet Goldmine" (1998), "The Sixth Sense" (1999), "About a Boy" (2002) and "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006). Her unique gift for inhabiting a multitude of characters came to full fruition with her Emmy-winning role as a wife and mother with dissociative identity disorder on the Diablo Cody-scripted dramedy, "The United States of Tara" (Showtime, 2009- ). Unconcerned with stardom, Collette enjoyed creative freedom and made consistently interesting project choices that showcased her instinctive acting style, quick wit and significant depth.
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Mickey 17
Actor
Movie
2024
The PowerStream
Actor
Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez
Series
2023
Mafia MammaStream
Actor
Kristin
Movie
2023
Mafia MammaStream
Producer
Movie
2023
Ruby Gillman, Teenage KrakenStream
Voice
Agatha Gillman
Movie
2023
SherriStream
Guest
Talk
2022
The StaircaseStream
Actor
Kathleen Peterson
Miniseries
2022
Pieces of HerStream
Actor
Laura Oliver
Series
2022
The Estate
Actor
Macey
Movie
2022
StowawayStream
Actor
Marina Barnett
Movie
2021
Nightmare AlleyStream
Actor
Zeena Krumbein
Movie
2021
The Drew Barrymore ShowStream
Guest
Talk
2020
GMA3: What You Need to Know
Guest
Show
2020
Dream Horse
Actor
Jan Vokes
Movie
2020
I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Actor
Mother
Movie
2020
UnbelievableStream
Actor
Grace Rasmussen
Miniseries
2019
Velvet Buzzsaw
Actor
Gretchen
Movie
2019
Knives OutStream
Actor
Joni Thrombey
Movie
2019
WanderlustStream
Actor
Joy Richards
Series
2018
HereditaryStream
Actor
Annie
Movie
2018
Birthmarked
Actor
Catherine
Movie
2018
Hearts Beat Loud
Actor
Leslie
Movie
2018
Making Muriel
Self
Show
2017
Tennis: ATP World Tour
Actor
Agnes
Show
2017
Blue Murder: Killer Cop
Actor
Show
2017
Blue Murder: Killer Cop Extras
Actor
Show
2017
Live with Kelly and Ryan
Guest
Talk
2017
xXx: Return of Xander CageStream
Actor
Jane Marke
Movie
2017
Fun Mom Dinner
Actor
Kate
Movie
2017
Unlocked
Actor
Emily Knowles
Movie
2017
Jasper Jones
Actor
Ruth Bucktin
Movie
2017
Please Stand By
Actor
Scottie
Movie
2017
Madame
Actor
Anne Fredericks
Movie
2017
The Yellow Birds
Actor
Amy Bartle
Movie
2017
Imperium
Actor
Angela Zampino
Movie
2016
The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream
Guest
Talk
2015
The Late Late Show With James CordenStream
Guest
Talk
2015
KrampusStream
Actor
Sarah
Movie
2015
Miss You Already
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Milly
Movie
2015
Blinky Bill the Movie
Voice
Beryl/Cheryl
Movie
2015
Lucky Them: Extras
Actor
Show
2014
Late Night With Seth MeyersStream
Guest
Talk
2014
Tammy
Actor
Missi
Movie
2014
The Boxtrolls
Voice
Lady Portley-Rind
Movie
2014
A Long Way Down
Actor
Maureen
Movie
2014
Hector and the Search for Happiness
Actor
Agnes
Movie
2014
Glassland
Actor
Jean
Movie
2014
The Surgery Ship
Narrator
Show
2013
Hostages
Actor
Dr. Ellen Sanders
Show
2013
Enough Said
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Sarah
Movie
2013
Lucky Them
Actor
Ellie Klug
Movie
2013
The Way, Way BackStream
Actor
Pam
Movie
2013
Live! With Kelly and Michael
Guest
Talk
2012
Larry King NowStream
Guest
Talk
2012
CBS This Morning
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Show
2012
Storm Surfers
Narrator
Movie
2012
HitchcockStream
Actor
Peggy Robertson
Movie
2012
Mental
Actor
Shaz
Movie
2012
Fright Night
Actor
Jane Brewster
Movie
2011
Jesus Henry Christ
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Patricia
Movie
2011
Foster
Actor
Zooey
Movie
2011
The Talk
Guest
Talk
2010
Wetten, dass..?
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Show
2010
Lorraine
Guest
Show
2010
Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream
Guest
Talk
2009
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Guest
Show
2009
United States of TaraStream
Actor
Series
2009
Mary and Max
Voice
Mary Daisy Dinkle
Movie
2009
Who Do You Think You Are?
Guest
Show
2008
The Black Balloon
Actor
Maggie Mollison
Movie
2008
The Black Balloon
Executive Producer
Movie
2008
Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger
Actor
Mary
Movie
2008
Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger
Executive Producer
Movie
2008
Today With Kathie Lee & Hoda
Guest
Show
2007
The Graham Norton Show
Guest
Talk
2007
Evening
Actor
Nina
Movie
2007
Towelhead
Actor
Melina
Movie
2007
Tsunami: The Aftermath
Actor
Show
2006
The One Show
Guest
Show
2006
etalk
Guest
Show
2006
Little Miss SunshineStream
Actor
Sheryl
Movie
2006
The Night Listener
Actor
Donna Logand
Movie
2006
The Dead Girl
Actor
Arden
Movie
2006
Tsunami: Les Conséquences I
Actor
Movie
2006
Like Minds
Actor
Sally Rowe
Movie
2006
Entertainment Tonight Canada
Guest
Show
2005
The Martha Stewart Show
Guest
Show
2005
Popcorn
Guest
Show
2005
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson
Guest
Show
2005
In Her ShoesStream
Actor
Rose Feller
Movie
2005
The Insider
Guest
Show
2004
Tavis Smiley
Guest
Talk
2004
Connie and Carla
Actor
Carla
Movie
2004
The Last Shot
Actor
Emily French
Movie
2004
Japanese Story
Actor
Sandy Edwards
Movie
2003
Changing LanesStream
Actor
Michelle
Movie
2002
About a BoyStream
Actor
Fiona
Movie
2002
The HoursStream
Actor
Kitty
Movie
2002
Dirty Deeds
Actor
Sharon
Movie
2002
Live With Regis and Kelly
Guest
Show
2001
Dinner With Friends
Actor
Beth
Movie
2001
ShaftStream
Actor
Diane Palmieri
Movie
2000
The Magic Pudding
Voice
Meg Bluegum
Movie
2000
Hotel Splendide
Actor
Kath
Movie
2000
The Sixth SenseStream
Actor
Lynn Sear
Movie
1999
8 1/2 Women
Actor
Griselda
Movie
1999
Ocho Mujeres y Media
Actor
Movie
1999
The Boys
Actor
Michelle
Movie
1998
Velvet GoldmineStream
Actor
Mandy Slade
Movie
1998
The ViewStream
Guest
Talk
1997
Urzędowanie
Actor
Movie
1997
ClockwatchersStream
Actor
Iris Chapman
Movie
1997
Diana & Me
Actor
Diana Spencer
Movie
1997
The James Gang
Actor
Armstrong
Movie
1997
Cosi
Actor
Julie
Movie
1996
The PallbearerStream
Actor
Cynthia
Movie
1996
EmmaStream
Actor
Harriet Smith
Movie
1996
Lilian's Story
Actor
Young Lilian Singer
Movie
1996
Muriel's WeddingStream
Actor
Muriel Heslop/Mariel Heslop-Van Arckle
Movie
1994
Late Show With David Letterman
Guest
Talk
1993
Arabian Knight
Voice
Nurse/Good Witch
Movie
1993
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
Guest
Talk
1992
Spotswood
Actor
Wendy Robinson
Movie
1991
Good Morning America
Guest
News
1975
Canada AM
Guest
Show
1972
TodayStream
Guest
News
1952
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Toni Collette
Is a ‘xXx: The Return of Xander Cage’ Sequel in The Works?
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‘The Power’: Toni Collette & John Leguizamo Fail to Reconcile in Episode 6 Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
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Here’s What Fans of ‘The Power’ Novel Should Expect From the Prime Video Series
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‘The Power’ Boss on Letting Teenage Girls Be Violent Heroes
‘The Power’ Trailer: See The Revolution Spark in Prime Video’s New Series (VIDEO)
‘The Power’: Here’s a Sneak Peak of Toni Collette & John Leguizamo in Prime Video’s Electrifying New Series (PHOTOS)
Preview
Colin Firth Says Toni Collette’s Performance in ‘The Staircase’ Shook Him (VIDEO)
‘The Staircase’ Trailer Teases Family Tragedy for the Petersons on HBO Max (VIDEO)
Review
Roush Review: ‘Pieces of Her’ Is Not Exactly a Page-Turner
Preview
Toni Collette Recalls ‘Difficult and Intense’ Experience of Filming ‘Pieces of Her’
‘The Staircase’: Colin Firth & Toni Collette Are the Petersons in First Look (PHOTOS)
‘Pieces of Her’ Trailer: Toni Collette’s Hiding Something in Netflix Thriller (VIDEO)
‘Pieces of Her’ Sets Premiere Date: First Look at Toni Collette & Bella Heathcote Thriller (PHOTOS)
‘The Staircase’ Cast on HBO Max: Who’s Playing Who?
Parker Posey Joins HBO Max’s Michael Peterson Crime Drama ‘The Staircase’
Toni Collette to Star in HBO Max’s ‘The Staircase’ With Colin Firth
Preview
‘Stowaway’ Brings the ‘Extremely Terrifying’ Reality of Space to Netflix
Review
Roush Review: Believe in ‘Unbelievable,’ a Gripping True-Life Crime Drama
Fall Preview
‘Unbelievable’ EP on How the Netflix Series Sheds Light on Sexual Assault
Q&A
‘Wanderlust’s Toni Collette on Her Character’s Journey of Self Discovery
