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DOB: November 1, 1972

Background: Collette is an Australian actress who was born in Sydney. She attended Blacktown Girls High School until age 16 and then enrolled at the Australian Theatre for Young People and NIDA. Her first onstage role was in the musical "Godspell."

Filmography: She made her television debut with a guest appearance on "A Country Practice" in 1990. Her breakout role was in the film "Muriel's Wedding" in 1994 and followed with films "Cosi," "The Pallbearer," "Emma," "Velvet Goldmine," "The Sixth Sense," "Shaft," "Changing Lanes," "About a Boy," "The Hours," "In Her Shoes," "Little Miss Sunshine," "The Night Listener," "Evening," and "Fright Night." She starred in the Showtime comedy series "United States of Tara" 2009 through 2011.

Academy Awards:

Best Supporting Actress Nomination
"The Sixth Sense" (1999); lost to Angelina Jolie ("Girl, Interrupted")

Emmy Awards: Win - Best Comedy Actress ("United States of Tara," 2009)

Best Comedy Actress Nomination
"United States of Tara" (2010); lost to Edie Falco ("Nurse Jackie")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actress Nomination
"Tsunami: The Aftermath" (2007); lost to Judy Davis ("The Starter Wife")

Tony Awards:

Best Actress in a Musical Nomination
"The Wild Party" (2000); lost to Heather Headley ("Aida")

Golden Globe Awards: Win - Best TV Comedy Actress ("United States of Tara," 2010)

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actress Nomination
"Little Miss Sunshine" (2007); lost to Meryl Streep ("The Devil Wears Prada")
"Muriel's Wedding" (1996); lost to Nicole Kidman ("To Die For")

Best TV Comedy Actress Nomination
"United States of Tara" (2011); lost to Laura Linney ("The Big C")

Best TV Supporting Actress Nomination
"Tsunami: The Aftermath" (2007); lost to Emily Blunt ("Gideon's Daughter")

SAG Awards: Win - Best Film Ensemble ("Little Miss Sunshine," 2007)

Best Film Ensemble Nomination
"The Hours" (2003); lost to "Chicago"

Best TV Comedy Actress Nomination
"United States of Tara" (2010); lost to Tina Fey ("30 Rock")