15 Australian actors who made it big in Hollywood

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1) Cate Blanchett

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - January 12, 2014 Cate Blanchett, winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best - Source: Getty

Acclaimed for her roles in movies like Blue Jasmine and Carol, this Australian actor is well-known for playing diverse roles in her movies. Cate Blanchett was born on May 14, 1969, in Australia. She has won several awards throughout her acting career including two Academy Awards. She played the role of Elizabeth I in the movie Elizabeth which was her breakthrough in Hollywood. She won her first Academy Award for the movie The Aviator which acted as a boost to her career in Hollywood. She is well-known for her fashion sense apart from her acting.