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Toni Collette
Toni Collette’s screen credits include Lynn Sear in The Sixth Sense, Joni Thrombey in Knives Out, and Sheryl Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine.
Born November 1, 1972 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia6 movies on MoviHero
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Toni Collette Galafassi (November 1, 1972) is an Australian actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. Known for her work in television and independent films, she has received various accolades throughout her career, including a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two British Academy Film Awards. After making her film debut in Spotswood (1992) and being nominated for the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, her breakthrough role came in the comedy-drama Muriel's Wedding (1994), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination and won her the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Collette achieved greater international recognition for her role in the psychological thriller film The Sixth Sense (1999), and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received BAFTA Award nominations for her performances in the romantic comedy About a Boy (2002) and the comedy-drama Little Miss Sunshine (2006). …
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Collette's films include diverse genres, such as the period comedy Emma (1996), the action thriller Shaft (2000), the period drama The Hours (2002), the romantic drama Japanese Story (2003), the comedies In Her Shoes (2005) and The Way, Way Back (2013), the horror films Krampus (2015) and Hereditary (2018), and the mystery film Knives Out (2019). Her Broadway performances include the lead role in The Wild Party (2000), which earned her a Tony Award nomination. In television, she starred in the Showtime comedy-drama series United States of Tara (2008–2011) and the Netflix drama miniseries Unbelievable (2019). For the former, she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She has won five AACTA Awards, from eight nominations.
Collette married Dave Galafassi, drummer of the band Gelbison, in January 2003. The couple have two children together. As the lead singer of Toni Collette & the Finish, she wrote all 11 tracks of their sole album, Beautiful Awkward Pictures (2006). The band toured Australia, but have not performed nor released any new material after 2007. In 2017, Collette and Jen Turner co-founded the film production company Vocab Films.
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- 2019Knives Out2h 11m · Comedy · CrimeJoni Thrombey
- 2018Hereditary2h 8m · Horror · MysteryAnnie Graham
- 2017xXx: Return of Xander Cage1h 47m · Action · AdventureJane Marke
- 2014The Boxtrolls1h 37m · Animation · ComedyLady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice)
- 2006Little Miss Sunshine1h 42m · Comedy · DramaSheryl Hoover
- 1999The Sixth Sense1h 47m · Drama · MysteryLynn Sear
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- 2025Goodbye JuneHelen
- 2025Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesSelf (archive footage)
- 2025Under the StarsAudrey
- 2025Clint Eastwood : la légendeSelf
- 2025Mickey 17Ylfa
- 2024Juror #2Faith Killebrew
- 2023Ruby Gillman, Teenage KrakenAgatha Gillman (voice)
- 2023Mafia MammaProducer · Kristin
- 2022The EstateMacey
- 2021Nightmare AlleyZeena the Seer
- 2021StowawayMarina Barnett
- 2021Dream HorseJan Vokes
- 2020I'm Thinking of Ending ThingsMother
- 2019Velvet BuzzsawGretchen
- 2018Let's DanceSegment: "The Heebie-Jeebies"
- 2018Cursed: The True Nature of HereditarySelf - Annie
- 2018Hearts Beat LoudLeslie
- 2018The Yellow BirdsAmy Bartle
- 2018BirthmarkedCatherine
- 2018Please Stand ByScottie
- 2017Making MurielSelf
- 2017MadameAnne Fredericks
- 2017Fun Mom DinnerKate
- 2017UnlockedEmily Knowles
- 2017Jasper JonesRuth Bucktin
- 2016ImperiumAngela Zampino
- 2016The 4%: Film's Gender ProblemSelf
- 2015KrampusSarah
- 2015Miss You AlreadyMilly
- 2015Blinky Bill the MovieBeryl / Cheryl (voice)
- 2015GlasslandJean
- 2014Hector and the Search for HappinessAgnes
- 2014TammyMissi
- 2014A Long Way DownMaureen Thompson
- 2013Enough SaidSarah
- 2013Lucky ThemEllie Klug
- 2013The Way Way BackPam
- 2013Angel in the HouseActor
- 2012HitchcockPeggy Robertson
- 2012MentalShaz
- 2012Storm SurfersNarrator
- 2012Jesus Henry ChristPatricia Herman
- 2011Fright NightJane Brewster
- 2011FosterZooey
- 2009Mary and MaxMary (voice)
- 2009Sound Relief - SCGSelf
- 2008How to Lose Friends & Alienate PeopleToni Collette (uncredited)
- 2008TowelheadMelina Hines
- 2008Hey Hey It's Esther BlueburgerProducer · Mary
- 2008The Black BalloonProducer · Maggie Mollison
- 2007EveningNina Mars
- 2006The Dead GirlArden
- 2006Like MindsProducer · Sally
- 2006The Night ListenerDonna D. Logand
- 2005In Her ShoesRose Feller
- 2004The Last ShotEmily French
- 2004Connie and CarlaCarla
- 2003Japanese StorySandy Edwards
- 2002The HoursKitty
- 2002Dirty DeedsSharon
- 2002About a BoyFiona Brewer
- 2002Changing LanesMichelle
- 2001Dinner with FriendsBeth
- 2000The Magic PuddingMeg Bluegum (voice)
- 2000Hotel SplendideKath
- 2000ShaftDiane Palmieri
- 2000Shaft: Still the ManSelf
- 19998 ½ WomenGriselda
- 1998Velvet GoldmineMandy Slade
- 1998The BoysMichelle
- 1997Diana & MeDiana Spencer
- 1997The James GangJulia Armstrong
- 1997ClockwatchersIris Chapman
- 1996EmmaHarriet Smith
- 1996Lilian's StoryYoung Lilian Singer
- 1996The PallbearerCynthia
- 1996CosiJulie
- 1995This Marching Girl ThingCindy
- 1994Muriel's WeddingMuriel Heslop
- 1993The Thief and the CobblerNurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice)
- 1992SpotswoodWendy Robinson
- 2034Actor
- A French PursuitZoe Turner
- FangsActor
- Hot MotherActor · Producer
- IbelinActor
- PositanoActor
- The Prima DonnaProducer · Livia Angelli
- The Roots ManœuvreActor
- Writers and LoversProducer · Director · Writer
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Little Miss Sunshine
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The Sixth Sense
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