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Toni Collette
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Actor Born: November 1, 1972 in Sydney, Australia Biography:One of the most compelling actors of her generation, "Toni Collette" has enjoyed a career that can only be described as unpredictable. Moon-faced, cat-eyed, and possessing a presence that conveys both dignity and eccentricity, Collette had her breakthrough in "P.J. Hogan"'s hit 1994 comedy "Muriel's Wedding". As the film's title character, an overweight, "ABBA"-loving woman who is obsessed with getting married, the Australian actor earned both critical raves and audience recognition across the globe. She also earned plenty of opportunities to be typecast into similar roles -- particularly as she had gained over 18 kilos to play the part of Muriel -- but managed to skillfully avoid this by appearing in a variety of films that had nothing to do with "ABBA", matrimony, or weight issues.
Born in Sydney, Australia, on November 1, 1972, Collette became interested in acting as a child. She made her stage... Full Biography
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