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Toni Collette
Known for
Oscar-nominated for Best Supporting Actress for The Sixth Sense (1999) by M. Night Shyamalan. Breakthrough with Muriel's Wedding (1994) from Australian cinema. Recognition with Little Miss Sunshine (2006), About a Boy (2002), Hereditary (2018) by Ari Aster — one of the great recent horror hits — and the series The United States of Tara (2009-2011), earning the Emmy. Starred in Knives Out (2019) by Rian Johnson. An Australian actress of extraordinarily wide range spanning auteur cinema, horror, and comedy, recognized for her intensity and interpretive versatility in prestigious international productions.
Toni Collette
78 Movies
11 Series
Oscar-nominated for Best Supporting Actress for The Sixth Sense (1999) by M. Night Shyamalan. Breakthrough with Muriel's Wedding (1994) from Australian cinema. Recognition with Little Miss Sunshine (2006), About a Boy (2002), Hereditary (2018) by Ari Aster — one of the great recent horror hits — and the series The United States of Tara (2009-2011), earning the Emmy. Starred in Knives Out (2019) by Rian Johnson. An Australian actress of extraordinarily wide range spanning auteur cinema, horror, and comedy, recognized for her intensity and interpretive versatility in prestigious international productions.
Movies
Plays Joni Thrombey
Knives Out
2019
Plays Jane Marke
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
Producer
Plays Annie Graham
Hereditary
2018
Plays Lynn Sear
The Sixth Sense
1999
Plays Ylfa
Mickey 17
2025
Plays Agatha Gillman (voice)
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
2023
Plays Lady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice)
The Boxtrolls
2014
Plays Sheryl Hoover
Little Miss Sunshine
2006
Plays Zeena the Seer
Nightmare Alley
2021
Plays Jane Brewster
Fright Night
2011
Plays Kitty
The Hours
2002
Plays Faith Killebrew
Juror #2
2024
Plays Sarah
Krampus
2015
Plays Missi
Tammy
2014
Producer
Plays Kristin
Mafia Mamma
2023
Plays Diane Palmieri
Shaft
2000
Plays Mary (voice)
Mary and Max
2009
Plays Emily Knowles
Unlocked
2017
Plays Rose Feller
In Her Shoes
2005
Plays Fiona Brewer
About a Boy
2002
Plays Marina Barnett
Stowaway
2021
Plays Pam
The Way Way Back
2013
Plays Melina Hines
Towelhead
2008
Plays Peggy Robertson
Hitchcock
2012
Plays Maureen Thompson
A Long Way Down
2014
Plays Anne Fredericks
Madame
2017
Plays Harriet Smith
Emma
1996
Plays Michelle
Changing Lanes
2002
Plays Angela Zampino
Imperium
2016
Plays Helen
Goodbye June
2025
Plays Mother
I'm Thinking of Ending Things
2020
Plays Sharon
Dirty Deeds
2002
Plays Scottie
Please Stand By
2018
Plays Gretchen
Velvet Buzzsaw
2019
Plays Kate
Fun Mom Dinner
2017
Plays Sarah
Enough Said
2013
Plays Ruth Bucktin
Jasper Jones
2017
Plays Ellie Klug
Lucky Them
2013
Plays Griselda
8 ½ Women
1999
Plays Beryl / Cheryl (voice)
Blinky Bill the Movie
2015
Plays Muriel Heslop
Muriel's Wedding
1994
Plays Nurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice)
The Thief and the Cobbler
1993
Plays Milly
Miss You Already
2015
Plays Mandy Slade
Velvet Goldmine
1998
Plays Agnes
Hector and the Search for Happiness
2014
Plays Jan Vokes
Dream Horse
2021
Plays Carla
Connie and Carla
2004
Plays Arden
The Dead Girl
2006
Producer
Plays Sally
Like Minds
2006
Plays Cynthia
The Pallbearer
1996
TV Shows
Plays Tara Gregson
United States of Tara
2009
Plays Ellen Sanders
Hostages
2013
Plays Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez
The Power
2023
Producer
Plays Laura Oliver
PIECES OF HER
2022
Plays Detective Grace Rasmussen
Unbelievable
2019
Plays Kathleen Peterson
The Staircase
2022
Plays Evelyn Wade
Wayward
2025
Plays Joy Richards
Wanderlust
2018
Plays Margaret Wallace
Devil's Playground
2014
Plays Kathy Graham
Tsunami: The Aftermath
2006
Plays Anne Melocco
Blue Murder: Killer Cop
2017
Latest Trailers
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Goodbye June
Full Filmography
Wayward
Evelyn Wade · 8 episodes
2025
TV
Goodbye June
Helen
2025
Film
Under the Stars
Audrey
2025
Film
Mickey 17
Ylfa
2025
Film
Juror #2
Faith Killebrew
2024
Film
The Power
Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez · 9 episodes
2023
TV
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Agatha Gillman (voice)
2023
Film
Mafia Mamma
Kristin
2023
Film
PIECES OF HER
Laura Oliver · 8 episodes
2022
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Toni Collette and where are they from?
Toni Collette is 54 years old, born on November 1, 1972 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Toni Collette?
Toni Collette is best known for roles in Knives Out, The Sixth Sense, xXx: Return of Xander Cage.
How many movies has Toni Collette been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), Toni Collette has appeared in 78 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Toni Collette's first movie?
The career of Toni Collette began with Spotswood (1992).
What is Toni Collette's most recent movie or series?
Toni Collette's most recent release is Goodbye June, which premiered on December 12, 2025.
What TV shows has Toni Collette appeared in?
On television, Toni Collette has appeared in Unbelievable, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Staircase, The Graham Norton Show.
Toni Collette
1972-11-01 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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).
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.