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I feel like I've been marinated in Australian theatre.

Cate Blanchett

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Cate Blanchett
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: May 14
Actor
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Film Director
Film Producer
Stage Actor
Television Producer
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Melbourne
Australia
Catherine Élise Blanchett
Catherine Elise Blanchett
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