Toni Collette
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieLegacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025
Self - (archive footage)
movieUnder the Stars
2025
Audrey
tvWayward
2025
Evelyn Wade
movieJuror #2
2024
Faith Killebrew
movieRuby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
2023
Agatha Gillman (voice)
movieMafia Mamma
2023
Kristin
tvThe Power
2023
Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez
movieThe Estate
2022
Macey
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
tvSunday with Laura Kuenssberg
2022
Self – Actor and director
tvThe Staircase
2022
Kathleen Peterson
tvPIECES OF HER
2022
Laura Oliver
movieNightmare Alley
2021
Zeena the Seer
movieStowaway
2021
Marina Barnett
movieDream Horse
2021
Jan Vokes
movieKnives Out
2019
Joni Thrombey
tvUnbelievable
2019
Detective Grace Rasmussen
movieVelvet Buzzsaw
2019
Gretchen
movieLet's Dance
2018
Segment: "The Heebie-Jeebies"
movieCursed: The True Nature of Hereditary
2018
Self - Annie
tvWanderlust
2018
Joy Richards
movieHereditary
2018
Annie Graham
movieThe Yellow Birds
2018
Amy Bartle
movieBirthmarked
2018
Catherine
moviePlease Stand By
2018
Scottie
movieMadame
2017
Anne Fredericks
tvBlue Murder: Killer Cop
2017
Anne Melocco
movieUnlocked
2017
Emily Knowles
movieJasper Jones
2017
Ruth Bucktin
moviexXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
Jane Marke
movieImperium
2016
Angela Zampino
movieKrampus
2015
Sarah
movieBlinky Bill the Movie
2015
Beryl / Cheryl (voice)
Movie Juice
2014
Self - Interviewee
movieThe Boxtrolls
2014
Lady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice)
tvDevil's Playground
2014
Margaret Wallace
movieTammy
2014
Missi
movieA Long Way Down
2014
Maureen Thompson
tvHostages
2013
Ellen Sanders
movieEnough Said
2013
Sarah
movieLucky Them
2013
Ellie Klug
movieHitchcock
2012
Peggy Robertson
movieMental
2012
Shaz
movieStorm Surfers
2012
Narrator
movieJesus Henry Christ
2012
Patricia Herman
movieFright Night
2011
Jane Brewster
movieFoster
2011
Zooey
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
movieMary and Max
2009
Mary (voice)
tvUnited States of Tara
2009
Tara Gregson
movieHow to Lose Friends & Alienate People
2008
Toni Collette (uncredited)
movieTowelhead
2008
Melina Hines
movieThe Black Balloon
2008
Maggie Mollison
movieEvening
2007
Nina Mars
tvThe Graham Norton Show
2007
Self / Self - Guest
tvTsunami: The Aftermath
2006
Kathy Graham
movieLike Minds
2006
Sally
movieLittle Miss Sunshine
2006
Sheryl Hoover
movieThe Night Listener
2006
Donna D. Logand
movieIn Her Shoes
2005
Rose Feller
tvBig Fat Quiz
2004
Self - Guest
movieThe Last Shot
2004
Emily French
movieJapanese Story
2003
Sandy Edwards
movieThe Hours
2002
Kitty
movieDirty Deeds
2002
Sharon
tvSucré salé
2002
Self
movieAbout a Boy
2002
Fiona Brewer
movieChanging Lanes
2002
Michelle
tvFriday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001
Self - Guest
movieThe Magic Pudding
2000
Meg Bluegum (voice)
movieShaft
2000
Diane Palmieri
tvRove
1999
Self
movieThe Sixth Sense
1999
Lynn Sear
movie8 ½ Women
1999
Griselda
movieVelvet Goldmine
1998
Mandy Slade
movieThe Boys
1998
Michelle
movieDiana & Me
1997
Diana Spencer
movieThe James Gang
1997
Julia Armstrong
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieClockwatchers
1997
Iris Chapman
movieEmma
1996
Harriet Smith
movieLilian's Story
1996
Young Lilian Singer
movieThe Pallbearer
1996
Cynthia
movieCosi
1996
Julie
movieMuriel's Wedding
1994
Muriel Heslop
movieThe Thief and the Cobbler
1993
Nurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice)
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993
Self - Guest
movieSpotswood
1992
Wendy Robinson
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
The Prima Donna
Livia Angelli
movieA French Pursuit
Zoe Turner
Production10
movieMafia Mamma
2023
Producer
tvPIECES OF HER
2022
Producer
tvWanderlust
2018
Associate Producer
movieHereditary
2018
Executive Producer
movieHey Hey It's Esther Blueburger
2008
Executive Producer
movieThe Black Balloon
2008
Executive Producer
movieLike Minds
2006
Executive Producer
movieWriters and Lovers
Producer
The Prima Donna
Executive Producer
Hot Mother
Executive Producer
Directing1
movieWriters and Lovers
Director
Writing1
movieWriters and Lovers
Writer