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.
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| 2 | Juror #2 (2024) | Faith Killebrew | 7.3 | |
| 3 | Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) | Agatha Gillman (voice) | 6.5 | |
| 4 | Mafia Mamma (2023) | Kristin | 3.5 | |
| 5 | The Estate (2022) | Macey | 6 | |
| 6 | Stowaway (2021) | Marina Barnett | 6 | |
| 7 | Dream Horse (2021) | Jan Vokes | 7 | |
| 8 | Nightmare Alley (2021) | Zeena the Seer | 7 | |
| 9 | I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020) | Mother | 7.3 | |
| 10 | Knives Out (2019) Top 100 by FilmGator | Joni Thrombey | 8 | |
| 11 | Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) | Gretchen | 5.4 | |
| 12 | Hereditary (2018) | Annie Graham | 7.3 | |
| 13 | Birthmarked (2018) | Catherine | 3.5 | |
| 14 | Hearts Beat Loud (2018) | Leslie | 6.7 | |
| 15 | The Yellow Birds (2018) | Amy Bartle | 7 | |
| 16 | Please Stand By (2018) | Scottie | 7 | |
| 17 | Fun Mom Dinner (2017) | Kate | 6.7 | |
| 18 | xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) | Jane Marke | 6.2 | |
| 19 | Unlocked (2017) | Emily Knowles | 6.8 | |
| 20 | Madame (2017) | Anne Fredericks | 6 | |
| 21 | Jasper Jones (2017) | Ruth Bucktin | 6 | |
| 22 | Imperium (2016) | Angela Zampino | 7.4 | |
| 23 | Glassland (2015) | Jean | 6 | |
| 24 | Miss You Already (2015) | Milly | 6.8 | |
| 25 | Krampus (2015) | Sarah | 6.7 | |
| 26 | Blinky Bill the Movie (2015) | Beryl / Cheryl (voice) | 7 | |
| 27 | Tammy (2014) | Missi | 5.7 | |
| 28 | The Boxtrolls (2014) Oscars 2015 | Lady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice) | 7 | |
| 29 | Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) | Agnes | 6.4 | |
| 30 | A Long Way Down (2014) | Maureen Thompson | 7.1 | |
| 31 | The Way Way Back (2013) | Pam | 7.4 | |
| 32 | Lucky Them (2013) | Ellie Klug | 5.7 | |
| 33 | Enough Said (2013) | Sarah | 6.9 | |
| 34 | Mental (2012) | Shaz | 7.5 | |
| 35 | Jesus Henry Christ (2012) | Patricia Herman | 7.3 | |
| 36 | Hitchcock (2012) Oscars 2013 | Peggy Robertson | 7 | |
| 37 | Fright Night (2011) | Jane Brewster | 6.8 | |
| 38 | Foster (2011) | Zooey | 6.5 | |
| 39 | Mary and Max (2009) Top 30 in 2000s | Mary (voice) | 8.1 | |
| 40 | Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger (2008) | Mary | 6 | |
| 41 | The Black Balloon (2008) | Maggie Mollison | 6.5 | |
| 42 | Towelhead (2008) | Melina Hines | 7.2 | |
| 43 | How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) | Toni Collette (uncredited) | 6.1 | |
| 44 | Evening (2007) | Nina Mars | 6 | |
| 45 | Like Minds (2006) | Sally | 5 | |
| 46 | The Night Listener (2006) | Donna D. Logand | 5.8 | |
| 47 | Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Oscars 2007 | Sheryl Hoover | 7.6 | |
| 48 | The Dead Girl (2006) | Arden | 4.8 | |
| 49 | In Her Shoes (2005) | Rose Feller | 6 | |
| 50 | The Last Shot (2004) | Emily French | 6 | |
| 51 | Connie and Carla (2004) | Carla | 6 | |
| 52 | Japanese Story (2003) | Sandy Edwards | 3 | |
| 53 | The Hours (2002) Oscars 2003 | Kitty | 7 | |
| 54 | Dirty Deeds (2002) | Sharon | 8.5 | |
| 55 | About a Boy (2002) Oscars 2003 | Fiona Brewer | 6.8 | |
| 56 | Changing Lanes (2002) | Michelle | 6.5 | |
| 57 | Dinner with Friends (2001) | Beth | 7 | |
| 58 | Shaft (2000) | Diane Palmieri | 6.3 | |
| 59 | The Sixth Sense (1999) Oscars 2000 | Lynn Sear | 8.1 | |
| 60 | 8 ½ Women (1999) | Griselda | - | - |
| 61 | The Boys (1998) | Michelle | 6 | |
| 62 | Velvet Goldmine (1998) Oscars 1999 | Mandy Slade | 6.9 | |
| 63 | Clockwatchers (1997) | Iris Chapman | - | - |
| 64 | Cosi (1996) | Julie | 7 | |
| 65 | The Pallbearer (1996) | Cynthia | 2.5 | |
| 66 | Lilian's Story (1996) | Young Lilian Singer | - | - |
| 67 | Emma (1996) | Harriet Smith | 6.5 | |
| 68 | Muriel's Wedding (1994) | Muriel Heslop | 7.6 | |
| 69 | The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) | Nurse / Mad Holy Old Witch (voice) | 8.7 | |
| 70 | Spotswood (1992) | Wendy Robinson | 4 |
