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Charlize Theron
Active Hollywood Cinema
- FromBenoni, South Africa
- Based inLos Angeles, California, USA
- Age46–55
- Active1995 – Present
- Updated
Charlize Theron – Biography
Charlize Theron – Full Information
- Full Name: Charlize Theron
- Popular Name: Charlize Theron
- Nickname: Charlie
- Profession: Actress, Producer
- Known For: Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road, Atomic Blonde, The Old Guard, Bombshell
- Date of Birth: 7 August 1975
- Age: 50 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Benoni, Transvaal Province (now Gauteng), South Africa
- Hometown: Benoni, South Africa
- Nationality: South African, American
- Religion: [Private/Sensitive Data – Kept Blank]
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Profession Category: Actress, Producer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 55 kg
- Eye Colour: Green
- Hair Colour: Blonde
Family
- Father: Charles Theron (Late)
- Mother: Gerda Maritz
- Siblings: None (Only child)
- Marital Status: Single (Never married)
- Children: 2 Daughters (Jackson Theron and August Theron)
Education
- School: Putfontein Primary School | National School of the Arts, Johannesburg
- Qualification: Formative education in South Africa, trained extensively as a ballet dancer in her youth before pivoting to modeling and acting.
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1995 | Made her feature film acting debut with an uncredited role in the horror movie Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest. |
| 1997 | Achieved widespread Hollywood attention starring opposite Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in the mystery thriller The Devil’s Advocate. |
| 2003 | Founded her own independent entertainment banner, Denver and Delilah Productions. |
| 2003 | Delivered a historic, transformative performance as Aileen Wuornos in the biographical drama Monster, earning global acclaim. |
| 2015 | Starred as the fierce, iconic warrior Imperator Furiosa in George Miller’s action masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road. |
| 2017 | Anchored her status as a premier global action star with her grueling physical performance in the spy-thriller Atomic Blonde. |
| 2019 | Portrayed Megyn Kelly in the drama Bombshell, earning widespread critical praise and top-tier award recognition. |
| 2020 | Starred as the immortal warrior Andy in the massive Netflix action franchise hit The Old Guard. |
| 2024 | Voiced and produced major high-profile projects while preparing for heavy-stunt survival action features. |
| 2026 | Starred as the resilient rock climber Sasha in the intense Netflix wilderness survival thriller film Apex, directed by Baltasar Kormákur. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2004 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actress | Monster | Won |
| 2004 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Monster | Won |
| 2004 | Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | Monster | Won |
| 2006 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actress | North Country | Nominated |
| 2020 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actress | Bombshell | Nominated |
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