Charlize Theron
ALL ABOUT CHARLIZE THERON
Full Name:Charlize Theron
Date of Birth:August 7, 1975
Place of Birth:Benoni, South Africa
Adress for autographed photos:
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3727 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, Ca. 91505
Bio:
Moviegoers were first introduced to the seductive charm of Charlize Theron in her feature film debut, MGM’s 2 Days in the Valley. Starring with James Spader, Eric Stoltz, and Jeff Daniels, it was the bizarre story of what happens to the lives of ten people in the San Fernando Valley who cross paths over 48 hours. Theron played Helga, Spader’s partner and love interest, who can’t get enough of the danger that surrounds her. Even among an ensemble cast, Theron gave a standout performance.
In early 1997, Theron starred in Jonathan Lynn’s Trial and Error for New Line Cinema opposite Michael Richards and, 2 Days in the Valley co-star, Jeff Daniels. In the fall of the same -year, she appeared on the big screen once again co-starring with Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in the Warner Brothers thriller, Devil’s Advocate.
Extraordinary talent was all Tom Hanks needed to see to cast Theron in his directorial debut, That Thing You Do!. The two time Academy Award-winning actor brought this story to film from the script he authored. It told the tale of a small town rock band, “The Wonders” and the hit song that brings them fame. Theron portrayed Tina, Guy’s (Tom Everett Scott) hometown girlfriend who is less than dazzled by “The Wonders” overnight success.
Theron has risen to the challenge of a variety of roles in a rather short period of time. This incredibly talented actress began her career as a model in her native South Africa. She worked extensively in fashion capitols such as Milan and Paris before coming to the U.S.
Audiences saw Theron star in Woody Allen’s Celebrity for which she received rave reviews and Mighty Joe Young opposite Bill Paxton for Disney. She starred opposite Johnny Depp in New Line Cinema’s The Astronaut’s Wife.
Theron played Candy Kendall in the widely acclaimed and Oscar- nominated The Cider House Rules by Miramax, which was based on the novel by John Irving. The same year she starred in John Frankenheimer’s Reindeer Games with Ben Affleck. Next, Theron played Adelle in Robert Redford’s The Legend of Bagger Vance with Will Smith and Matt Damon.
Other roles include Fox 2000’s Navy Diver with Robert DeNiro and Cuba Gooding, Jr., directed by George Tillman, Jr. In 2001, Theron was seen in The Yards, directed by James Grey. The drama starred Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, James Caan and Faye Dunaway. Also released in 2001, were Sweet November, 24 Hours and Miramax’s Waking Up In Reno.
Trivia:
Had a pet goat named “Bok” growing up. Bok means goat or deer in Afrikaans.
Charlize owns a dog named Tucker. They both appeared in a 2004 billboard sponsored by PETA to promote against wearing fur.
Charlize was ranked #30 in FHM Online’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World of 2007.
In October 2007 Charlize was named as the “sexiest woman alive” by Esquire magazine.
When Charlize was asked what she packed for the Toronto Film Festival, all she answered was ‘clean underwear’.
Theron speaks with a typical American accent and style of speech, leading most people to assume she is American.
She began her studies at the National School Of The Arts in Johannesburg.
She is the first South African to win an Oscar for Best Actress.
The May 1999 issue of Playboy published nude photos of Theron, taken during the early years of her modeling career. Claiming they had been “for private use”, Theron ended up suing photographer Guido Argentini.
In 2004, Charlize replaced Estonian model Tiiu Kuik in the J’ADORE advertisements by Christian Dior.
She has appeared in a PETA advertisement for their anti-fur campaign.
Theron is a supporter of animal rights and active member of PETA.
In 2006, Theron won GLAAD’s Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards for increasing “visibility and understanding in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans gender community.”
Charlize is greatly involved in women’s rights organizations.
In May 2006, Maxim Magazine named Charlize #25 in its annual Hot 100 issue.
In October 2005, her mother, Gerda, was married in California.
After her Oscar win for Monster, she earned $10,000,000 for both North Country and Aeon Flux.
She has received Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for her role in the HBO movie The Life and Death of Peter Sellers.
According to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2006 list of highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, she ranked 7th, behind Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Renée Zellweger, Reese Witherspoon, and Nicole Kidman.
She is fluent in English and speaks some Xhosa.
Her surname is pronounced in Afrikaans as “Teronn”, although she prefers the pronunciation “Thrown”.
She is the only child of her parents.
Charlize has been on the cover pages of many American magazines including Entertainment Weekly, Premiere, Parade, Cineaste, Elle, Jane, Playboy, GQ and many more.
She has appeared on the cover pages of many international magazines including Nova Magazine (Greece), Gong (Germany), Premiere (Russia), Harper’s Bazaar (Australia), FHM (UK), FHM (Netherlands), GQ (Spain), Esquire (Turkey), Roadshow (Japan) and many others.
In the year 2005, she was seen in print ads for Raymond Weil.
In the year 2004, she appeared in the TV commercial for L’Oreal Preference Haircolor.
In the year 1996, she appeared in the TV commercials for Martini and Axe.
In 2006, she was named 15 in FHM Magazine’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006″ supplement.
In the year 2005, she was named #4 in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005″ special supplement.
She was the first person to sign on to be a presenter at the 77th Annual Academy Awards.
Her favorite actor is Tom Hanks.
In September 2002, she was voted the 12th Sexiest Female Movie Star in the Australian Empire Magazine.
In the year 2001, she was ranked 4th in the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM (Taiwan).
Her mother, Gerda, is German, while her late father, Charles, was French.
She didn’t like being a model.
She is the second actress (the first was Kim Basinger) to win an Oscar after appearing naked in Playboy Magazine.
After winning her Oscar, she returned to great celebrations in her native South Africa, and she even met former South African President Nelson Mandela. When he praised her for putting their country on the map and gave her a hug, Charlize broke into tears.
Her star sign is Leo.
She is a model turned actress.
Charlize has a stepbrother named, Denver.
In 2004, she starred with real-life boyfriend Stuart Townsend in the movie Head in the Clouds.
Charlize first attracted the attention of talent manager, John Crosby, with a tirade in a Los Angeles-area bank after a teller refused to cash her out-of-state check.
Charlize studied acting with the Joffrey Ballet in New York City.
Charlize left her native South Africa in 1991, the same year that her mother shot and killed Theron’s father in self-defense.
At a very young age of 16, she managed to win a modeling contest in Italy.
Watchmaker Raymond Weil has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Charlize for not exclusively wearing Weil’s watches after signing a contract to do so.
Charlize made every stunt in The Italian Job by herself, except one jump.
Charlize Theron worked also two times together with Mark Wahlberg, the first movie was The Yards and the second one was The Italian Job. Charlize enjoyed the time with him and they remained friends.
Charlize worked two times together with make-up artist Tony G (Monster, North Country).
Britt Ekland was Charlize’s date at the Cannes Film Festival, where she saw the movie (The Life and Death of Peter Sellers) the first time. After the festival ended Charlize took Britt home instead going to the party, because it was too emotional for both of them.
To learn more about Britt Ekland, her role in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, she watched a lot of videos showing her and Peter Sellers, together with Geoffrey Rush, who played Peter.
Charlize was named after her father, whose name was Charles.
Charlize used hypnotherapy as an aid to quit smoking.
Charlize’s measurements: 36B-24-36
Charlize and her boyfriend, Stuart Townsend, attended the Spirit of Independence Award Ceremony Honoring Charlize Theron, in which took place on June 28th, 2006.
Charlize has been criticized for the huge bow she wore on her dress to the 2006 Academy Awards.
Charlize and her boyfriend Stuart have reportedly split up. (March 11/2006)
Charlize’s co-star in The Italian Job Jason Statham says that deep down, she’s a tomboy and that she’s an excellent driver.
Charlize owns the rights to the story adapted from Mark Richard’s fictional short story, The Ice at the Bottom of the World.
Charlize will star in and produce the indie drama The Ice At The Bottom of the World.
Charlize has replaced Angelina Jolie as Martin Campbell’s, director, first choice for the latest role as a Bond girl.
Charlize and Stuart have decided that they will marry only when gays and lesbians are able to legally wed in America.
Charlize got her first kiss when she was 14 but was not considered his girlfriend.
Charlize, along with Djimon Hounsou, was the first African to be nominated for an Oscar. She went on to become the first African to win an Oscar.
Charlize learned English as a teenager in South Africa by watching American TV.
Charlize dated Stephan Jenkins, the lead singer in the band Third Eye Blind.
Charlize audtioned for the female lead in the 1995 film Showgirls.
Charlize turned down the lead female role in Pearl Harbor to star alongside Keanu Reeves in the film Sweet November.
Charlize was named one of the top 50 most beautiful people by People magazine.
Charlize became a fashion model at age fourteen.
Charlize speaks English as a second language. Her native toungue is Afrikaans.
The filming of Aeon Flux was delayed because Charlize had to heal from a neck injury she got when she attempted a stunt. Charlize no longer allows stunts as part of her movie contracts.
Charlize starred in the movie Aeon Flux.
Charlize has two tattoos. One is a blue flower on her right foot and the other is a little koi fish on her ankle.
Charlize’s height is 5 feet 9.5 (1.77 metres) inches.
Charlize had a rough experience as a teen; she witnissed her father’s death, at the hands of her mother. He was an abusive alcoholic, and her mother shot him in self-defense. No charges were pressed.
Charlize grew up on a farm in South Africa, where she “…had all the dirty chores.”
Charlize’s favorite school subject was Afrikaans.
Before she became an actress, Charlize’s dream job was to be a broadcast journalist.
Charlize had surgery on a herniated cervical disc in her neck.
As of 2007, she is a spokesperson for Dior perfume.
Charlize posed nude for the May 1999 issue of Playboy magazine.
Charlize used hypnotherapy to help her quit smoking.
Charlize is best-known for gaining 30 pounds for her Academy Award winning role in Monster.
Charlize was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 29, 2005.
Charlize was named after her dad, Charles.
Charlize graces the cover of Entertainment Weekly, the October 28th, 2005 issue.
Charlize is currently engaged to actor Stuart Townsend. They met on the set of Trapped. They reside in a home together in Los Angeles.
Charlize won an Oscar and SAG Award for her role in the critically acclaimed Monster in 2004.
Charlize won a Golden Globe Award for her lead role in Monster.
Quotes:
“If they ever do my life story, whoever plays me needs lots of hair color and high heels.”
“There’s only so much you can do, but if somebody doesn’t give you a chance there is nothing you can do.”
“I think of myself as a highly sexual creature.”
“I’d love to get pajamas. Good, nice and warm flannel ones.”
“Whether it’s a real person or not, is irrelevant, … The human condition is the same.”
“I’ve always been very proud to be a South African and I’ve always been very honest to people about that. And whatever I can do in my power I promise you I will do. I don’t think it’s too much pressure. I think it’s our duty as citizens of this country. You don’t have to win an Oscar to do something good for your country. We all can do that. If I can be an encouragement for that I’ll be glad to be that.”
Filmography:
Charlize Theron Filmography as an actress:
2008 The Road
2008 The Burning Plain
2008 Hancock
2008 Sleepwalking
2007 The Battle in Seattle
2007 Ice at the Bottom of the World
2007 In The Valley of Elah
2005 Boffo! Tinseltown’s Bombs and Blockbusters
2005 North Country
2005 Aeon Flux
2004 Head in the Clouds
2004 The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
2003 Monster
2003 The Italian Job
2002 Trapped
2001 Waking Up in Reno
2001 15 Minutes
2001 Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies
2001 The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001 Sweet November
2000 Men of Honor
2000 The Yards
2000 Reindeer Games
2000 Saturday Night Live: Charlize Theron
2000 The Legend of Bagger Vance
1999 The Astronaut’s Wife
1999 The Cider House Rules
1998 Mighty Joe Young
1998 Celebrity
1997 Hollywood Confidential
1997 Trial and Error
1997 The Devil’s Advocate
1996 That Thing You Do!
1996 2 Days in the Valley
1994 Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest
Charlize Theron Filmography as an Executive Producer:
2008 The Burning Plain
2004 Head in the Clouds
Charlize Theron Filmography as a Producer:
2008 Sleepwalking
2007 Ice at the Bottom of the World
2006 East of Havana
2003 Monster
Charlize Theron Awards:
Academy
2005 Best Actress North Country
2003 Best Actress Monster
Berlin International Film Festival
2004 Silver Bear for Best Actress Monster
British Academy Awards
2005 Best Actress North Country
2004 Best Actress Monster
Broadcast Film Critics Association
2005 Best Actress North Country
Chicago Film Critics Association
2003 Best Actress Monster
Emmy
2005 Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Golden Globe
2005 Best Actress - Drama North Country
2003 Best Actress - Drama Monster
Independent Spirit Award
2003 Best Actress Monster
L.A. Film Critics Association
2003 Best Actress (Runner-up) Monster
National Board of Review
2003 Best Breakthrough Actress Monster
National Society of Film Critics
2003 Best Actress Monster
San Francisco Film Critics Circle
2003 Best Actress Monster
Screen Actors Guild
2005 Best Actress North Country
2003 Best Actress Monster
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