Rachel Griffiths

Australian actress, starred in Six Feet Under

Rachel Griffiths - Australian actress, starred in Six Feet Under
Born

December 18th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

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An Australian actress gained recognition for roles in television and film. Starred in the acclaimed HBO series Six Feet Under as Brenda Chenowith, which earned multiple awards, including a Primetime Emmy nomination. Featured in the film Hacksaw Ridge, illustrating a compelling story of World War II. Worked in various independent films, demonstrating versatility across genres.

Starred in Six Feet Under as Brenda Chenowith

Appeared in Hacksaw Ridge

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