Miranda Otto

  • Name: Miranda Otto
  • Date of Birth: December 16, 1967
  • Place of Birth: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Mini-bio: Miranda is a graduate of the prestigious Australian theatrical school NIDA, (the same facility which boasts such luminaries as Mel Gibson and Judy Davis)
Daughter of prolific Australian actor B...( read more)arry Otto.
Gave up studying a medical career to pursue acting.
Spent six months shooting her role as Eowyn for the Lord of the Rings and was required to learn sword fighting and horseback riding.
Took ballet lessons.
Was named after the character Miranda in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest".
Won the 2003 Australian Entertainment "Mo" Award for Best Actress in a Play for "A Doll's House."
Won the role of Éowyn in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) after Alison Doody refused the role so she could have a baby.
Is one of four "Lord of the Rings" stars to star, pre-"Rings," with Harrison Ford. She starred with Ford in What Lies Beneath (2000). Ford also starred with John Rhys Davies (Gimli) in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and with Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) in Witness (1985), with Sean Bean (Boromir) in Patriot Games (1992).
In the fight scenes from the "Lord of the Rings" movies, her costume (armor) was very heavy, weighing 8 to 10 kilos (22 lbs.).
Gave birth to her first child, a girl, named Darcey in Australia. Her husband, who was unable to attend the birth, watched via web cam from America. [1 April 2005]
Won Logie for Most Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series for the miniseries Through My Eyes (May 2005)
Was pregnant with daughter Darcey while filming War of the Worlds'
In 2003, she received a Helpmann Award Nomination for "Best Female Actor in a Play" for "A Doll's House".
Sister of actress Gracie Otto.
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Replace this image with an actor photoMiranda Otto mini-bio: Miranda is a graduate of the prestigious Australian theatrical school NIDA, (the same facility which boasts such luminaries as Mel Gibson and Judy Davis)
Daughter of prolific Australian actor Barry Otto.
Gave up studying a medical career to pursue acting.
Spent six months shooting her role as Eowyn for the Lord of the Rings and was required to learn sword fighting and horseback riding.
Took ballet lessons.
Was named after the character Miranda in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest".
Won the 2003 Australian Entertainment "Mo" Award for Best Actress in a Play for "A Doll's House."
Won the role of Éowyn in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) after Alison Doody refused the role so she could have a baby.
Is one of four "Lord of the Rings" stars to star, pre-"Rings," with Harrison Ford. She starred with Ford in What Lies Beneath (2000). Ford also starred with John Rhys Davies (Gimli) in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and with Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) in Witness (1985), with Sean Bean (Boromir) in Patriot Games (1992).
In the fight scenes from the "Lord of the Rings" movies, her costume (armor) was very heavy, weighing 8 to 10 kilos (22 lbs.).
Gave birth to her first child, a girl, named Darcey in Australia. Her husband, who was unable to attend the birth, watched via web cam from America. [1 April 2005]
Won Logie for Most Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series for the miniseries Through My Eyes (May 2005)
Was pregnant with daughter Darcey while filming War of the Worlds'
In 2003, she received a Helpmann Award Nomination for "Best Female Actor in a Play" for "A Doll's House".
Sister of actress Gracie Otto.

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  • sexybaby574
    sexybaby574
    Miranda, you are such an inspiration to aspiring Aussie actors. you're an amzing actress with such natural beauty, and you show hollywood how to be beautiful. your're never afraid to take on the most challenging roles, and you're a great role model. can't wait to see your new movie!
    posted 575 days ago
  • hassanfadlshaker
    hassanfadlshaker
    she is an angel
    posted 771 days ago
  • sneakers724
    sneakers724
    Hello! I think that u r one of the best actresses i've seen!
    posted 799 days ago
  • cori6
    cori6
    i luv the movie war of the worlds
    posted 890 days ago
  • horsegirl100
    horsegirl100
    You where awsome in the lord of the rings the two towers!!!you where verry convincing!!!
    posted 926 days ago
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