Charlize Theron

Born:: August 7, 1975, Benoni, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Nationality:: South African, American
Profession(s):: Actress, Producer

Early Life and Education

Charlize Theron was born in Benoni, South Africa, to Gerda Jacoba Aletta (née Maritz) and Charles Jacobus Theron.
She grew up on a farm near Johannesburg.
Theron attended the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg.
At age 16, she won a local modeling competition and subsequently moved to Milan and then Paris to pursue a modeling career.

Career and Major Achievements

Theron transitioned from modeling to acting in the mid-1990s.
She gained recognition for her roles in films such as The Devil's Advocate (1997), Mighty Joe Young (1998), and The Cider House Rules (1999).
Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003), becoming the first South African to win an Oscar in an acting category.
She received further Academy Award nominations for North Country (2005) and Bombshell (2019).
Theron has also produced numerous films and television shows, including Monster, Young Adult, Atomic Blonde, and Mindhunter.

Notable Works

Filmography (Selected)

Year	Title	Role
1997	The Devil's Advocate	Mary Ann Lomax
1999	The Cider House Rules	Candy Kendall
2003	Monster	Aileen Wuornos
2005	North Country	Josey Aimes
2012	Snow White and the Huntsman	Queen Ravenna
2015	Mad Max: Fury Road	Imperator Furiosa
2019	Bombshell	Megyn Kelly

Legacy and Impact

Charlize Theron is recognized as a versatile and accomplished actress who has consistently challenged herself with diverse roles. Her performance in Monster is considered a landmark in acting, and she has used her platform to advocate for social causes, including gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. Many search engines and databases, such as the website described in 'charlize theron imdb biography on bradley', contain extensive information about her career and influence.