Miranda Otto is a renowned Australian actress, born to a family of actors. Her parents, Barry Otto and Lindsay Otto, were both involved in the entertainment industry, and her half-sister, Gracie Otto, is also an actress.
Otto began her acting career at the age of 18 in 1986, and has since appeared in a diverse range of independent and major studio films. Her breakthrough role came in 1991, as Nell Tiscowitz in the film "The Girl Who Came Late", which earned her her first Australian Film Institute nomination for Best Actress.
In the 1990s, Otto gained recognition in Hollywood with supporting roles in films such as "The Thin Red Line" (1998) and "What Lies Beneath" (2000). She played the iconic role of Éowyn in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" film series.
Otto has received numerous nominations and awards for her performances, including four Australian Film Institute Awards. She has also appeared in various stage productions, including a 2002 production of "A Doll's House" and a 2005 production of "Boy Gets Girl", for which she earned a Helpmann Award nomination.
In addition to her film and stage work, Otto has also been involved in various television projects, including a 1997 film called "Doing Time for Patsy Cline" and a 2004 Italian film called "The Three-Legged Fox".
