Judy Davis is an Australian actress, born in Perth in 1955, known for her versatility and the intensity of her performances. She gained international recognition with the film *My Brilliant Career* (1979), for which she won two BAFTA Awards. Her Hollywood career took off with David Lean's *A Passage to India* (1984), which earned her her first Academy Award nomination. She received a second nomination for her role in *Husbands and Wives* (1992) by Woody Allen, a director with whom she frequently collaborated, and has worked with other notable filmmakers such as the Coen brothers on *Barton Fink*. Also active in television, she received widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Judy Garland in the miniseries *Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows* (2001), a performance that earned her an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Throughout her career, she has garnered numerous accolades, including three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and several AACTA Awards in her home country, consolidating her status as one of the most esteemed actresses of her generation.