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Date of birth (location)
December 16, 1967
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Mini-Biography
Gaining critical recognition for roles in such films as The Girl Who Came Late (1991) and Gillian Anderson's Last Days of Chez Nous, Otto made her feature debut in Emma's War (1986). Otto's portrayal of a daughter who is blind to the crippling tolls that World War II has taken on her fragile mother lead the actress to roles in many critically acclaimed but little-seen films. After a decade of powerful roles in Australian films, Otto gained Hollywood recognition in the late '90s with roles in Terence Malick's The Thin Red Line (1998) and as the mysterious neighbor in Robert Zemeckis' supernatural thriller What Lies Beneath (2000). In addition to her appearance in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Otto's other 2001 films include the offbeat comedy Human Nature, scripted by Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich).
Interesting Facts
Married to Peter O'Brien (II) (1 January 2003 - present)
Miranda is a graduate of the prestigious Australian theatrical school NIDA, (the same facility which boasts such luimnaries as Mel Gibson and Judy Davis)
Daughter of prolific Australian actor Barry Otto (I)