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Rachel Griffiths on "Brothers & Sisters"
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Rachel Griffiths stars as Sarah Whedon on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters."

Australian actress Rachel Griffiths is perhaps most widely known to American audiences through her role as Brenda Chenowith on the hit HBO series, "Six Feet Under." The role garnered Rachel Griffiths two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe win. Rachel Griffiths' breakthrough role, as the brilliantly crafted Rhonda in "Muriel's Wedding," won her both the Australian Film Critics Award and the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Supporting Actress. Rachel Griffiths was nominated for an Academy Award(r) for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Hilary DuPré in "Hilary and Jackie." Other feature credits for Rachel Griffiths include "My Best Friend's Wedding," "Among Giants," "Blow," Very Annie Mary," "Me Myself I," "The Rookie" and "Ned Kelley." Rachel Griffiths also starred in the made for television film "Plainsong."

A native of Melbourne, Rachel Griffiths graduated from Victoria College with a Bachelor of Education degree in drama and dance. Rachel Griffiths worked in the theater in Melbourne with Australia's acclaimed theatre company for young people, Wooly Jumpers Inc. Rachel Griffiths continued over the next six years working with the Melbourne and Sydney Theatre Companies, starring in "Sylvia," "The Sisters Rosensweig," "The Grapes of Wrath" and "The Doll House." In 2002, Rachel Griffiths starred in David Auburn's stage play "Proof" for the Melbourne Theatre Company and took home the Green Room Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Rachel Griffiths directed her first short film, "Tulip," in 1999, which went on to win Best Short Film at the Toronto and Palm Springs Film Festivals. Rachel Griffiths completed her second short, "Roundabout," in 2002 to great acclaim. The film won two Best Short Film awards, one from the Australian Film Critics Circle and the other at the Melbourne Film Festival.

Rachel Griffiths is also featured in the HBO independent film "Angel," directed by Jim McKay, and recently completed filming Larry McMurtry's miniseries "Comanche Moon," for CBS/Paramount.






RACHEL GRIFFITHS: FACTS

How tall is Rachel Griffiths? How old is Rachel Griffiths? Where was Rachel Griffiths born? Find out here.

Age: 40 years old
Birthday: December 18, 1968
Height: 5' 9 ½"
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Husband: Andrew Taylor





 
 
 
 
RACHEL GRIFFITHS: TWEETS

"Amy" starring Rachel Griffiths www.amythemovie.com
1 day ago
Either I’ve been watching too much Six Feet Under, or Rachel Griffiths is sitting in a car outside my office.
2 days ago
Seeing Six Feet Under for the second time made me realise how much i love Rachel Griffiths. It's scary how good she is in the show.
2 days ago
♪Untitled - Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Mathew St. Patrick, Freddy Rodríguez, Rachel Griffiths - Six Feet
2 days ago
Watching DVR'd Brothers & Sisters and jealous Rachel Griffiths got to smooch w/ Gilles Marini aka Dante from Sex and The City. He's so HAWT!
3 days ago
♪The Black Forest - Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Mathew St. Patrick, Freddy Rodríguez, Rachel Griffiths -
3 days ago
Anyone seen "Amy" starring Rachel Griffiths? It'll definitely leave a soft spot in your soul.
3 days ago
♪The Black Forest - Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Mathew St. Patrick, Freddy Rodríguez, Rachel Griffiths -
3 days ago
♪Grinding the Corn - Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Mathew St. Patrick, Freddy Rodríguez, Rachel Griffiths -
3 days ago
@amandabynes How about the Australian movie Amy with Rachel Griffiths in it. or Lars and the Real Girl that is brilliant.
4 days ago
RT @megaleg26: @shallowtpool yah I know luv Rachel Griffiths she does an American accent so well cnt believe she's Australian/ I luv her 2
4 days ago
Slane & Slane A pair of gold Slane & Slane earrings were worn by Rachel Griffiths on the November 15th episode of "Brothers & Sisters"!!!
4 days ago
@LeighLockie Rachel Griffiths (brothers & sisters ) did it best by releasing 1 fab shot with all proceeds to a local charity she supports.
4 days ago
Rachel Griffiths nude — wow!
4 days ago
Wait, WHAT?! Sally Field and Jon Tenney on Brothers & Sisters? Rachel Griffiths and Gilles Marini is one thing but COME ON
4 days ago
They all got so depressed that juliette lewis/Rachel griffiths was self harming. We were all in a beach hut.
6 days ago