52 years old (Born on November 01, 1972)
Australian actress and musician; She is famous from Muriels Wedding.
Born on the same day as actress/model Jenny McCarthy. Played the mother for both Hayley Joel Osmant and Abigal Breslin in their Oscar nominated roles (The Sixth Sense and Little Miss Sunshine). Nominated for a 2000 Tony Award for her performance as "Queenie" in Michael John LaChiusa`s musical "The Wild Party" on Broadway. Gave birth to her daughter, Sage Florence, by her husband David Galafassi, on 9 January 2008. Is only 11 years older than Paul Dano, who plays her son in Little Miss Sunshine (2006).Toni Collette's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Toni Collette
Dropped out of Australia`s NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) in order to make her first film Spotswood (1992).
Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007.
Though she vowed not to gain any more weight for movie roles, director Curtis Hanson convinced her to gain twenty-five pounds for her role in In Her Shoes (2005). She believed it was important to her character`s personality.
Has two brothers.
Starred as Sonya in the Sydney Theatre Company`s 1992 Production of Anton Chekhov`s "Uncle Vanya".
Gained 40 pounds in 7 weeks for Muriel`s Wedding (1994) with the help of a dietitian.
Toni sings with her band called the Finish and her husband, David Galafassi, is the Drummer.