---
name: "Charlize Theron"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/charlize-theron"
fi1m_id: "charlize-theron"
imdb_id: "nm0000234"
tmdb_id: 6885
wikidata_id: "Q80046"
roles: ["Actor","Producer"]
born: "7 August 1975"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 18
average_fi1m_score: 68
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 17
updated: "2026-10-05T15:50:47.885890+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Charlize Theron

## Identity

Charlize Theron

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/charlize-theron
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** charlize-theron
- **IMDb ID:** nm0000234
- **TMDB ID:** 6885
- **Wikidata ID:** Q80046
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlize_Theron, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80046, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000234/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6885

Actor and producer. Born 7 August 1975 in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Producer
- **Born:** 7 August 1975, Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
- **Active:** 1999–present
- **Also known as:** Sharliz Teron
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 18: 17 acting, 1 producing
- **Frequently works with:** [F. Gary Gray](https://film.one/person/f-gary-gray.md), [Guy Pearce](https://film.one/person/guy-pearce.md), [Jason Statham](https://film.one/person/jason-statham.md)
- **Academy Awards:** 1 Oscar (1 won · 2 nominated)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 68, as actor, over 17 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 61 (1), 2000s 72 (4), 2010s 66 (8), 2020s 70 (5)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 68 to 67 across 17 titles
- **Score spread:** 5 at 80+, 8 at 60–79, 4 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 7 of 13 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Action 8, Adventure 7, Drama 5, Crime 4, Fantasy 4, Comedy 3
- **Screen time:** 31 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $7,579m across 15 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlize_Theron, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80046, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000234/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6885

## Streaming the US now

- **Peacock:** [*F9*](https://film.one/film/f9.md) (64), [*Prometheus*](https://film.one/film/prometheus.md) (60)
- **Disney+:** [*Kubo and the Two Strings*](https://film.one/film/kubo-and-the-two-strings.md) (83)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Road*](https://film.one/film/the-road-2009.md) (78)
- **Apple TV:** [*The Italian Job*](https://film.one/film/the-italian-job-2003.md) (70)
- **Pluto TV:** [*The Cider House Rules*](https://film.one/film/the-cider-house-rules.md) (61)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Charlize Theron

> Charlize Theron can hold our attention through a desert chase without making every moment a display of toughness. We rate her most when she gives that strength a clear purpose.

In the desert pursuit of *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015), Charlize Theron gives us someone worth following. Her Imperator Furiosa is forceful without requiring every scene to prove it, and that restraint gives the action a human purpose. We were gripped by her determination because she made the women's freedom matter more than the next crash. George Miller gets the best out of her by keeping the chase clear and allowing Tom Hardy to share it without demanding all our attention. She is the more compelling presence, but his physical effort helps make the pursuit feel like work these people have to keep doing.

That physical commitment runs through a career that has not been confined to action. The breakthrough was *The Devil's Advocate* (1997), followed by *Monster* (2003), which she produced as well as starred in. Her physical transformation for *Monster* made her willingness to change her appearance plain. From the 2010s, independent dramas sat alongside major action roles. *Atomic Blonde* (2017) also put her in the dual role of producer and lead.

The action roles suit her, but casting her is not a substitute for giving her enough to play. *Prometheus* (2012) is a useful caution here: a major genre film can employ that imposing presence and still underuse the performer. Even *Mad Max: Fury Road* leaves several supporting characters short of attention. Theron's success there does not excuse that shortcoming; it makes us wish the others had been given as much to do.

*The Odyssey* (2026) gives her a different kind of power as Calypso, who knows what she is offering Odysseus and what refusal will cost him. Christopher Nolan's film is acted quietly, and Theron fits that approach beside Matt Damon's tired, slow-to-answer Odysseus. Here the interest lies in how clearly she understands the exchange. Nolan's middle stretch drags, but the performances give us reasons to stay. Start with Miller's film, and watch how little she needs to insist on Furiosa's strength.

## Biography

Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer. She was born on 7 August 1975 in Benoni, South Africa.

She came to prominence in the 1990s with roles in *The Devil's Advocate* (1997) and *The Cider House Rules* (1999). Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Aileen Wuornos in *Monster* (2003). She is known for her performances in *Prometheus* (2012) as Meredith Vickers, *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015) as Imperator Furiosa, *Atomic Blonde* (2017) as Lorraine Broughton, and *The Odyssey* (2026) as Calypso. She has also appeared in several Fast & Furious films as Cipher.

*Sources: imdb.com, britannica.com, en.wikipedia.org, arstechnica.com.*

## On Fi1m (18)

### Performed in (17) — the average rests on these

- *The Odyssey* (2026), Fi1m 83, as Calypso — [page](https://film.one/film/the-odyssey.md)
- *The Studio* (2025), Fi1m 84, as Charlize Theron — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-studio.md)
- *Fast X* (2023), Fi1m 58, as Cipher — [page](https://film.one/film/fast-x.md)
- *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* (2022), Fi1m 60, as Clea — [page](https://film.one/film/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness.md)
- *F9* (2021), Fi1m 64, as Cipher — [page](https://film.one/film/f9.md)
- *Bombshell* (2019), Fi1m 63, as Megyn Kelly — [page](https://film.one/film/bombshell.md)
- *The Fate of the Furious* (2017), Fi1m 63, as Cipher — [page](https://film.one/film/the-fate-of-the-furious.md)
- *Kubo and the Two Strings* (2016), Fi1m 83, as Monkey / Mother (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/kubo-and-the-two-strings.md)
- *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015), Fi1m 88, as Imperator Furiosa — [page](https://film.one/film/mad-max-fury-road.md)
- *A Million Ways to Die in the West* (2014), Fi1m 40, as Anna — [page](https://film.one/film/a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west.md)
- *Prometheus* (2012), Fi1m 60, as Meredith Vickers — [page](https://film.one/film/prometheus.md)
- *Snow White and the Huntsman* (2012), Fi1m 52, as Queen Ravenna — [page](https://film.one/film/snow-white-and-the-huntsman.md)
- *The Road* (2009), Fi1m 78, as Mother — [page](https://film.one/film/the-road-2009.md)
- *Hancock* (2008), Fi1m 54, as Mary — [page](https://film.one/film/hancock.md)
- *Arrested Development* (2003), Fi1m 87, as Rita Leeds — [page](https://film.one/tv/arrested-development.md)
- *The Italian Job* (2003), Fi1m 70, as Stella Bridger — [page](https://film.one/film/the-italian-job-2003.md)
- *The Cider House Rules* (1999), Fi1m 61, as Candy Kendall — [page](https://film.one/film/the-cider-house-rules.md)

### Produced (1)

- *MINDHUNTER* (2017), Fi1m 83, Executive Producer — [page](https://film.one/tv/mindhunter.md)

## Complete filmography (82)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Odyssey* (2026), as Calypso — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/the-odyssey.md)
- *Apex* (2026), as Sasha · Producer
- *Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Harmony* (2026), Actor
- *The Old Guard 2* (2025), as Andromache of Scythia / Andy · Producer
- *The Studio* (2025), series, as Charlize Theron — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-studio.md)
- *Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter* (2024), series, Producer
- *Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York* (2023), series, Executive Producer
- *Fast X* (2023), as Cipher — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/fast-x.md)
- *Murder Mystery 2* (2023), Executive Producer
- *The School for Good and Evil* (2022), as Lady Lesso
- *Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* (2022), as Clea (archive footage) (uncredited)
- *Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions* (2022), Actor
- *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* (2022), as Clea — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness.md)
- *The Addams Family 2* (2021), as Morticia Addams (voice)
- *F9* (2021), as Cipher — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/f9.md)
- *The Old Guard* (2020), as Andromache of Scythia / Andy · Producer
- *Home Movie: The Princess Bride* (2020), series, as Fezzik
- *Bombshell* (2019), as Megyn Kelly · Producer — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/bombshell.md)
- *The Addams Family* (2019), as Morticia Addams (voice) · Executive Producer
- *The Boys* (2019), series, as 'Dawn of the Seven' Stormfront (uncredited) — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-boys.md)
- *Murder Mystery* (2019), Executive Producer
- *Long Shot* (2019), as Charlotte Field · Producer
- *A Private War* (2018), Producer
- *Tully* (2018), as Marlo Moreau · Producer
- *Gringo* (2018), as Elaine Markinson · Producer
- *MINDHUNTER* (2017), series, Executive Producer — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/mindhunter.md)
- *The Orville* (2017), series, as Pria Lavesque
- *Atomic Blonde* (2017), as Lorraine Broughton · Producer
- *Girlboss* (2017), series, Executive Producer
- *The Fate of the Furious* (2017), as Cipher — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-fate-of-the-furious.md)
- *Brain on Fire* (2017), Producer
- *The Last Face* (2017), as Dr. Wren Petersen
- *Kubo and the Two Strings* (2016), as Monkey / Mother (voice) — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/kubo-and-the-two-strings.md)
- *Angels in Exile* (2016), as Narrator
- *The Huntsman: Winter's War* (2016), as Queen Ravenna
- *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015), as Imperator Furiosa — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/mad-max-fury-road.md)
- *Dark Places* (2015), as Libby Day · Producer
- *A Million Ways to Die in the West* (2014), as Anna — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west.md)
- *Prometheus* (2012), as Meredith Vickers — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/prometheus.md)
- *Snow White and the Huntsman* (2012), as Queen Ravenna — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/snow-white-and-the-huntsman.md)
- *Young Adult* (2011), as Mavis Gary
- *The Road* (2009), as Mother — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/the-road-2009.md)
- *Astro Boy* (2009), as "Our Friends" Narrator (voice)
- *The Burning Plain* (2008), as Sylvia / Mariana
- *Hancock* (2008), as Mary — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/hancock.md)
- *Sleepwalking* (2008), as Joleen · Producer
- *In the Valley of Elah* (2007), as Detective Emily Sanders
- *Battle in Seattle* (2007), as Ella
- *East of Havana* (2006), Producer
- *Æon Flux* (2005), as Æon Flux
- *North Country* (2005), as Josey Aimes
- *The Life and Death of Peter Sellers* (2004), as Britt Ekland
- *Head in the Clouds* (2004), as Gilda Bessé
- *Monster* (2003), as Aileen Wuornos · Producer
- *Arrested Development* (2003), series, as Rita Leeds — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/arrested-development.md)
- *The Italian Job* (2003), as Stella Bridger — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/the-italian-job-2003.md)
- *Waking Up in Reno* (2002), as Candy Kirkendall
- *Trapped* (2002), as Karen
- *The Curse of the Jade Scorpion* (2001), as Laura Kensington
- *15 Minutes* (2001), as Rose Hearn
- *Sweet November* (2001), as Sara
- *The Legend of Bagger Vance* (2000), as Adele Invergordon
- *Men of Honor* (2000), as Gwen Sunday
- *The Yards* (2000), as Erica Soltz
- *Reindeer Games* (2000), as Ashley Mercer
- *The Cider House Rules* (1999), as Candy Kendall — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/the-cider-house-rules.md)
- *The Astronaut's Wife* (1999), as Jillian Armacost
- *Mighty Joe Young* (1998), as Jill Young
- *Celebrity* (1998), as Supermodel
- *Burn* (1998), as Amy in Photo
- *The Devil's Advocate* (1997), as Mary Ann Lomax
- *Trial and Error* (1997), as Billie Tyler
- *Hollywood Confidential* (1997), as Sally
- *That Thing You Do!* (1996), as Tina
- *2 Days in the Valley* (1996), as Helga Svelgen
- *Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest* (1995), as Eli's Follower (uncredited)
- *Six Clean Kills*, as Producer
- *Jane*, as Jane · Producer
- *Dance Parents*, as Producer
- *Tyrant*, as Producer
- *Mysteria*, as Producer
- *The Wolves of Real Estate: The Alexander Brothers*, series, Executive Producer

## Gallery

- ![Cast of Long Shot - Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson Jr. at SXSW 2019](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-4a6a8ca2d688.jpg) Cast of Long Shot - Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson Jr. at SXSW 2019 — Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Cast_of_Long_Shot_-_Charlize_Theron%2C_Seth_Rogen%2C_O%27Shea_Jackson_Jr._at_SXSW_2019_%2840369919303%29.jpg/1280px-Cast_of_Long_Shot_-_Charlize_Theron%2C_Seth_Rogen%2C_O%27Shea_Jackson_Jr._at_SXSW_2019_%2840369919303%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![SXSW 2019 - Cast of Long Shot: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson Jr., June Diane Raphael at SXSW 2019](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-cb61590b21f4.jpg) SXSW 2019 - Cast of Long Shot: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson Jr., June Diane Raphael at SXSW 2019 — Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Cast_of_Long_Shot_Charlize_Theron%2C_Seth_Rogen%2C_O%27Shea_Jackson_Jr.%2C_june_Diane_Raphael_at_SXSW_2019_%2840369919733%29.jpg/1280px-Cast_of_Long_Shot_Charlize_Theron%2C_Seth_Rogen%2C_O%27Shea_Jackson_Jr.%2C_june_Diane_Raphael_at_SXSW_2019_%2840369919733%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Cast of Long Shot: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson Jr., june Diane Raphael at SXSW 2019](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-92288a1cef32.jpg) Cast of Long Shot: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson Jr., june Diane Raphael at SXSW 2019 — Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Cast_of_Long_Shot_Charlize_Theron%2C_Seth_Rogen%2C_O%27Shea_Jackson_Jr.%2C_june_Diane_Raphael_at_SXSW_2019_%2847335162831%29.jpg/1280px-Cast_of_Long_Shot_Charlize_Theron%2C_Seth_Rogen%2C_O%27Shea_Jackson_Jr.%2C_june_Diane_Raphael_at_SXSW_2019_%2847335162831%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Charlize Theron at the Global Education and Skills Forum 2018 in Dubai. March 17, 2018, interviewed by Varkey Foundation CEO Vikas Potas.](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-be436984ef4f.jpg) Charlize Theron at the Global Education and Skills Forum 2018 in Dubai. March 17, 2018, interviewed by Varkey Foundation CEO Vikas Potas. — Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/Charlize-theron-IMG_6045.jpg/1280px-Charlize-theron-IMG_6045.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Charlize Theron](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-f52b819ee6c0.jpg) Charlize Theron — Image via TMDB
- ![Charlize Theron](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-2c513acfedd8.jpg) Charlize Theron — Image via TMDB
- ![Charlize Theron](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-270b3d05607a.jpg) Charlize Theron — Image via TMDB
- ![Charlize Theron at the Global Education and Skills Forum 2018 in Dubai. March 17, 2018, interviewed by Varkey Foundation CEO Vikas Potas.](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-8617f8d091d2.jpg) Charlize Theron at the Global Education and Skills Forum 2018 in Dubai. March 17, 2018, interviewed by Varkey Foundation CEO Vikas Potas. — Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Charlize-theron-IMG_6045_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Charlize-theron-IMG_6045_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Charlize Theron at the Global Education and Skills Forum 2018 in Dubai. March 17, 2018, interviewed by Varkey Foundation CEO Vikas Potas.](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-09331c81ceb5.jpg) Charlize Theron at the Global Education and Skills Forum 2018 in Dubai. March 17, 2018, interviewed by Varkey Foundation CEO Vikas Potas. — Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Charlize-theron-IMG_6045x_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Charlize-theron-IMG_6045x_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Charlize Theron](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-e1486a39cfa1.jpg) Charlize Theron — Image via TMDB
- ![Charlize Theron](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-291c225f1a53.jpg) Charlize Theron — Image via TMDB
- ![Charlize Theron](https://film.one/media/person/218/gallery-69ab44ca80e5.jpg) Charlize Theron — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Academy Awards — 1 won, 2 nominated

- 2020: Best Actress (nominated), for *Bombshell*
- 2006: Best Actress (nominated), for *North Country*
- 2004: Best Actress (won), for *Monster*

### Other awards — 4 won

- Saturn Awards 2016: Best Actress (won), for *Mad Max: Fury Road*
- Great Immigrants Award 2009: Great Immigrants Award (won)
- Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year 2008: Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (won)
- GLAAD Vanguard Award 2006: GLAAD Vanguard Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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