Rachel Anne Griffiths was born on December 18, 1968, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She was raised in a Catholic family and attended Star of the Sea College, a Catholic girls’ school in Brighton. Griffiths later studied drama at Deakin University, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Griffiths began her acting career in Australian theatre and television. Her early work included roles in productions at the Melbourne Workers Theatre and appearances on Australian television shows. She gained early recognition for her stage performances.
Griffiths achieved international recognition for her role as Rhonda Epinstall in the 1994 film *Muriel’s Wedding*. This performance earned her an Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She continued to gain prominence with roles in films such as *Cosi* (1996) and *My Son the Fanatic* (1997).
Griffiths has had a successful career in both film and television. Some of her notable film roles include:
Her notable television roles include: