Charlize Theron
Producer · Actress · Costume Designer
Born August 7, 1975 · Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
3
Films reviewed
8.1
Avg. rating
The Odyssey
Best-reviewed
2015–2026
Years active
Biography
Charlize Theron (/ʃɑːrˈliːz ˈθɛrən/ shar-LEEZ THERR-ən; Afrikaans: [ʃarˈlis ˈtrɔn]; born 7 August 1975) is a South African and American actress and producer. One of the world's highest-paid actresses, her accolades include an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for three BAFTAs and two Emmy Awards.
Theron came to international prominence in the 1990s by playing the leading lady in the Hollywood films The Devil's Advocate (1997), Mighty Joe Young (1998), and The Cider House Rules (1999). She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003), for which she won the Silver Bear and Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first South African to win an acting Oscar. She was nominated twice more for the Oscar for portraying a sexually abused woman seeking justice in the drama North Country (2005) and Megyn Kelly in the biographical drama Bombshell (2019). She received praise for playing troubled women in Jason Reitman's comedy-dramas Young Adult (2011) and Tully (2018).
Theron has starred in several commercially successful action films, including The Italian Job (2003), Hancock (2008), Prometheus (2012), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Atomic Blonde (2017), and The Old Guard (2020), as well as several Fast & Furious installments: The Fate of the Furious (2017), F9 (2021), and Fast X (2023). On television, she earned a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Britt Ekland in the biographical film The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004).
Since the early 2000s, Theron has ventured into film production with her company Denver and Delilah Productions. She has produced numerous films, many in which she had a starring role, including The Burning Plain (2008), Dark Places (2015), and Long Shot (2019). Theron became an American citizen in 2007, while retaining her South African citizenship. In 2016, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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On theIReview.com
Films featuring Charlize Theronthat we've reviewed.
★ 8.5The Odyssey
as Calypso
Christopher Nolan · 2026
RT 95%
Kubo and the Two Strings
as Monkey / Mother (voice)
Travis Knight · 2016
★ 8.1Mad Max: Fury Road
as Imperator Furiosa, a woman with a prosthetic left arm with whom Max allies. Theron shaved her head for her portrayal of Furiosa.
George Miller · 2015
RT 97%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The public reaction to "The Odyssey" is mixed, with some critics finding it faithful and respectful of Homer's work, while others see it as bloated, self-important, and morally questionable. Many reviewers have praised the film for its technical achievements and cinematic grandeur, but also criticized its pacing and adherence to historical accuracy.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on The Odyssey →
“The public reaction to "Mad Max: Fury Road" appears to be overwhelmingly positive, with many reviewers describing it as an exciting and action-packed film. The reviews highlight the film's impressive action sequences, stunning visuals, and engaging storyline. Some reviewers also praise the film's attention to detail in terms of sound design and music.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Mad Max: Fury Road →
Selected Filmography
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen(2009)TV Series · 4 epsas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Host
- Jeopardy!(1984)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Clue Presenter
- The View(1997)TV Series · 3 epsas Self
- The Graham Norton Show(2007)TV Series · 3 epsas Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race(2009)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest Judge
- The Colbert Report(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 3 epsas Self - Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 3 epsas Self
- The Boys(2019)TV Series · 1 epas 'Dawn of the Seven' Stormfront (uncredited)
- Leute heute(1997)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 4 epsas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)TV Series · 2 eps
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show(2003)TV Series · 4 epsas Self
- The Orville(2017)TV Series · 1 epas Pria Lavesque
- Arrested Development(2003)TV Series · 5 epsas Rita Leeds