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Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron is a South African-born, naturalized American actor and producer known for her Academy Award-winning performance in Monster. She is also the founder of Denver and Delilah Productions and the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, and the United Nations lists her as a Messenger of Peace.
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About Charlize Theron
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South Africa and United States · Actor, Producer
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At a glance
- Theron won the Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role for Monster in 2004.
- She founded Denver and Delilah Productions in 2003.
- She created the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, which works to strengthen the health and safety of young people in Southern Africa.
- The United Nations lists Theron as a Messenger of Peace, a role for which she was designated in 2008 with a focus on ending violence against women.
Background and citizenship
Theron was born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, South Africa. She later became a naturalized United States citizen and was sworn in in May 2007. The available evidence does not establish the current legal status of any additional citizenship.
Acting career and recognition
Theron's performance in Monster became a defining point in her acting career. It brought her the 2004 Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role and the Golden Globe for best actress in a motion-picture drama, while BAFTA describes the film as her breakthrough role. She later received another Academy Award nomination for her leading performance in Bombshell.
Production work
Theron founded Denver and Delilah Productions in 2003. The company identifies Monster, Atomic Blonde, Tully, Bombshell, Mindhunter and Girlboss among its film and television productions.
Public-service and outreach roles
Theron created the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project in 2007 to support the health and safety of young people in Southern Africa. On November 17, 2008, she was designated a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a focus on ending violence against women; the United Nations continued to list her in that role as of the profile observation date.
Timeline
- Born in Benoni, South Africa.
- Founded Denver and Delilah Productions.
- Won the Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role for Monster.
- Was sworn in as a United States citizen.
- Created the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.
- Was designated a United Nations Messenger of Peace, with a focus on ending violence against women.
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Actress in a Leading Role for Bombshell.
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Current context
- The United Nations lists Charlize Theron as a Messenger of Peace. This reflects the United Nations' public listing on the observation date and does not independently establish any future term or appointment status.
- The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project describes its work as strengthening the health and safety of young people in Southern Africa.
- Denver and Delilah Productions identifies Monster, Atomic Blonde, Tully, Bombshell, Mindhunter and Girlboss among its film and television productions.
Biographical facts
- Charlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, South Africa.
- Theron was sworn in as a United States citizen in May 2007.
- BAFTA characterizes Theron's performance in Monster as a breakthrough role that earned her an Oscar and the first of two BAFTA nominations.
- Theron won the 2004 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Monster.
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Affiliations associated with Charlize Theron.
- Denver and Delilah Productions Founder 2003–present
- Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project Founder 2007–present
- United Nations Messenger of Peace 2008-11-17–present
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