Rachel Griffiths is an internationally recognised and respected actor who has appeared in over a dozen Australian, British, and American films. She received an Academy AwardŽ nomination for her role in Hilary and Jackie and won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Supporting Actor in Muriel's Wedding. In 2001 Rachel was cast in the highly acclaimed HBO series Six Feet Under earning a number of award nominations, and most recently received another Golden Globe nomination for her role in Brothers and Sisters. She has also directed the award-winning short films Tulip and Roundabout.