Essie Davis
| Born | January 19, 1970 |
| Hometown | Hobart, Australia |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Justin Kurzel |
| Parents | George Davis |
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A decade later, 'The Babadook' is still with us, stronger than ever in memes
- We check in with Australian director Jennifer Kent about her horror breakthrough, now 10 years old but still the stuff of nightmares and unlikely empowerment.
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Betrayals and beheadings in 'The White Princess'
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nitram | Winner |
| 2020 | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Babyteeth (film) | Winner |
| 2019 | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards | Best Lead Actress - Drama | Lambs of God | Nominated |
| 2016 | Logie Awards | Best Personality on Australian Television | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Nominated |
| 2016 | Logie Awards | Best Actress | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Nominated |
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