Judy Davis is an Australian actor best known for playing Sybylla Melvyn in the film My Brilliant Career.
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Best Known For:The film My Brilliant Career
Breakthrough:Achieved international stardom for her performance as Sybylla Melvyn in the film 'My... in 1979
10 Quick Facts About Judy Davis
- Full Name: Judy Davis
- Nationality: Australian
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the film My Brilliant Career
- Age: 71 years old
- Date of Birth: April 23, 1955
- Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Colin Friels
- Specialization: Actor
Judy Davis Age
Judy Davis is about 71 years old as of 2026. Judy Davis was born in 1955.
Judy Davis Height
Judy Davis stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 165 cm.
Education
She attended National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Acting.
- National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Acting
- Period: 1977
Rise to Fame
Judy Davis rose to prominence for her role in the film My Brilliant Career.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include My Brilliant Career, A Passage to India, and Husbands and Wives.
Film
- Film: My Brilliant Career (Sybylla Melvyn, 1979) — Breakthrough role
- Film: A Passage to India (Adela Quested, 1984) — Academy Award nomination
- Film: Husbands and Wives (Sally, 1992)
Awards & Achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award — Television Academy — 1995 — Serving in Silence
Judy Davis Family & Relationships
Judy Davis is married to Colin Friels. She has 2 children, including Jack Friels and Charlotte Friels.
- Children:
- Jack Friels (1987)
- Charlotte Friels (1997)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Judy Davis
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Australian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 23, 1955
- Age: 71
- Birthday: April 23
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 5 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Red
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Colin Friels
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K – $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K – $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Colin Friels (Spouse • Husband)
