Essie Davis
| Born | January 7, 1970 |
| Hometown | Hobart, Australia |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Justin Kurzel |
| Parents | George Davis |
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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 Actress | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Nominated |
| 2016 | Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Actress | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Nominated |
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Oct. 11—LAURINBURG — When parents hear that their child has autism, sometimes they may feel as if they're alone with nowhere to turn. That's why Rev. Essie Davis wants to help parents of children with Autism realize they aren't alone. Davis, who worked with the North Carolina Autism Society and is the mother of an autistic son, has created a support group for families who are on a journey with ...
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