Charlize Theron is a South African-born actress, best known for her roles in such films as 'North Country' and 'Monster,' for which she won an Academy Award.

Charlize Theron was born in Benoni, Transvaal Province, South Africa, on August 7, 1975. Theron first began appearing in films in the mid-1990s, establishing herself with roles in The Cider House Rules and The Devil's Advocate. She went on to give an Oscar-winning performance as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster, and well-reviewed performances in North Country and Young Adult.