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Sydney Who's Who

Distinguished and Famous people from Sydney

  • Nicole Kidman: Born on June 20, 1967, in Honolulu, Nicole Kidman is an Australian actress, producer, and singer. She grew up in Sydney and attended North Sydney Girls' High School. Kidman is a recipient of numerous awards, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards.
  • Hugh Jackman: Hugh Jackman, born on October 12, 1968, in Sydney, is an Australian actor, singer, and producer. He is known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series. Jackman has won several awards, including a Tony Award and a Golden Globe Award.
  • Cate Blanchett: Catherine Blanchett was born on May 14, 1969, in Ivanhoe, Melbourne, before moving to Sydney. She is an Australian actress and theatre director. Blanchett has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.
  • Russell Crowe: Born on April 7, 1964, in Wellington, New Zealand, Russell Crowe moved to Sydney in his youth. He is an actor, film producer, and musician. Crowe has won an Academy Award and three BAFTA Awards for his performances in various films.
  • Keith Urban: Keith Urban was born on October 26, 1967, in Whangarei, New Zealand, and later moved to Queensland, Australia. He is a country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. Urban has released numerous successful albums and is a four-time Grammy Award winner.
  • Gina Rinehart: Gina Rinehart was born on February 9, 1954, in Perth, Western Australia. She is an Australian mining magnate and the chairperson of Hancock Prospecting, a privately-owned mineral exploration and extraction company. Rinehart is one of the wealthiest individuals in Australia.
  • Alexander Graham Bell: Although born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on March 3, 1847, Alexander Graham Bell spent a significant part of his life in Sydney, New South Wales. He was an inventor, scientist, and engineer, famously known for inventing the telephone.
  • Greg Norman: Born on February 10, 1955, in Mount Isa, Queensland, Greg Norman is an Australian professional golfer often referred to as "The Great White Shark." He spent a significant amount of time in Sydney during his career and is regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time.
  • Germaine Greer: Germaine Greer was born on January 29, 1939, in Melbourne, Victoria. She is an Australian writer, academic, and political commentator, known for her influential feminist works. Greer moved to Sydney early in her life and has had a profound impact on feminist discourse worldwide.
  • Clive James: Clive James was born on October 7, 1939, in Kogarah, a suburb of Sydney. He was an Australian author, critic, poet, and television presenter. James gained international fame through his wit and humorous television programs and as a prolific writer.
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