Wednesday, 31 October 2012

Radha Mitchell

Radha Rani Amber Indigo Ananda Mitchell is an Australian actress. Her film roles include Pitch Black, Finding Neverland, Phone Booth, Man on Fire, Silent Hill, and The Crazies.
Early life

Mitchell was born in Melbourne. Her mother is a model turned designer, and her father is a filmmaker. She had a spiritually inclined upbringing, drawing from Hindu culture by her parents.

Her first name, Radha, is of Hindu origin and is the name of the soulmate to Lord Krishna. The other parts of her name coming from an Indian origin are Rani ("Queen") and Ananda ("Joy"). She attended the private St Michael's Grammar School.
Career

Mitchell began her career starring on ABC TV's Sugar and Spice in 1988. Progressing to Neighbours in 1994, Mitchell played two separate characters over her three-year stint on the show.

In 1997 she starred in two films, High Art and Everything Put Together, both Independent Spirit Award winners. Other films—including Pitch Black opposite Vin Diesel, Phone Booth opposite Colin Farrell, and Man on Fire opposite Denzel Washington—soon followed.






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