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.<br /><br />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.
