Daughter of prolific Australian actor Barry Otto

Won the role of Éowyn in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) after Alison Doody refused the role so she could have a baby.

Was pregnant with daughter Darcey while filming War of the Worlds'

Won Logie for Most Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series for the miniseries Through My Eyes (May 2005)

Sister of actress Gracie Otto.

In 2003, she received a Helpmann Award Nomination for "Best Female Actor in a Play" for "A Doll`s House".

Was pregnant with daughter Darcey while filming War of the Worlds`.

Won Logie for Most Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series for the miniseries Through My Eyes (May 2005).

Gave birth to her first child, a girl, named Darcey in Australia. Her husband, who was unable to attend the birth, watched via web cam from America. [1 April 2005]

In the fight scenes from the "Lord of the Rings" movies, her costume (armor) was very heavy, weighing 8 to 10 kilos (22 lbs.).

Is one of four "Lord of the Rings" stars to star, pre-"Rings," with Harrison Ford. She starred with Ford in What Lies Beneath (2000). Ford also starred with John Rhys Davies (Gimli) in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and with Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) in Witness (1985), with Sean Bean (Boromir) in Patriot Games (1992).

Won the role of Éowyn in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) after Alison Doody refused the role so she could have a baby.

Won the 2003 Australian Entertainment "Mo" Award for Best Actress in a Play for "A Doll`s House."

Was named after the character Miranda in William Shakespeare`s "The Tempest".

Took ballet lessons.

Spent six months shooting her role as Eowyn for the Lord of the Rings and was required to learn sword fighting and horseback riding.

Gave up studying a medical career to pursue acting.

Daughter of prolific Australian actor Barry Otto.

Miranda is a graduate of the prestigious Australian theatrical school NIDA, (the same facility which boasts such luimnaries as Mel Gibson and Judy Davis)