Tilda Swinton

Scottish actress

Born: November 5, 1960

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Who is Tilda Swinton?

Katherine Matilda "Tilda" Swinton (born 5 November 1960) is a Scottish actress. She next starred in Orlando (1992), Female Perversions (1996), and The Beach (2000), and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a desperate mother in The Deep End (2001). In 2020, The New York Times ranked her as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century. Swinton began her career by appearing in Derek Jarman's experimental films Caravaggio (1986), The Last of England (1987), War Requiem (1989), and The Garden (1990). For her portrayal of Isabella of France in Edward II (1991), she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress.

Swinton at the 2009 Venice International Film Festival

Historical significance

Known for her performances on both stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, two BAFTAs, and a Volpi Cup, in addition to nominations for five Actor Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. Swinton received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a corporate attorney in Michael Clayton (2007).

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