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- Tilda Swinton is a British actress.
- She was born on November 5, 1960, in London, England.
- Tilda Started acting in the early 1980s in theater, transitioning to film with Derek Jarman.
Katherine Matilda Swinton, known simply as Tilda Swinton, is an acclaimed British actress recognized for her diverse and transformative performances across film and television.
Born on November 5, 1960, in London, England, Swinton hails from an aristocratic Scottish family. She attended the prestigious West Heath Girls’ School, alongside Princess Diana, and later studied Social and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
Swinton’s acting career began in the early 1980s in the theater, but she quickly transitioned to film, making her mark with her collaborations with British director Derek Jarman. Her early roles in films such as Caravaggio (1986) and The Last of England (1987) established her as a daring and unconventional talent in the film industry.
Tilda Swinton gained international fame for her portrayal of Orlando in Sally Potter’s 1992 film adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel of the same name. Her performance as the androgynous character who changes gender across centuries was widely praised and remains one of her most iconic roles.
Over the years, Swinton has continued to choose a wide array of roles, from independent films to major Hollywood productions. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Michael Clayton (2007) and has delivered memorable performances in films like The Chronicles of Narnia series, We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), and Doctor Strange (2016).
Known for her ethereal presence and chameleon-like ability to transform into her characters, Tilda Swinton remains one of the most respected and versatile actresses in contemporary cinema.
