Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton | |
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 Swinton at the 2012 Time 100 | |
| Born | Katherine Mathilda Swinton 5 November 1960 |
| Alma mater | Cambridge University |
| Occupation | Celebrity |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Partner(s) | John Byrne Sandro Kopp (2004–present) |
| Children | twins Xavier Byrne and Honor Byrne (b. 1997) |
| Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Academy Awards | |
| 2007 | Best Supporting Actress |
| British Academy Film Awards | |
| 2007 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| National Board of Review Awards | |
| 2011 | Best Actress |
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Katherine Mathilda Swinton (born 5 November 1960) is an English actress well known for both arthouse and mainstream movies, which include The Chronicles of Narnia. Swinton was born in London to John Swinton (born 1925) and Australian Judith (née Killen).
She graduated from New Hall in 1983. While at college, she joined the Communist Party.
Swinton worked with the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She worked with director Derek Jarman for most of her early movies.
Filmography
References
- ↑ Toby McDonald (2011-11-20). "Scots actress Tilda Swinton quits movie promo to help out at sons' school". The Daily Record. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
- ↑ "Tilda Swinton biography at TildaSwinton.net". Archived from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ↑ Gray, Sadie (2005-11-27). "Profile Tilda Swinton White Witch takes a red and pink ride to stardom". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ↑ "Tilda Swinton". Leiron Reviews. 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ↑ "2010 ICS AWARD WINNERS". International Cinephile Society. Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ↑ "Swinton happy to make Narnia cameo" May 19, 2008, United Press International Entertainment News
- ↑ ""The Dark Knight" receives five Saturn Awards at the 35th Annual Saturn Awards". The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.
Other websites
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