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Acting

Tilda Swinton

Born
Nov 5, 1960 · Age 66
Place of birth
London, England, UK
Gender
Female
Movie credits
174
TV credits
23
Directing credits
5
Also known as (4)
  • Lutz Ebersdorf
  • Matilda Swinton
  • Katherine Swinton
  • Katherine Matilda Swinton

Biography

Katherine Matilda Swinton (born November 5, 1960) is an award-winning British actress of Scottish descent, known for her versatile roles in independent films and blockbusters. She is a recipient various accolades throughout her long career, including an Academy Award and two BAFTA Awards, in addition to being nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. Swinton began her career by appearing in experimental films starting with Caravaggio (1986), followed by The Last of England (1988), War Requiem (1989), and The Garden (1990). She won the Volpi Cup for Best…