Tilda Swinton
Acting
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 Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal of Isabella of France in Edward II (1991). She next starred in Sally Potter's Orlando (1992), for which she received a nomination for the European Film Award for Best Actress. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance in The Deep End (2001), and followed this with appearances in Vanilla Sky (2001), Adaptation (2002), Constantine (2005), Julia (2008), and I Am Love (2009).
For the film Young Adam (2003), she won the British Academy Scotland Award for Best Actress. Her performance in Michael Clayton (2007) won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Additionally, she won the European Film Award for Best Actress and received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the psychological thriller We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011). Swinton has also played the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia series (2005–2010) and the Ancient One in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.
Swinton was awarded the Richard Harris Award by the British Independent Film Awards in recognition of her contributions to the British film industry. In 2013, she was given a special tribute by the Museum of Modern Art. In 2020, Swinton was awarded the British Film Institute Fellowship, the highest honour presented by the institution, for her "daringly eclectic and striking talents as a performer and film-maker and recognizes her great contribution to film culture, independent film exhibition and philanthropy." That same year, The New York Times ranked her thirteenth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century up to that point.
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Filmography of
Tilda Swinton
Cynthia Blithe
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Herself
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The Overseer
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Self
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Self
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Mother
... 2024
Narrator
... 2024
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (voice)
... 2024
Martha / Michelle
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Elizabeth
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The Expert
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Self
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Narrator (voice)
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Self
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Dr. Hickenlooper
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Julie / Rosalind
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Wood Sprite / Death (voice)
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Alithea
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Narrator (voice)
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J.K.L. Berensen
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Rosalind
... 2021
Jessica Holland
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Woman
... 2020
Self (archive footage)
... 2020
Narrator (voice)
... 2020
Betsey Trotwood
... 2019
Anne - Adley's Auction Manager (voice)
... 2019
Rosalind
... 2019
Zelda Winston
... 2019
The Ancient One
... 2019
Madame Blanc / Dr. Klemperer / Helena Markos
... 2018
Oracle (voice)
... 2018
Narrator (voice)
... 2017
Lucy Mirando / Nancy Mirando
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German Politician
... 2017
Gertrude Bell (voice)
... 2017
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Narrator (voice)
... 2017
The Ancient One
... 2016
Narrator
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Thora Thacker / Thessaly Thacker
... 2016
Marianne Lane
... 2015
Self / Social Services
... 2015
Dianna
... 2015
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Narrator (voice)
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Narrator (voice)
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Madame D.
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Dr. Shrink-Rom
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Mason
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Narrator (voice)
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Narrator (voice)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self
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Narrator (voice)
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Self
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Self
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Social Services
... 2012
Self
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Self
... 2011
Eva Khatchadourian
... 2011
... 2010
Self
... 2010
Narrator (voice)
... 2010
Emma Recchi
... 2010
The Cyclist
... 2009
Blonde
... 2009
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Elizabeth Abbott
... 2008
Katie Cox
... 2008
White Witch
... 2008
Julia
... 2008
Narrator (voice)
... 2008
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Self
... 2007
Karen Crowder
... 2007
Camélia
... 2007
Lydie Crane
... 2007
Narrator (voice)
... 2007
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Hope Kurtz
... 2007
Violinist Working As a Copy Clerk
... 2007
Narrator
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Narrator (voice)
... 2006
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Narrator (voice)
... 2005
Audrey Cobb
... 2005
Penny
... 2005
Gabriel
... 2005
Annemarie Livi
... 2003
Ella Gault
... 2003
Valerie Thomas
... 2002
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Rosetta / Ruby / Marinne / Olive
... 2002
Rebecca Dearborn
... 2001
Margaret Hall
... 2001
Narrator (voice)
... 2000
Joyce
... 2000
Sal
... 2000
Actress
... 1999
Mum
... 1999
Ada Augusta Byron King, Countess of Lovelace
... 1999
Muriel Belcher
... 1998
Evelyn Stephens
... 1997
Traveller
... 1996
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
... 1994
Self
... 1994
Narrator (voice)
... 1994
Carla
... 1993
(voice)
... 1993
Lady Ottoline Morrell
... 1993
Orlando
... 1992
Ophelia
... 1992
Ella / Max Gerike
... 1992
Isabella
... 1991
Queenie
... 1991
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... 1990
Madonna/Voice Overs
... 1990
Hairdresser
... 1989
The Nurse
... 1989
Gudrun
... 1989
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The Cyclist
... 1988
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The Maid
... 1987
Friendship
... 1987
Young Girl
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Lena
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Lucky
... 1986
The Sluggard
... 1986
Vesta Gul
Ophelia
