Tilda Swinton
Katherine Mathilda Swinton (born 5 November 1960) is an English[1] actress well known for both arthouse and mainstream movies, which include The Chronicles of Narnia. Swinton was born in London[2] to John Swinton (born 1925) and Australian Judith (née Killen).
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| Born | Katherine Mathilda Swinton 5 November 1960 (aged 65) |
| 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) |
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| 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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She graduated from New Hall in 1983. While at college, she joined the Communist Party.[3]
Swinton worked with the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh[4] and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She worked with director Derek Jarman for most of her early movies.
Filmography
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Swinton at the 2009 Venice International Film Festival
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Swinton at the 2013 Deauville American Film Festival
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Swinton at the 2012 British Academy Film Awards
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). http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/article597081.ece. 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.
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