Tilda Swinton

Acting · Born 1960-11-05 in London, England, UK

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 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…

Filmography

• Broken Flowers as Penny
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as White Witch
• Constantine as Gabriel
• Adaptation. as Valerie Thomas
• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as Elizabeth Abbott
• We Need to Talk About Kevin as Eva Khatchadourian
• The Grand Budapest Hotel as Madame D.
• Only Lovers Left Alive as Eve
• Moonrise Kingdom as Social Services
• Uncut Gems as Anne - Adley's Auction Manager (voice)

TV

• What If...? as The Ancient One (voice)
• What We Do in the Shadows as Tilda
• The Boys as Ambrosius (voice)
• The Daily Show as Self
• Your Cheatin' Heart as Cissie Crouch
• Galapagos as Self - Presenter
• Women, War & Peace as Narrator (voice)
• Marvel Studios Legends as The Ancient One (archive footage) (uncredited)
• Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self - Guest
• Getting On as Elke