Tilda Swinton

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Full Name
Katherine Matilda Swinton
Born
November 5th, 1960
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Nairn, Highland, Scotland
Net Worth
Estimated $14 million
Partner
Sandro Kopp
Family
Tilda Swinton was born to Sir John Swinton, a retired major general in the British Army, and Judith Balfour Killen in London. She belongs to the ancient Scottish Swinton family. Swinton was previously in a long-term relationship with Scottish playwright John Byrne, with whom she has twin children, Honor and Xavier. Since 2004, she has been in a relationship with German-New Zealand artist Sandro Kopp.
Top Movies
'Michael Clayton', 'Orlando', 'We Need to Talk About Kevin', 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', 'Suspiria'
Top Shows
'The Kingdom Exodus'
Awards
Volpi Cup for 'Best Actress' (1991), Bafta Award for 'Best Actress in a Supporting Role' (2008), Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' (2008), European Film Academy European Achievement in World Cinema Award (2020), Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement (2020)
Fun Facts
Tilda Swinton studied at the University of Cambridge, where she was a contemporary of Princess Diana before pursuing a career in acting. Swinton has frequently collaborated with director Wes Anderson, appearing in films including 'Moonrise Kingdom', 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', 'The French Dispatch' and 'Asteroid City'. In 2013, Swinton staged the performance artwork 'The Maybe' at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where she slept inside a glass display case as part of a live installation.
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Tilda Swinton is a British actor, producer and performance artist celebrated for her fearless approach to cinema and her remarkable versatility across independent, arthouse and mainstream films.

After beginning her career through collaborations with filmmaker Derek Jarman in the 1980s, Swinton established herself as one of the world’s most distinctive screen performers, renowned for portraying unconventional and transformative characters. Her acclaimed filmography includes ‘Orlando’, ‘Michael Clayton’, ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’, ‘Snowpiercer’ and ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’.

Equally at home in experimental cinema and major Hollywood productions, Swinton has worked with directors including Luca Guadagnino, Wes Anderson, Bong Joon Ho and Pedro Almodóvar. Her commitment to artistic innovation has made her one of contemporary cinema’s most respected and influential actors.

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Tilda Swinton is a British actor and producer renowned for her transformative performances in films including 'Orlando', 'Michael Clayton', 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'.
Yes. Tilda Swinton won the Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' for her performance in 'Michael Clayton' at the 80th Academy Awards.
Tilda Swinton is best known for her collaborations with acclaimed directors and her performances in films including 'Orlando', 'Michael Clayton', 'We Need to Talk About Kevin', 'Suspiria' and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'.
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