Who is Tilda Swinton?
Tilda Swinton is a prominent British actress, model, and artist who has participated in numerous prominent films and has garnered numerous awards for her exceptional performances. Swinton was born into an influential family in London. Her father served as a major general and held the position of Household Division in the British Army. Since she was young and interested in acting, she started performing on stage while still in college.
Her professional acting debut in the play ‘Measure for Measure’ was accomplished after joining the Royal Shakespeare Company. In the British film ‘Caravaggio’, she made her movie debut after moving to the cinema. The other important works in her career include ‘Vanilla Sky’, ‘Constantine’ and ‘Michael Clayton’ for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress as well as the BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Karen Crowder.
The film achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim. In recent years, she has played a supporting role in the superhero film ‘Doctor Strange’, portraying The Ancient One. Numerous prestigious awards have been awarded to her, making her a highly accomplished actress. The Museum of Modern Art presented her with a special tribute in 2013.
| Real Name/Full Name | Katherine Matilda Swinton |
| Date Of Birth | 5 November 1960 |
| Age | 64 years old |
| Birthplace | London, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Father | John Swinton of Kimmerghame |
| Mother | Judith Balfour |
| Hair Color | Red |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inch |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Marital Status | Relationship |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children | Honor Swinton Byrne, and Xavier Swinton Byrne. |
| Siblings | Alexander Harold Swinton, James Christopher Swinton, and William Henry Swinton. |
| Profession | Actress. |
| Net worth | $15 Million. |
Biography
Tilda Swinton was born on November 5, 1960 and has reached the age of 64. Her upbringing was influenced by her father, Major-General Sir John Swinton, who was a military veteran. Lady Diana Spencer was among the many prestigious schools Swinton attended, among them West Heath Girls’ School.
After pursuing higher education at Cambridge University, Swinton graduated with a degree in Social and Political Science in 1983. Acting was sparked by her time at Cambridge, and she performed in numerous stage productions, which laid the foundation for her future career.
Personal Life
The unconventional approach she takes to relationships in her personal life is reflected in her life. She was in a prolonged relationship with Scottish playwright John Byrne from 1989 to 2003, during which they had twins, Honor and Xavier, born in 1997. Sandro Kopp, a German painter, has been her collaborator since 2004. Swinton is currently residing in Nairn, Scotland, enjoying a life outside of the Hollywood spotlight.
Career
Tilda Swinton became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1984 and made an appearance in the play ‘Measure for Measure’. Derek Jarman directed the 1986 drama film ‘Caravaggio’ where she made her first film appearance. She made her TV debut in 1986, playing a part in a mini-series titled ‘Zastrozzi: A Romance’, which was adapted from the Gothic novel by Percy Bysshe Shelley. She appeared on the TV series ‘The Open Universe’ between 1986 and 1990. She continued to work with Jarman in some of his other works, such as ‘The Last of England’ (1987), ‘War Requiem’ (1989) and ‘Edward II’ (1991), for which she received the Volpi Cup at the 1991 Venice Film Festival in the ‘Best Actress Category’.
She starred in films like ‘Female Perversions’ (1996), ‘Conceiving Ada’ (1997), and ‘The War Zone’ (1999) in the late 1990s. She appeared in the Canadian film ‘Possible Worlds’ in 2000, which was based on a play of the same name. In the drama thriller film ‘The Beach’, she starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. The film achieved success in the marketplace, but the reviews were mostly negative.
In 2001, she was a part of the sci-fi psychological thriller ‘Vanilla Sky’ with Tom Cruise. The commercial success was achieved, but there were mixed reviews. Her career continued with roles in movies such as ‘Adaptation’ (2002), ‘Young Adam’ (2003), ‘Constantine’ (2005), ‘Stephanie Daley’ (2006), and ‘The Man from London’ (2007).
In 2007, she appeared in the legal thriller ‘Michael Clayton’, which was both a commercial and critical success. Tony Gilroy was the director for the film, which was nominated for seven Oscars, with one for Best Picture. Swinton was the sole winner of the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ category. In addition, she was awarded the BAFTA Award for ‘Best Supporting Actress’. In 2008, she portrayed the main character in the crime drama film ‘Julia’. In ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’, she played a supporting role that was commercially successful and received mostly positive reviews.
‘I am Love’ (2009), in which she served as the executive producer, is one of her other significant works. The film was both critically and commercially successful. She starred as the main character in the psychological thriller film ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’ in 2011. She was nominated for the BAFTA Award and the Golden Globe Award in the ‘Best Actress Category’ for her performance. Her success in film continued throughout the 2010s, with notable appearances in ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ (2012), ‘Only Lovers Left Alive’ (2013), ‘Snowpiercer’ (2013), ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ (2014), and ‘Hail Caesar’ (2016).
In 2016, she made an appearance in the superhero film ‘Doctor Strange’ as ‘The Ancient One’, the mentor of the main character. The film achieved financial and critical success. The three latest works she has produced are ‘Okja’ (2017), ‘War Machine’ (2017), and ‘Isle of Dogs’ (2018).
Net Worth
Swinton is believed to have a net worth of $15 million by 2025, due to her extensive acting career and collaborations in the art and fashion industries. Her lifestyle is a reflection of her artistic sensibilities, with an emphasis on projects that align with her creative vision rather than commercial appeal.
