Basic details:
- Name: Tilda Swinton
- Age: 62 (Born November 5, 1960)
- Birthplace: London, England
- Profession: Actress, performance artist, model
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Education: West Heath Girls’ School, Fettes College, Murray Edwards College (formerly New Hall, University of Cambridge)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Nationality: British
- Awards: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, BAFTA Award, and others
Net worth: Estimated at $12 million
Career:
i. Overview:
Tilda Swinton is a versatile and critically acclaimed British actress, known for her unique androgynous appearance and distinctive acting style. She has appeared in a variety of films across various genres, including independent films, arthouse projects, and mainstream blockbusters. Some of her notable films include Orlando, The Deep End, Michael Clayton, The Chronicles of Narnia series, and Doctor Strange.
ii. Milestones and achievements:
Swinton has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Michael Clayton.
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
Tilda Swinton was in a relationship with playwright John Byrne from 1989 to 2005. She has been in a relationship with artist Sandro Kopp since 2004.
ii. Family:
Swinton has two children, twins Honor and Xavier, from her relationship with Byrne.
Trivia and lesser-known facts:
- Tilda Swinton comes from an ancient Anglo-Scots family and is the daughter of a Major-General in the British Army.
- She was a classmate of Princess Diana at West Heath Girls’ School.
- Swinton is known for her unique androgynous appearance, which she often uses to her advantage in her roles.
- In 2008, Swinton participated in a performance art piece at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, where she slept in a glass box for several days.
Social media links:
- Tilda Swinton does not have official social media accounts.
