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Tilda Swinton (Katherine Matilda Swinton) was born on 5 November, 1960 in London, England, is a British actress. Discover Tilda Swinton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

Popular As Katherine Matilda Swinton
Occupation Actress
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 5 November 1960
Birthday 5 November
Birthplace London, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Tilda Swinton Height, Weight & Measurements

At 63 years old, Tilda Swinton height is 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) .

Physical Status
Height 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
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Dating & Relationship status

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Children 2, including Honor Swinton Byrne

Tilda Swinton Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tilda Swinton worth at the age of 63 years old? Tilda Swinton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Tilda Swinton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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1928

The 28-minute video art piece is based on a 13th-century Icelandic Laxdæla Saga, and it tells a mythological story of a young woman whose dreams tell of the future.

1960

Katherine Matilda Swinton (born 5 November 1960) is a British actress.

Known for her roles in independent films and blockbusters, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for three Golden Globe Awards.

Katherine Matilda Swinton was born on 5 November 1960 in London, the daughter of Judith Balfour (née Killen; 1929–2012) and Sir John Swinton (1925–2018), the Laird of Kimmerghame House.

She has three brothers.

1983

In 1983, Swinton graduated from New Hall at the University of Cambridge with a degree in social and political sciences.

While at Cambridge, she joined the Communist Party; she later joined the Scottish Socialist Party.

It was in college that Swinton began performing on stage.

1984

Swinton joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1984, appearing in Measure for Measure.

1986

Swinton began her career by appearing in Derek Jarman's experimental films Caravaggio (1986), The Last of England (1988), War Requiem (1989), and The Garden (1990).

On television, she appeared as Julia in the 1986 mini-series Zastrozzi: A Romance based on the Gothic novel by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Her first film was Caravaggio in 1986, directed by Derek Jarman.

1987

She also worked with the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, starring in Mann ist Mann by Manfred Karge in 1987.

In 1987, Swinton starred along Bill Paterson in Peter Wollen's Friendship's Death, she played a female extraterrestrial robot on a peace mission to Earth.

Swinton went on to star in several Jarman films, including The Last of England (1987), War Requiem (1989) opposite Laurence Olivier, and Edward II (1991), for which she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 1991 Venice Film Festival.

1988

In 1988, Swinton was a member of the jury at the 38th Berlin International Film Festival.

1989

Her father was a retired major-general in the British Army, and was Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire from 1989 to 2000.

Her mother was Australian.

Her paternal great-grandfather was a Scottish politician and herald, George Swinton, and her maternal great-great-grandfather was the Scottish botanist John Hutton Balfour.

The Swinton family is an ancient Anglo-Scots family that can trace its lineage to the Middle Ages.

Swinton considers herself "first and foremost" a Scot.

Swinton attended three independent schools: Queen's Gate School in London, the West Heath Girls' School, and also Fettes College for a brief period.

West Heath was a boarding school, where she was a classmate and friend of Lady Diana Spencer, the future Princess of Wales.

As an adult, Swinton has spoken out against boarding schools, stating that West Heath was "a very lonely and isolating environment" and that she thinks boarding schools "are a very cruel setting in which to grow up and I don't feel children benefit from that type of education. Children need their parents and the love parents can provide."

Swinton spent two years as a volunteer in South Africa and Kenya before university.

She performed in the performance art piece Volcano Saga by Joan Jonas in 1989.

1991

Swinton won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal of Isabella of France in Edward II (1991).

1992

She next starred in Sally Potter's Orlando (1992), for which she was nominated for the European Film Award for Best Actress.

2001

She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance in The Deep End (2001), followed with appearances in Vanilla Sky (2001) and Adaptation (2002).

2003

For the film Young Adam (2003), Swinton won the British Academy Scotland Award for Best Actress.

2005

Prior to this, she appeared in the film Constantine (2005), and subsequently had roles in Julia (2008) and I Am Love (2009).

Swinton gained wider recognition for her portrayals as the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia series (2005–2010) and the Ancient One in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.

2006

In 2006, Swinton was awarded an honorary degree by the Edinburgh Napier University for her services to performing arts.

She was awarded the Richard Harris Award by the British Independent Film Awards in recognition of her contributions to the British film industry.

2007

Swinton's performance in Michael Clayton (2007) won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

2011

She gained acclaim for her performance in Lynne Ramsay's psychological thriller We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) for which she received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

2012

She is also known for her roles in the Wes Anderson films Moonrise Kingdom (2012), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Isle of Dogs (2018), The French Dispatch (2021), and Asteroid City (2023).

2013

In 2013, she was given a special tribute by the Museum of Modern Art.

2020

In 2020, The New York Times ranked her as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century.

In 2020, Swinton was awarded the British Film Institute Fellowship for her "daringly eclectic and striking talents as a performer and filmmaker and recognises her great contribution to film culture, independent film exhibition and philanthropy."