| Tilda Swinton Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 5, 1960 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Boyfriend | Sandro Kopp |
Tilda Swinton is a renowned British actress, voiceover artist, producer, and writer who is known for playing Karen Crowder in Michael Clayton, Lady Ottoline Morrell in Wittgenstein, Rebecca Dearborn in Vanilla Sky, White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia series, Ancient One in Doctor Strange, Ella Gault in Young Adam, Lydie Crane in Stephanie Daley, Eva Khatchadourian in We Need to Talk About Kevin, Madame D. in The Grand Budapest Hotel, Nurse in War Requiem, Valerie Thomas in Adaptation, Gabriel in Constantine, Emma Recchi in I Am Love, and Muriel Belcher in Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon. Her acting finesse has won her several accolades including an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for her work in the 2007 American legal thriller film, Michael Clayton.
Born Name
Katherine Matilda Swinton
Nick Name
Swilda, Tilda
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
London, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Nairn, Scotland
Nationality
Education
Tilda went to three schools, namely Queen’s Gate School in London, the West Heath Girls’ School, and also Fettes College.
In 1983, Swinton graduated in Social and Political Sciences from New Hall which is now known as Murray Edwards College, a part of the University of Cambridge.
Occupation
Actress, Voiceover Artist, Producer, Writer
Family
- Father – Maj John Swinton (Retired Major General in the British Army and was also Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire from 1989-2000)
- Mother – Judith Balfour Killen
- Siblings – James Christopher Swinton (Brother) (Video Producer), Alexander Harold Swinton (Brother) (Stockbroker), Maj William Henry Cospatrick Swinton (Brother) (Commissioned Scots Guards)
- Others – Alan Henry Campbell Swinton (Paternal Grandfather), Marie/Mariora Beatrice Evelyn Rochfort Alers-Hankey (Paternal Grandmother), Harold Charles Killen (Maternal Grandfather), Marion Spottiswood Balfour (Maternal Grandmother), Alexa Swinton (Distant Cousin) (Actress, Singer)
Manager
She has been signed with –
- Hamilton Hodell, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
- United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
67 kg or 148 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Tilda Swinton has dated the following men –
- Béla Tarr – Swinton had a fling with the Hungarian film director Béla Tarr in the past.
- John Byrne (1995-2003) – Tilda started dating British-born American artist and comic-book writer, John Byrne in 1995. The couple had twins namely, Xavier and Honor Swinton Byrne (b. October 6, 1997). The couple split in 2003 after remaining together for 8 years.
- Sandro Kopp (2004-Present) – Tilda commenced dating German-New Zealand painter/artist Sandro Kopp in 2004 and the couple is still head over heels for each other. The duo began dating when Tilda was 43 years old and Sandro was just 25.
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has Scottish, English, and Northern Irish ancestry. Also, her mom is Australian.
Hair Color
Tilda is a natural redhead (Red-colored hair).
However, she likes to dye them “Blonde.”
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Queer
She came out as queer in the January 2021 issue of British Vogue. She said, “I’m very clear that queer is actually, for me anyway, to do with sensibility. I always felt I was queer – I was just looking for my queer circus, and I found it. And having found it, it’s my world.”
Distinctive Features
- Androgynous looks
- Pale skin
- Pale white-blonde hair
Measurements
34-26-35 in or 86-66-89 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Shoe Size
8 (US)
Brand Endorsements
Tilda Swinton has served as the brand ambassador for NARS and was the face of their Spring / Summer 2015 collection.
At 52, she endorsed Chanel.
She has also appeared in print ads for Victoria jewelry.
Religion
Agnosticism
Best Known For
Playing Mason in Snowpiercer (2013), as Eve in Only Lovers Left Alive (2013), as Madame Celine Villeneuve Desgoffe-und-Taxis in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), as Eva Khatchadourian in We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), as Jadis, the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia (2005, 2008, 2010) film series.
First Film
Swinton played the role of ‘Sally’ in her debut film Egomania – Insel ohne Hoffnung in 1986.
First TV Show
Swinton made her debut TV appearance in the miniseries Zastrozzi: A Romance in 1986 where she played ‘Julia’.
Tilda Swinton’s Favorite Things
- Movies – I Know Where I’m Going (1945), School of Rock (2003), Brüno (2009)
- Books – Auntie Mame (By Patrick Dennis), The Essential (By P.G. Wodehouse)
- Comedian – Amy Schumer
- Musicians – David Bowie, Bjork
Source – Wikipedia.org, IMDb.com, CheatSheet.com, Nylon.com, Vulture.com, BookTrib.com
Tilda Swinton Facts
- Swinton is a descendant of the Saxon origin from the kingdom of Northumberland. Her parental ancestry which is Anglo-Scot can be traced back thousands of years, to the Middle Ages.
- The family name was given to them for their bravery.
- When she was at the University of Cambridge, she performed in various stage productions before joining the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- She is widely known for her androgynous appearance as people widely confuse her to be a male because of her tall frame and lack of lipstick.
- Her performance in “Michael Clayton” in 2007 opposite George Clooney earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
- She played the role of David Bowie’s wife in his music video for “The Stars (Are Out Tonight).”
- In West Heath Girls’ School, she was friends with Princess Diana.
- Tilda had joined the Communist Party and later the Scottish Socialist Party when she was studying at the University of Cambridge.
- Alongside Honor Swinton Byrne and Tom Burke, she co-starred as Rosalind in the 2019 drama film, The Souvenir.
- Tilda is not present on social media.
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Last Updated: September 27, 2024 | Originally Published: July 23, 2016 | Source: Healthy Celeb
