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Tilda Swinton: Biography

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Birth Name: Katherine Matilda Swinton
Birth Place: London, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/05/1960, Scorpio
Profession: Actor

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Tilda Swinton Fast Facts:

Her family can trace their Scottish roots back to the 9th century.
Was a classmate of the then Diana Spencer at the West Heath Girls' School.
Made eight movies with experimental filmmaker Derek Jarman, the first being 1986's Caravaggio.
Appeared in Cornelia Parker's art installation "The Maybe" in London and Rome in 1995.
Her breakout performance in Hollywood films came in 2000's The Beach, co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Has a history of playing gender-bending roles, including the films Man to Man and Orlando.

Tilda Swinton Relationships:
Alexander Swinton - Brother
Honor Byrne - Daughter
James Swinton - Brother
John Byrne - Significant Other
Judith Swinton - Mother
Sandro Kopp - Significant Other
Sir John Swinton - Father
William Swinton - Brother
Xavier Byrne - Son
Tilda Swinton Awards:
2002 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2007 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Winner
College:
University of Cambridge, New Hall, Cambridge, England (BA in Social and Political Science and English Literature, 1983)

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