Tilda Swinton is a British actress known for her unconventional choices, protest stance, and transformative performances. She is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and daring figures in contemporary cinema, frequently working in experimental films while also appearing in major Hollywood productions.

Tilda Swinton was born on November 5, 1960, in London. She comes from a Scottish aristocratic family. She was sent to a boarding school in England that was also attended by Diana Spencer. She later studied social and political sciences and literature at University of Cambridge, graduating in 1983. After completing her academic education, she decided to pursue acting and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company as a trainee.

In 1985, Tilda Swinton began working with director Derek Jarman, marking the beginning of a creative partnership that would define her early career. She made her film debut in Caravaggio (1986). This collaboration led to a rapid rise in her career, followed by roles in Aria (1987), The Last of England (1988), The Garden (1990), Edward II (1991), and Wittgenstein (1993).

In 1993, Tilda Swinton also contributed her voice to Jarman’s documentary Blue. Shortly after this final collaboration, Jarman died after losing his battle with AIDS. His death had a deeply devastating impact on Swinton’s life and artistic direction.

The film that brought Tilda Swinton international fame was not a Jarman production. Her breakthrough came with Orlando (1992), directed by Sally Potter, in which she portrayed a character who transcends gender and centuries. The role earned widespread acclaim and established her as a global cinematic icon.

Refusing to prioritize fame over artistic integrity, Tilda Swinton consistently chose to work with experimental cinema and emerging directors, reinforcing her rebellious and fearless artistic identity. Despite this, she also became a sought-after performer in Hollywood.

She gained mainstream recognition through her role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Beach (2000). She further cemented her Hollywood presence with roles in Vanilla Sky (2001) and as the archangel Gabriel in the epic fantasy-horror film Constantine (2005).

Tilda Swinton appeared in numerous high-profile productions, including The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), where she portrayed the White Witch, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), starring alongside Brad Pitt.

She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2008 for her performance in Michael Clayton, where she portrayed attorney Karen Crowder.

In 2016, she appeared in the Coen Brothers’ film Hail, Caesar!, sharing the screen with George Clooney, Josh Brolin, Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ralph Fiennes, and Frances McDormand.

In 2022, Tilda Swinton starred opposite Idris Elba in Three Thousand Years of Longing, directed by George Miller, who also wrote and produced the film.

Awards:
2008 – Academy Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Michael Clayton)

Filmography – Actor:
1976 – La Nuit des Césars (TV Series)
1977 – Julia
1987 – Aria
1988 – The Last of England
1989 – War Requiem
1990 – The Garden
1991 – Edward II
1992 – Orlando
1993 – Blue (Voice)
1994 – Glitterbug
1996 – Female Perversions
1997 – Conceiving Ada
1998 – Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
1999 – The War Zone
2000 – The Beach
2001 – Vanilla Sky
2002 – Teknolust
2002 – Adaptation
2003 – The Human Factor
2005 – Thumbsucker
2005 – Constantine
2005 – The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2006 – Stephanie Daley
2007 – Michael Clayton
2008 – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2009 – I Am Love
2011 – We Need to Talk About Kevin
2012 – Moonrise Kingdom
2013 – Only Lovers Left Alive
2013 – Snowpiercer
2014 – The Grand Budapest Hotel
2016 – Hail, Caesar!
2016 – Doctor Strange
2017 – Okja
2018 – Suspiria
2019 – Avengers: Endgame
2020 – The Human Voice
2021 – The French Dispatch
2022 – Three Thousand Years of Longing

Source: Biyografiler.com