Tilda Swinton Biography

Tilda Swinton is an Oscar-winning British actress known for her arthouse film roles and for acclaimed performances in more mainstream pictures like Michael Clayton.

Tilda Swinton was born on November 5, 1960, in London, England. A childhood classmate and friend to Lady Diana, she graduated from Cambridge University in 1983. After performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Swinton made her film debut in Derek Jarman's Caravaggio. She later earned an Academy Award (best supporting actress) for her role in Michael Clayton. Swinton has two children (twins) with Scottish playwright John Byrne.