Tilda Swinton Is a Scottish actress born in London (5 November 1960). She is the daughter of Judith Balfour and Sir John Swinton, the Laird of Kimmerghame House.
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.
She is known for her leading roles in independent film and occasional supporting roles in blockbusters.
Nominated for numerous accolades, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in the 2007 film Michael Clayton. She also won the British Academy Scotland Award as Best Actress for the 2003 film Young Adam, and has received three Golden Globe Award nominations.