Actor
Tilda Swinton
- Born: 5 November 1960, London, England, UK
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Tilda Swinton is a versatile actress known for her work in independent films and blockbusters. She gained recognition for her roles in films like 'Michael Clayton' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'. Renowned for her ethereal presence and unique voice, she…
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About Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton is a versatile actress known for her work in independent films and blockbusters. She gained recognition for her roles in films like 'Michael Clayton' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'. Renowned for her ethereal presence and unique voice, she often portrays complex characters in a variety of genres, making her a distinctive figure in contemporary cinema.
- Born
- 5 November 1960, London, England, UK
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- John Byrne (1989-2003)
- Children
- 2 (Honor Swinton Byrne, Xavier Swinton Byrne)
- Parents
- David Swinton, Judith B. Swinton
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Tilda Swinton
- Tilda Swinton is known for her androgynous looks and has often played gender-bending roles.
- She has a close collaboration with director Luca Guadagnino, appearing in multiple films including 'I Am Love' and 'A Bigger Splash'.
Famous Tilda Swinton quotes
“I am not a human being. I am a human doing.”
“The only thing I can do is to be myself.”
“You don’t have to be a man to be a hero.”
Tilda Swinton filmography
Cast (195)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Heart of Light: Eleven Songs for Fiji Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Queer Edward II Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2026 | WOLF Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2026 | A Flower of Forgetfulness Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Broken English Movie | The Overseer | 7.6 |
| 2025 | The Coen Brothers Story Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2025 | The Tree Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2025 | Flat 19 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2025 | Ballad of a Small Player Movie | Cynthia Blithe | 5.8 |
| 2025 | Phantoms Movie | Unknown character |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Camaraderie Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2025 | Timeslip Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2025 | Karl Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2025 | Tilda Swinton: The Wildcards Movie | Self (archive) | |
| 2025 | Instant Coffee Movie | Self | |
| 2024 | The End Movie | Mother | 5.1 |
| 2024 | Impulse: Playing with Reality Movie | Narrator | |
| 2024 | A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things Movie | Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2024 | The Room Next Door Movie | Martha / Michelle | 6.7 |
| 2024 | January Stories Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2024 | Obertura Movie | The Gardenerette | |
| 2024 | Chroma Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2024 | The Hexagonal Hive and a Mouse in a Maze Movie | Self | |
| 2024 | Transparent Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2024 | Fantasmas TV | Water (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2024 | Problemista Movie | Elizabeth | 6.7 |
| 2023 | The Killer Movie | The Expert | 6.6 |
| 2023 | Personal History Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2023 | Pasolini On Pasolini Movie | narrator | |
| 2023 | All Kinds of Love Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2023 | Some Thoughts On The Common Toad Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Cannes Uncut Movie | Self | 5.4 |
| 2023 | Asteroid City Movie | Dr. Hickenlooper | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2022 | The Eternal Daughter Movie | Julie / Rosalind | 5.9 |
| 2022 | Durmiente Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Movie | Wood Sprite / Death (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Three Thousand Years of Longing Movie | Alithea | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Sleep Song Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2021 | The Storms of Jeremy Thomas Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Goliath: Playing with Reality Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2021 | The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun Movie | J.K.L. Berensen | 7.0 |
| 2021 | The Souvenir: Part II Movie | Rosalind | 6.4 |
| 2021 | Memoria Movie | Jessica Holland | 6.0 |
| 2021 | What If...? TV | The Ancient One (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Marvel Studios Legends TV | The Ancient One (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.4 |
| 2020 | The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode Movie | Self | |
| 2020 | The Human Voice Movie | Woman | 6.7 |
| 2020 | Schlingensief - A Voice That Shook the Silence Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema TV | Narrator (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Last and First Men Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Uncut Gems Movie | Anne - Adley's Auction Manager (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2019 | The Personal History of David Copperfield Movie | Betsey Trotwood | 6.4 |
| 2019 | The Boys TV | Ambrosius (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2019 | The Souvenir Movie | Rosalind | 6.1 |
| 2019 | The Dead Don't Die Movie | Zelda Winston | 5.4 |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame Movie | The Ancient One | 8.2 |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows TV | Tilda | 8.0 |
| 2018 | Suspiria Movie | Madame Blanc / Dr. Klemperer / Helena Markos | 6.9 |
| 2018 | Isle of Dogs Movie | Oracle (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2017 | Letters from Generation Rx Movie | Narrator (voice) | 5.0 |
| 2017 | Okja Movie | Lucy Mirando / Nancy Mirando | 7.3 |
| 2017 | The Seasons in Quincy: Four Portraits of John Berger Movie | Self | 5.6 |
| 2017 | War Machine Movie | German Politician | 5.6 |
| 2017 | Letters from Baghdad Movie | Gertrude Bell (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2017 | async - first light Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Tania Libre Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2016 | Doctor Strange Movie | The Ancient One | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Phantom of the Universe Movie | Narrator | |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! Movie | Thora Thacker / Thessaly Thacker | 5.9 |
| 2015 | A Bigger Splash Movie | Marianne Lane | 6.2 |
| 2015 | Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom' Movie | Self / Social Services | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Moonrise Kingdom Extras - Eleven iPhone Videos by Edward Norton. Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Trainwreck Movie | Dianna | 5.8 |
| 2015 | B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989 Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2015 | Mobilisierung der Träume Movie | Narrator (voice) | 4.8 |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self | 4.2 |
| 2014 | Tilda in de Menil Land Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2014 | The Gospel According to St Derek Movie | Self | |
| 2014 | Antarctica: On the Edge Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2014 | Travelling at Night with Jim Jarmusch Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2014 | Snowpiercer: Transperceneige, From the Blank Page to the Black Screen Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2014 | The Grand Budapest Hotel Movie | Madame D. | 8.0 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Hot Dollar Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2013 | Only Lovers Left Alive Movie | Eve | 7.2 |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty TV | The Collective (voice) | 8.7 |
| 2013 | The Zero Theorem Movie | Dr. Shrink-Rom | 6.1 |
| 2013 | Snowpiercer Movie | Mason | 6.9 |
| 2013 | Death for a Unicorn Movie | Narrator (voice) | 4.0 |
| 2013 | When Björk Met Attenborough Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2013 | David Bowie: Five Years Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2013 | One Water Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2013 | The Stars (Are Out Tonight) Movie | Unknown character | 7.4 |
| 2013 | Love Flesh Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2013 | Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2012 | Radioman Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2012 | Ashes Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2012 | Moonrise Kingdom Movie | Social Services | 7.7 |
| 2012 | Song 1 Movie | Self | 1.0 |
| 2011 | Planet Tilda Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2011 | Cinema Is Everywhere Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2011 | Women, War & Peace TV | Narrator (voice) | 10.0 |
| 2011 | We Need to Talk About Kevin Movie | Eva Khatchadourian | 7.5 |
| 2010 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Movie | White Witch | 6.4 |
| 2010 | Behind Jim Jarmusch Movie | Self | |
| 2010 | Orlando In Uzbekistan Movie | Self | |
| 2010 | Climate of Change Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2010 | I Am Love Movie | Emma Recchi | 6.7 |
| 2009 | The Invisible Frame Movie | The Cyclist | 6.8 |
| 2009 | Getting On TV | Elke | 7.2 |
| 2009 | The Limits of Control Movie | Blonde | 6.0 |
| 2009 | Moments on the Set of I Am Love Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Movie | Elizabeth Abbott | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Finding the Burn Movie | Self / Katie Cox (archive footage) | |
| 2008 | DC Insiders Run Amuck Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | The Man from London Movie | Camélia | 7.0 |
| 2008 | Burn After Reading Movie | Katie Cox | 6.7 |
| 2008 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Movie | White Witch | 6.6 |
| 2008 | Julia Movie | Julia | 6.7 |
| 2008 | Derek Movie | Narrator (voice) | 5.5 |
| 2008 | The New Ten Commandments Movie | Self | 8.7 |
| 2007 | Cannes: All Access Movie | Self (archive footage) | 3.2 |
| 2007 | Michael Clayton Movie | Karen Crowder | 6.8 |
| 2007 | Stephanie Daley Movie | Lydie Crane | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Faceless Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2007 | Here’s Looking at You, Boy Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2007 | Strange Culture Movie | Hope Kurtz | 4.7 |
| 2007 | Sleepwalkers Movie | Violinist Working As a Copy Clerk | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Deep Water Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Galapagos TV | Self - Presenter | 7.5 |
| 2005 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie | White Witch | 7.1 |
| 2005 | The Somme Movie | Narrator (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2005 | Made in Hollywood TV | Self | 4.6 |
| 2005 | Thumbsucker Movie | Audrey Cobb | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Broken Flowers Movie | Penny | 6.9 |
| 2005 | Absent Presence Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2005 | Constantine Movie | Gabriel | 7.2 |
| 2003 | The Statement Movie | Annemarie Livi | 5.7 |
| 2003 | Young Adam Movie | Ella Gault | 5.9 |
| 2002 | Adaptation. Movie | Valerie Thomas | 7.3 |
| 2002 | Tilda Swinton: The Love Factory Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Teknolust Movie | Rosetta / Ruby / Marinne / Olive | 4.5 |
| 2001 | Vanilla Sky Movie | Rebecca Dearborn | 6.8 |
| 2001 | The Deep End Movie | Margaret Hall | 6.1 |
| 2000 | The Dilapidated Dwelling Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2000 | Possible Worlds Movie | Joyce | 6.2 |
| 2000 | The Beach Movie | Sal | 6.5 |
| 1999 | The Protagonists Movie | Actress | 5.3 |
| 1999 | The War Zone Movie | Mum | 6.8 |
| 1999 | Conceiving Ada Movie | Ada Augusta Byron King, Countess of Lovelace | 4.7 |
| 1998 | Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon Movie | Muriel Belcher | 6.1 |
| 1996 | Female Perversions Movie | Evelyn Stephens | 5.1 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1994 | Remembrance of Things Fast: True Stories Visual Lies Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1994 | Glitterbug Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Visions of Heaven and Hell Movie | Narrator (voice) | 9.0 |
| 1993 | Blue Movie | (voice) | 7.2 |
| 1993 | Wittgenstein Movie | Lady Ottoline Morrell | 6.4 |
| 1992 | Orlando Movie | Orlando | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Hamlet Movie | Ophelia | |
| 1992 | Shakespeare: The Animated Tales TV | Ophelia (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1992 | Man to Man Movie | Ella / Max Gerike | |
| 1991 | Edward II Movie | Isabella | 6.3 |
| 1991 | The Party: Nature Morte Movie | Queenie | 10.0 |
| 1991 | Derek Jarman: A Portrait Movie | Self | |
| 1990 | Your Cheatin' Heart TV | Cissie Crouch | 6.0 |
| 1990 | Your Cheatin' Heart Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1990 | The Garden Movie | Madonna/Voice Overs | 5.7 |
| 1990 | The Open Universe Movie | Carla | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Play Me Something Movie | Hairdresser | 5.4 |
| 1989 | War Requiem Movie | The Nurse | 6.3 |
| 1989 | A Call to Arms Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1989 | Volcano Saga Movie | Gudrun | 7.0 |
| 1988 | Cycling the Frame Movie | The Cyclist | 6.7 |
| 1988 | L'ispirazione Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1988 | Degrees of Blindness Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1987 | The Last of England Movie | The Maid | 6.1 |
| 1987 | Friendship's Death Movie | Friendship | 6.7 |
| 1987 | Aria Movie | Young Girl | 5.4 |
| 1987 | Depuis le Jour Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1987 | Egomania: Island Without Hope Movie | Sally | 5.3 |
| 1986 | Caravaggio Movie | Lena | 6.1 |
| 1986 | ScreenPlay TV | Ella / Max Gerike | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Caprice Movie | Lucky | 6.1 |
| 1986 | Zastrozzi: A Romance TV | Julia | 10.0 |
| 1986 | The Sluggard Movie | The Sluggard | |
| 1985 | Screen Two TV | Isabella | 7.1 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
| TBA | Jenjira's Magnificent Dream Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Hitler's Favourite Royal Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| TBA | Untitled Apichatpong Weerasethakul Dreams Project Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Death in Her Hands Movie | Vesta Gul |
Crew (22)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Queer Edward II Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | WOLF Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2024 | The End Movie | Producer · Production | 5.1 |
| 2024 | The Hexagonal Hive and a Mouse in a Maze Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2022 | There Was a Tower: A Portrait of Mihály Víg Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Memoria Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Call Me by Your Name Movie | Thanks · Crew | 8.1 |
| 2017 | Okja Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2017 | The Seasons in Quincy: Four Portraits of John Berger Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.6 |
| 2017 | The Seasons in Quincy: Four Portraits of John Berger Movie | Director · Directing | 5.6 |
| 2017 | Letters from Baghdad Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Paterson Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.1 |
| 2011 | We Need to Talk About Kevin Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2010 | I Am Love Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2008 | Derek Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.5 |
| 2008 | Derek Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.5 |
| 2008 | The New Ten Commandments Movie | Director · Directing | 8.7 |
| 2007 | Stephanie Daley Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2005 | Thumbsucker Movie | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| TBA | We Will Wake Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Paradise Movie | Director · Directing |
Latest releases
- Heart of Light: Eleven Songs for Fiji2026
- Queer Edward II2026
- WOLF2026
- A Flower of Forgetfulness2026
- Broken English2026 / TMDB 7.6
- The Coen Brothers Story2025 / TMDB 7.0
Tilda Swinton in the news
Questions about Tilda Swinton
What are Tilda Swinton's most famous films?
Tilda Swinton is known for her roles in 'Michael Clayton', 'We Need to Talk About Kevin', and 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series. These films highlight her range and ability to portray complex characters.
Has Tilda Swinton won any major awards?
Yes, Tilda Swinton won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Michael Clayton' in 2008. She has also received numerous other awards throughout her career.
What was Tilda Swinton's first film?
Tilda Swinton's first film was 'Caravaggio', released in 1986. This marked the beginning of her successful acting career.
What is Tilda Swinton's acting style?
Tilda Swinton's acting style is characterized by her ability to embody diverse roles with depth and authenticity. She often blends emotional intensity with a unique physical presence.
Is Tilda Swinton involved in any philanthropic efforts?
Yes, Tilda Swinton is known for her activism and involvement in various humanitarian causes, including environmental issues and LGBTQ+ rights.
What is Tilda Swinton's estimated net worth?
Tilda Swinton's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting her successful career in film and television.
What unique characteristics define Tilda Swinton's look?
Tilda Swinton is often noted for her striking androgynous appearance, with features that challenge traditional gender norms, making her a standout figure in the entertainment industry.
What collaborations has Tilda Swinton had with directors?
Tilda Swinton has collaborated with several acclaimed directors, notably with Luca Guadagnino and Jim Jarmusch, showcasing her versatility in various cinematic styles.