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Tilda Swinton
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Actor Born: November 15, 1961 in Scotland, UK Biography:Known throughout Britain for her idiosyncratic performances and long-time
association with the late filmmaker "Derek Jarman", "Tilda Swinton" is nothing if not
one of the more unique actresses to come along during the second half of the
20th century. Born in London on November 5, 1961, Swinton attended Cambridge
University, where she received a degree in social and political sciences. While
at Cambridge, she became involved in acting, performing in a number of stage
productions. Following graduation, Swinton began her professional theater
career, working for Edinburgh's renowned Traverse Theatre and the Royal
Shakespeare Company.
In 1985, Swinton began her long collaboration with Derek Jarman, both as a friend and fellow artist. She made her screen debut in his "Caravaggio" (1986) and appeared in every one of the director's films until his death from AIDS in 1994. It was for... Full Biography
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