Age: 65
female
Katherine Matilda Swinton (born November 5, 1960) is an award-winning British actress of Scottish descent, known for her versatile roles in independent films and blockbusters. She is a recipient various accolades throughout her long career, including an Academy Award and two BAFTA Awards, in addition to being nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. Swinton began her career by appearing in experimental films starting with Caravaggio (1986), followed by The Last of England (1988), War Requiem (1989), and The Garden (1990). She won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal of Isabella of France in Edward II (1991). She next starred in Sally Potter's Orlando (1992), for which she received a nomination for the European Film Award for Best Actress. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance in The Deep End (2001), and followed this with appearances in Vanilla Sky (2001), Adaptation (2002), Constantine (2005), Julia (2008), and I Am Love (2009). For the film Young Adam (2003), she won the British Academy Scotland Award for Best Actress. Her performance in Michael Clayton (2007) won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Additionally, she won the European Film Award for Best Actress and received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the psychological thriller We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011). Swinton has also played the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia series (2005–2010) and the Ancient One in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. Swinton was awarded the Richard Harris Award by the British Independent Film Awards in recognition of her contributions to the British film industry. In 2013, she was given a special tribute by the Museum of Modern Art. In 2020, Swinton was awarded the British Film Institute Fellowship, the highest honour presented by the institution, for her "daringly eclectic and striking talents as a performer and film-maker and recognizes her great contribution to film culture, independent film exhibition and philanthropy." That same year, The New York Times ranked her thirteenth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century up to that point.
Tilda Swinton
Dr. Victoria October
for Dr. Victoria October in Clayface: A Tragic Masquerade
Suggested by kaueoliveira
Basil Karlo, once a revered actor in Gotham City, sees his career and life shattered when a horrific accident leaves him disfigured and desperate. In a bid to regain his former glory, he becomes a test subject for an experimental compound promising to restore his appearance. However, the treatment goes terribly wrong, transforming him into the monstrous shape-shifter known as Clayface. Struggling with his new identity, Basil's descent into madness leads him on a path of revenge against those he believes wronged him, turning Gotham into his stage of terror. As Batman investigates the string of gruesome crimes, he uncovers the tragic story of Basil Karlo. Determined to stop Clayface's rampage, Batman teams up with Dr. Victoria October, a compassionate scientist who believes she can cure Basil's condition. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they face not only the physical dangers posed by Clayface but also the psychological challenges of a man torn between his monstrous form and the remnants of his humanity. In a city where the lines between hero and villain blur, Batman must navigate the complexities of justice and mercy to save both Gotham and Basil Karlo from the darkness consuming them.
