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
Vergere
for Vergere in Star Wars: Episode VII - Legacy of the Force
Suggested by matthewsimmons1
Set 30 years after Return of the Jedi. Inspired by the Betrayal novel in the Legacy of the Force series. The film starts at the end of Yuuzhan Vong War with Ben and Vergere escaping. Ben attempts to return to the Order while training his little sister in the ways of the force. Their journey takes them to Kashykk, along with Jedi Knight Nelani Dinn, where remaining Yuuzhan Vong are as well as Vergere. Sensing the darkness, Nelani kills an injured Verge during their fight. Eventually they realize their being there is a trap and Lumiya reveals herself. She shows Ben a version of his future and reveals his Sith training from Vergere during the war. In an attempt to stop the visions Ben kills Nelani and erases his sister's memory, letting Lumiya escape. Their mother, Senator Organa runs for Supreme Challencelor of the New Republic. With Han’s help she works to stop a civil war on Corellia after the damage from the War. Qi’ra, Han’s old flame, is now the leader of one side (resistance) of the potential civil war. Leia has to work with both sides to stop the conflict but a corrupt ally to the other side, and a former resident of Alderaan, leaks Leia’s lineage. The war is avoided but Leia loses the election. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker and a young Jedi Knight, Rey, go on another mission involving remaining Yuuzhan Vong. However, it’s soon revealed there is more to the mission. Luke is looking for an ancient artifact.
