Katherine Matilda Swinton is a British actress. Known for her transformative performances of eccentric and enigmatic characters on stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Volpi Cup, in addition to nominations for five Screen Actors Guild Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century.