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Fiona Shaw/Aunt Petunia
Full Name: Fiona Mary Wilson
Birthday: July 10, 1958
City of Birth: Cork, Ireland
Height: 5'8"
Education: Degree in Philospophy at Cork University and RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts)
Relationships: Currently in a long term relationship with actress Saffron Burrows
Biography: Fiona Mary Wilson was born on July 10, 1958 in Cork, Ireland. Although Cork was not a strong theatre city, Fiona still loved to perform, whether it be singing, dancing, or playing the piano. She attended Cork University, where she received a degree in Philosophy. After receiving her degree, she realized that she wanted to perform. She attended RADA and trained for theatre. In 1982, she joined the National Theatre. Her presence on stage received much acclaim from critics in the UK and America. She joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1985. Her film debut was in "My Left Foot" as Dr. Eileen Cole. Fiona has recieved many awards for her stage performances as well as for her films.
Interesting Facts:
-In 1966, she spent 2 week in a convent with Benedictine nuns and her diary of the experience was broadcast on Radio 4
-In 2001, she was awarded an honorary C.B.E. (Commander of the order of the British Empire)
Favorites:
Hobbies:Drink wine and eat out
Quotes:
-On RADA: "What I liked about RADA was that it was absolutely anti-intellectual. It was about how do you release moments of truth, and what is the relationship between the audience and the actor. It's fantastically subterranean, terribly powerful. It's like love."
Filmography:
-Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
-Catch and Release (2006)
-The Black Dahlia (2006)
-El Sueño de una noche de San Juan (2005)
-Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
-Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
-Doctor Sleep (2002)
-The Seventh Stream (2001)
-Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
-The Truimph of Love (2001)
-Mind Games (2000)
-RKO 281 (1999)
-The Last September (1999)
-The Avengers (1998)
-Anna Karenina (1997)
-Jane Eyre (1996)
-The Waste Land (1995)
-Persuasion (1995)
-Seascape (1994)
-Undercover Blues (1993)
-Super Mario Bros. (1993)
-Hedda Gabler (1993)
-Maria's Child (1993)
-London Kills Me (1992)
-For the Greater Good (1991)
-3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)
-Mountains of the Moon (1990)
-My Left Foot (1989)
-Love Song (1985)
-Sacred Heatrs (1985)
-Richard II (1997)
-The Butcher Boy (1997)
Sources:
IMDb
Guardian Unlimited Film
Great Character Actors
Lesbian Celebrities
Salon
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