Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Writer, Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Long Beach, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
Canada, United States
Languages
English
Spouses
Tim Zinnemann (1983-1989), John Calley (1995-2002), Don Calame (2002)
Partner
Colin Firth
Children
3 children: Emily Zinnemann, Will Firth
Siblings
Steve Tilly, Jennifer Tilly
Residences
Toronto
Education
Esquimalt High School, Chief Sealth International High School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
Tier B -- 68,067 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 20
Career
Career spanning 43 years (1981-2024)
Year context
Born in 1960 -- First televised presidential debate (Kennedy vs Nixon); Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rat
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (15)
AWARDS (3)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
1985
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
1985
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Golden Globe Awards
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Biography
Meg Tilly (born Margaret Elizabeth Chan; February 14, 1960) is a Canadian-American actress and novelist.
For her role in the 1985 film Agnes of God, she won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. For her role in the television series Bomb Girls (2012–13), she won the 2013 Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Tilly has also written six novels, including Porcupine (2007), which was a finalist for the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize.
She is the younger sister of actress Jennifer Tilly.
Connections (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Meg Tilly?
Meg Tilly is 66 years old, born on .
Where was Meg Tilly born?
Meg Tilly was born in Long Beach, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Meg Tilly been in?
Meg Tilly has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Ordinary Angels (2024), Sleep with Me (1994), Leaving Normal (1992), The Two Jakes (1990), Road to Avonlea (1990).
What is Meg Tilly known for?
Meg Tilly is primarily known as an actor. Meg Tilly (born Margaret Elizabeth Chan; February 14, 1960) is a Canadian-American actress and novelist. For her role in the 1985 film Agnes of God,…
Where can I find more information about Meg Tilly?
You can find more about Meg Tilly on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
