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Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Education
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Adam Smith College, Dunfermline High School, Dunfermline
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Old English (sċīr)
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Career
Career spanning 33 years (1992-2025)
Year context
Born in 1965 -- US combat troops deployed to Vietnam; Voting Rights Act; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Filmography (31)
Biography
Shirley Henderson (born 24 November 1965) is a Scottish actress. Her accolades include two Scottish BAFTAs, a VFCC Award and an Olivier Award, and BAFTA, BIFA, London Critics' Circle, Chlotrudis, Gotham, and Canadian Screen Award nominations.
Henderson's film roles include Gail in Trainspotting (1996) and its 2017 sequel, Jude in the Bridget Jones films (2001–2025), and Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). Her other notable credits include Rob Roy (1995), Wonderland (1999), Topsy-Turvy (1999), 24 Hour Party People (2002), Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (2002), Intermission (2003), American Cousins (2003), Frozen (2005), Marie Antoinette (2006), Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008), Life During Wartime (2009), Meek's Cutoff (2010), Anna Karenina (2012), Filth (2013), Okja (2017), Never Steady, Never Still (2017), and Stan & Ollie (2018).
Henderson starred as Isobel Sutherland in the BBC series Hamish Macbeth (1995–97) and played Frances Drummond in the BBC drama Happy Valley (2016). She was nominated for RTS Awards for the BBC miniseries The Way We Live Now (2001) and the ITV television film Dirty Filthy Love (2004), and received a BAFTA nomination for her portrayal of Claire Salter in the Channel 4 miniseries Southcliffe (2013). She won the 2018 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Elizabeth in the original Old Vic production of Girl from the North Country.
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How old is Shirley Henderson?
Shirley Henderson is 60 years old, born on .
Where was Shirley Henderson born?
Shirley Henderson was born in Forres, Morayshire, Scotland.
What movies or shows has Shirley Henderson been in?
Shirley Henderson has 31 credits in our database. Notable titles include Glenrothan (2026), Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025), Elio (2025), I Swear (2025), Tom Jones (2023).
What is Shirley Henderson known for?
Shirley Henderson is primarily known as an actor. Shirley Henderson (born 24 November 1965) is a Scottish actress. Her accolades include two Scottish BAFTAs, a VFCC Award and an Olivier Award, and BAFTA, BIFA, London Critics' Circle, Chlotrudis, Gotham, and Canadian Screen Award nominations. Henderson's…
Where can I find more information about Shirley Henderson?
You can find more about Shirley Henderson on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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