Shirley Henderson facts for kids
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Shirley Henderson
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| Born | 24 November 1965 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | Adam Smith College Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
Shirley Henderson (born 24 November 1965) is a talented Scottish actress. She is well-known for playing Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter movies. She also appeared in the Bridget Jones films as Jude.
Shirley has won several important awards for her acting. These include two Scottish BAFTAs and an Olivier Award. She has also been nominated for many other awards. Besides films, she has starred in many TV shows and plays.
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About Shirley Henderson
Early Life and Training
Shirley Henderson was born on 24 November 1965 in Forres, Moray, Scotland. She grew up in a town called Kincardine-on-Forth. As a child, Shirley loved to sing. She performed in local clubs and at charity events.
When she was 16, Shirley studied Theatre Arts at Adam Smith College. At 17, she moved to London to study acting. She spent three years at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She finished her studies there in 1986.
Starting Her Acting Career
Shirley's first TV role was in 1987. She played Elizabeth Findlay in a children's show called Shadow of the Stone. She also started acting in plays in Scotland. Later, she performed in famous theatres in London.
In 1990, she played the main role in a play called Eurydice. She also appeared in TV shows like Wish Me Luck and Casualty. In 1995, she got a key role in the popular BBC series Hamish Macbeth.
Becoming a Film Star
Shirley soon began acting in movies. She played Morag in Rob Roy (1995). A year later, she was Gail in the movie Trainspotting (1996). She continued to act in many theatre productions too.
In 1999, she showed her singing skills in the film Topsy-Turvy. She also appeared in Wonderland.
Famous Film Roles
Shirley is widely recognized for her role as Moaning Myrtle. She played this ghost character in two Harry Potter films. These were Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
She also played Jude in all three Bridget Jones movies. These films were released between 2001 and 2016. Other notable roles include Princess Sophie-Philippine in Marie Antoinette (2006). She also played the school matron in the film Wild Child (2008).
Television and Theatre Work
Shirley has appeared in many TV shows. She was Marie Melmotte in The Way We Live Now (2001). She also played Catherine of Braganza in Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003). In 2006, she appeared in the Doctor Who episode "Love & Monsters".
In 2016, she played Frances Drummond in the BBC drama Happy Valley. In 2018, she won an Olivier Award. This was for her role as Elizabeth in the musical Girl from the North Country.
More recently, in 2023, Shirley received a special award. BAFTA Scotland honored her for her great work in Scottish film and TV.
Selected Filmography
Shirley Henderson has acted in many films. Here are some of her notable roles:
- Rob Roy (1995) as Morag
- Trainspotting (1996) as Gail
- Topsy-Turvy (1999) as Leonora Braham
- Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) as Jude
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) as Moaning Myrtle
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) as Moaning Myrtle
- Marie Antoinette (2006) as Aunt Sophie
- Wild Child (2008) as Matron
- Anna Karenina (2012) as Opera housewife
- Filth (2013) as Bunty Blades
- Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) as Jude
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) as Gail
- Stan & Ollie (2018) as Lucille Hardy
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Babu Frik (voice)
- See How They Run (2022) as Agatha Christie
Selected Television Roles
Shirley has also appeared in many television series and movies:
- Shadow of the Stone (1987) as Elizabeth Findlay
- Casualty (1990) as Denise
- Hamish Macbeth (1995–97) as Isobel Sutherland
- The Way We Live Now (2001) as Marie Melmotte
- Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003) as Catherine of Braganza
- Dirty Filthy Love (2004) as Charlotte
- Doctor Who (2006) as Ursula Blake
- Death in Paradise (2011) as DS Angela Young
- Southcliffe (2013) as Claire Salter
- Happy Valley (2016) as Frances Drummond
- The ABC Murders (2018) as Rose Marbury
- The Mandalorian (2023) as Anzellan Crew (voice)
Awards and Recognition
Shirley Henderson has received many awards and nominations throughout her career:
- 2003: Won the Mademoiselle Ladubay Award for Short Film for The Girl in the Red Dress.
- 2003: Won the Golden Wave Award for Best Actress for Wilbur Wants to ....
- 2003: Won the Cherbourg-Octeville Festival of Irish & British Film for Best Actress for American Cousins.
- 2004: Won the Newport Beach Film Festival Jury Award for Best Actress in a Feature Film (Comedy) for American Cousins.
- 2004: Won the Bowmore Scottish Screen Award for Actress of the Year for American Cousins.
- 2005: Won the BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actress in a Scottish Film for Frozen.
- 2005: Won the Créteil International Women's Film Festival Special Mention for Acting for Frozen.
- 2005: Won the Marrakech International Film Festival Award for Best Actress for Frozen.
- 2005: Won the Angel Film Award for Best Ensemble Cast for American Cousins.
- 2006: Won the Cherbourg-Octeville Festival of Irish & British Film for Best Actress for Frozen.
- 2013: Won the SPIFF Award for Best Actress for Everyday.
- 2014: Won the BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actress – Television for Southcliffe.
- 2017: Won the VFCC Award for Best Actress in a Canadian Film for Never Steady, Never Still.
- 2018: Won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for The Girl from the North Country.
- 2023: Won the BAFTA Scotland Outstanding Contribution Award.
See also
In Spanish: Shirley Henderson para niños
