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Shirley Henderson

Bio: 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

Born: Wed, Nov 24 1965

Birthplace: Forres, Morayshire, Scotland

Shirley Henderson is 59 years old

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Poster of Elio

Shirley Henderson was 59 in Elio as 'Ooooo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 2025

Poster of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Shirley Henderson was 59 in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy as 'Jude'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 2025

Poster of The Trouble with Jessica

The Trouble with Jessica

Shirley Henderson was 58 in The Trouble with Jessica as 'Sarah'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2024

Poster of Blue

Shirley Henderson was 58 in Blue as 'Performer of the songs'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 2024

Poster of See How They Run

See How They Run

Shirley Henderson was 56 in See How They Run as 'Agatha Christie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2022

Poster of The Skywalker Legacy

The Skywalker Legacy

Shirley Henderson was 54 in The Skywalker Legacy as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 2020

Poster of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Shirley Henderson was 54 in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as 'Babu Frik (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 2019

Poster of Greed

Shirley Henderson was 53 in Greed as 'Margaret'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2019

Poster of How The Earth Must See Itself

How The Earth Must See Itself

Shirley Henderson was 53 in How The Earth Must See Itself as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2019

Poster of Stan & Ollie

Shirley Henderson was 53 in Stan & Ollie as 'Lucille Hardy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 2018

Poster of Never Steady, Never Still

Never Steady, Never Still

Shirley Henderson was 51 in Never Steady, Never Still as 'Judy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2017

Poster of Okja

Shirley Henderson was 51 in Okja as 'Jennifer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 2017

Poster of T2 Trainspotting

T2 Trainspotting

Shirley Henderson was 51 in T2 Trainspotting as 'Gail'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 2017

Poster of On the Road

Shirley Henderson was 50 in On the Road as 'Joe's Mum'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 2016

Poster of Bridget Jones's Baby

Bridget Jones's Baby

Shirley Henderson was 50 in Bridget Jones's Baby as 'Jude'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 2016

Poster of Urban Hymn

Shirley Henderson was 49 in Urban Hymn as 'Kate Linton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2015

Poster of Tale of Tales

Shirley Henderson was 49 in Tale of Tales as 'Imma'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 14 2015

Poster of Set Fire to the Stars

Set Fire to the Stars

Shirley Henderson was 48 in Set Fire to the Stars as 'Shirley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2014

Poster of Filth

Shirley Henderson was 47 in Filth as 'Bunty'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 23 2013

Poster of In Secret

Shirley Henderson was 47 in In Secret as 'Suzanne'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 2013

Poster of The Selkie's Lover

The Selkie's Lover

Shirley Henderson was 47 in The Selkie's Lover as 'The Raconteur (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 2013

Poster of The Look of Love

The Look of Love

Shirley Henderson was 47 in The Look of Love as 'Rusty Humphries'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2013

Poster of Everyday

Shirley Henderson was 46 in Everyday as 'Karen'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 2012

Poster of Anna Karenina

Shirley Henderson was 46 in Anna Karenina as 'Opera House Wife'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 2012

Poster of The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child

Shirley Henderson was 46 in The Gruffalo's Child as 'The Gruffalo's Child (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011

Poster of Meek's Cutoff

Shirley Henderson was 45 in Meek's Cutoff as 'Glory White'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2011

Poster of The Nutcracker

Shirley Henderson was 45 in The Nutcracker as 'The Nutcracker (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2010

Poster of Life During Wartime

Life During Wartime

Shirley Henderson was 44 in Life During Wartime as 'Joy Jordan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 2010

Poster of May Contain: Nuts

May Contain: Nuts

Shirley Henderson was 43 in May Contain: Nuts as 'Alice'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 2009

Poster of Wild Child

Shirley Henderson was 42 in Wild Child as 'Matron'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 2008

Poster of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Shirley Henderson was 42 in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day as 'Edythe Dubarry'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 2008

Poster of I Really Hate My Job

I Really Hate My Job

Shirley Henderson was 41 in I Really Hate My Job as 'Alice'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2007

Poster of Wedding Belles

Shirley Henderson was 41 in Wedding Belles as 'Kelly'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 29 2007

Poster of Ma Boy

Shirley Henderson was 40 in Ma Boy

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2006

Poster of Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

Shirley Henderson was 40 in Marie Antoinette as 'Aunt Sophie'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 24 2006

Poster of The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew

Shirley Henderson was 39 in The Taming of the Shrew as 'Kate Minola'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 2005

Poster of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Shirley Henderson was 39 in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as 'Moaning Myrtle'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 2005

Poster of Einstein's Big Idea

Einstein's Big Idea

Shirley Henderson was 39 in Einstein's Big Idea as 'Mileva Maric'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 2005

Poster of Yes

Shirley Henderson was 39 in Yes as 'Cleaner'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2005

Poster of A Cock and Bull Story

A Cock and Bull Story

Shirley Henderson was 39 in A Cock and Bull Story as 'Susannah / Shirley Henderson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 2005

Poster of Dirty Filthy Love

Dirty Filthy Love

Shirley Henderson was 39 in Dirty Filthy Love as 'Charlotte'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 24 2005

Poster of Frozen

Shirley Henderson was 39 in Frozen as 'Kath'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 2005

Poster of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Shirley Henderson was 38 in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason as 'Jude'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 2004

Poster of American Cousins

American Cousins

Shirley Henderson was 38 in American Cousins as 'Alice'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 2003

Poster of Intermission

Shirley Henderson was 37 in Intermission as 'Sally'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 2003

Poster of AfterLife

Shirley Henderson was 37 in AfterLife

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 2003

Poster of Fishy

Shirley Henderson was 37 in Fishy as 'Glenda Sands'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 2003

Poster of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Shirley Henderson was 36 in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as 'Moaning Myrtle'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 2002

Poster of Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

Shirley Henderson was 36 in Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself as 'Alice'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2002

Poster of Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Shirley Henderson was 36 in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands as 'Shirley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2002

Poster of Villa Des Roses

Villa Des Roses

Shirley Henderson was 36 in Villa Des Roses as 'Ella'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 2002

Poster of 24 Hour Party People

24 Hour Party People

Shirley Henderson was 36 in 24 Hour Party People as 'Lindsay Wilson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 2002

Poster of Doctor Sleep

Shirley Henderson was 36 in Doctor Sleep as 'Janet Losey'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2002

Poster of Bridget Jones's Diary

Bridget Jones's Diary

Shirley Henderson was 35 in Bridget Jones's Diary as 'Jude'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2001

Poster of The Claim

Shirley Henderson was 35 in The Claim as 'Annie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 2000

Poster of Topsy-Turvy

Shirley Henderson was 34 in Topsy-Turvy as 'Leonora Braham (Yum-Yum)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1999

Poster of Wonderland

Shirley Henderson was 33 in Wonderland as 'Debbie'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1999

Poster of Speak Like a Child

Speak Like a Child

Shirley Henderson was 32 in Speak Like a Child as 'Woman in Dream (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1998

Poster of Bumping the Odds

Bumping the Odds

Shirley Henderson was 32 in Bumping the Odds

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1997

Poster of Trainspotting

Shirley Henderson was 30 in Trainspotting as 'Gail'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1996

Poster of Rob Roy

Shirley Henderson was 29 in Rob Roy as 'Morag'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1995

Poster of Salt on Our Skin

Salt on Our Skin

Shirley Henderson was 26 in Salt on Our Skin as 'Mary'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1992

Poster of Dreaming

Shirley Henderson was 25 in Dreaming as 'Pauline McPherson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 24 1991

Poster of Michael Caton-Jones: This Broxburn Boy's Life

Michael Caton-Jones: This Broxburn Boy's Life

Shirley Henderson will be 59+ in Michael Caton-Jones: This Broxburn Boy's Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Poster of I Swear

Shirley Henderson will be 59+ in I Swear

Movie Released: Unreleased

Poster of Glenrothan

Shirley Henderson will be 59+ in Glenrothan

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dept. Q

Shirley Henderson was 59+ in Dept. Q as 'Claire Marsh'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 29 2025

Poster of Tom Jones

Shirley Henderson was 57+ in Tom Jones as 'Aunt Western'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2023

Poster of Kiff

Shirley Henderson was 57+ in Kiff as 'Roo (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 10 2023

Poster of The House Across the Street

The House Across the Street

Shirley Henderson was 56+ in The House Across the Street as 'Claudia'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2022

Poster of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses

Shirley Henderson was 56+ in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 2021

Poster of The Nest

Shirley Henderson was 54+ in The Nest as 'Siobhan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 22 2020

Poster of The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian

Shirley Henderson was 53+ in The Mandalorian as 'Anzellan Crew (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 2019

Poster of The ABC Murders

The ABC Murders

Shirley Henderson was 53+ in The ABC Murders as 'Rose Marbury'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 26 2018

Poster of Summer Camp Island

Summer Camp Island

Shirley Henderson was 52+ in Summer Camp Island as 'Additional Voices (voice), Mum (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2018

Poster of Snatches: Moments from Women's Lives

Snatches: Moments from Women's Lives

Shirley Henderson was 52+ in Snatches: Moments from Women's Lives as 'Ivy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2018

Poster of Happy Valley

Shirley Henderson was 48+ in Happy Valley as 'Frances Drummond'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 29 2014

Poster of Jamaica Inn

Shirley Henderson was 48+ in Jamaica Inn as 'Hannah Davey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 21 2014

Poster of Southcliffe

Shirley Henderson was 47+ in Southcliffe as 'Claire Salter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 04 2013

Poster of Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Shirley Henderson was 46+ in Treasure Island as 'Meg Hawkins'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 2012

Poster of Death in Paradise

Death in Paradise

Shirley Henderson was 45+ in Death in Paradise as 'DS Angela Young'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2011

Poster of The Crimson Petal and the White

The Crimson Petal and the White

Shirley Henderson was 45+ in The Crimson Petal and the White as 'Mrs Emmeline Fox'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 06 2011

Poster of May Contain Nuts

May Contain Nuts

Shirley Henderson was 43+ in May Contain Nuts

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 11 2009

Poster of ShakespeaRe-Told

ShakespeaRe-Told

Shirley Henderson was 39+ in ShakespeaRe-Told

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2005

Poster of Doctor Who

Shirley Henderson was 39+ in Doctor Who as 'Ursula Blake'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005

Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple

Agatha Christie's Marple

Shirley Henderson was 39+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Honoria Waynflete'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004

Poster of Charles II: The Power and The Passion

Charles II: The Power and The Passion

Shirley Henderson was 37+ in Charles II: The Power and The Passion as ', Catharine of Braganza'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 2003

Poster of The Way We Live Now

The Way We Live Now

Shirley Henderson was 35+ in The Way We Live Now as 'Marie Melmotte'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 2001

Poster of In a Land of Plenty

In a Land of Plenty

Shirley Henderson was 35+ in In a Land of Plenty

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2001

Poster of Hamish Macbeth

Shirley Henderson was 29+ in Hamish Macbeth as 'Isobel Sutherland'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995

Poster of The Advocates

Shirley Henderson was 25+ in The Advocates

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1991

Poster of Wish Me Luck

Shirley Henderson was 22+ in Wish Me Luck

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 17 1988

Poster of Casualty

Shirley Henderson was 20+ in Casualty as 'Denise'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986

Poster of NOVA

Shirley Henderson was 8+ in NOVA as 'Mileva Maric'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974

Poster of Summerwater

Shirley Henderson will be 59+ in Summerwater as 'Annie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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