Irish actress and theater director Fiona Shaw was famous not only for her roles in performances, but also for her work in films. In the popular Harry Potter saga, the celebrity played Petunia Dursley, the young wizard's aunt. Celebrity awarded the Order of the British Empire.
The real name of the star is Fiona Marie Wilson. She was born in a family of an ophthalmologist and a chemistry teacher, far from the art world.
The beginning of the path to glory
The biography of the future celebrity began in 1958. The girl was born in the city of Farransey on July 10. From childhood, the child was distinguished by a difficult character. The brave and strong-willed baby preferred the company of boys, rather than quiet friends. At the same time, Fiona also demonstrated the ability to stage creativity.
The schoolgirl perfectly recited poetry, loved to sing and play the piano. She took part in all amateur productions. After graduation, the graduate decided to continue her education at the National University of Ireland. After him, the student chose to improve at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.
The theatrical debut of the actress in 1984 did not go unnoticed. She played the Young Woman in the play "Mechanism", was Electra in the production of the same name. The work was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress.
At the theater, Fiona played Catarina from The Taming of the Shrew, Celia in As You Like It, Madame de Volanges from Dangerous Liaisons, Winnie in Happy Days, played in Gedda Gubler, Medea and Good a man from Sichuan. Shows have earned not only recognition for their talent, but also received high praise from critics as a comedic actress.
Success on stage
In 1996, critics and audiences received praise for her performance of Thomas Eliot's "Wasteland". The production took place at the Freedom Theater. Recognition brought the Drama Desk award.
In all its brilliance, comedic talent manifested itself in the play "Rivals" based on the work of Richard Sheridan. In the production, Fiona reincarnated as Julia. According to the plot, Captain Jack Absolute is in love with one of the main characters, Lydia.
The husband of her charming cousin Julia dreams of becoming his friend Fockland. Both girls love their fans. Everything is extremely clear, but only men managed to incredibly confuse the situation. This led to many amusing confrontations and absurd accusations. And in the end it becomes clear what a person needs for happiness.
Fiona played dramatic roles with no less brilliance.
In the movie, a celebrity first starred at the same time as theatrical premieres. She made her debut in the acclaimed TV series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Miss Morrison became her character in one of the episodes. Although the heroine was episodic, the actress's play was noticed.
Film career
In 1989, Shaw was invited to star in the film "My Left Foot" in one of the leading roles, Dr. Eileen Cole. The dramatic film depicts the story of the Irishman Christy Brown. With the help of loved ones and his perseverance, he was able to prove that even with disabilities, you can realize your dream. Christie learned to write and draw with his left toes. He gained real recognition, becoming a full-fledged artist who defended his right to happiness.
In Mountains of the Moon, the film version of Harrison's Burton and Speke, Fiona played Isabelle Arundell-Burton. The events in the film unfold during the journey of the protagonists across Africa. They manage to find the source of the longest river in the world, the Nile, to solve the problem that has occupied all scientists. After a triumphant return to civilization, former allies turn into enemies. However, neither Speke nor Burton lost their nobility, and the journalist Oliphant turned out to be the real villain.
In the sequel to the famous comedy Three Men and a Baby in a Cradle, entitled Three Men and a Little Lady, Shaw's heroine was Miss Lomax.
In the film based on the computer games "Super Mario Bros" she played Lena. And in "The Undercover Blues Family" she reincarnated as the main negative character Paulina Nowacek, a criminal who came to steal the latest secret weapon. She is to be neutralized by a couple of super agents who are on vacation with her daughter.
In the 1996 film adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Fiona played the role of Mrs. Reed.
In the Anglo-American version of Anna Karenina, Countess Lidia Ivanovna became the heroine of the celebrity.
In October 2000, filming began on the first episode of Harry Potter's adventures. In the film about a young wizard, Fiona played the role of his own aunt Petunia. In this image, she appeared in other films about him.
New plans
At the beginning of autumn 2008, the telenovela "True Blood" was released. In the fantasy series, Shaw got a minor character, Marnie Stonebrook.
In the American fantasy project based on Oscar Wilde's "Dorian Gray", the actress got the role of Agatha. The main character of the film, Dorian Gray, for fear of losing his visual appeal, agrees to a deal. He gives his soul to his portrait, which will grow old in his place. Gray turns into a cruel egoist, confident in his impunity.
In the TV series Channel Zero, released in 2016, Fiona played the main character. Marla Painter, mother of Mike and Eddie.
In an interview, the actress confidently stated that she could call herself a happy person who is not going to get married. At the same time, she does not hide her orientation, having an interest in representatives of her gender. At the same time, the star does not want to betray his preferences to wide publicity.
The show has no plans to end his theater and film career. For her work in the telenovela Killing Eve, aired in 2018, the actress was honored as Best Supporting Actress. Carolyn Martens became her heroine.
