The Irish actress and theater director Fiona Shaw was glorified not only by her roles in performances, but also by her work in the cinema. In the popular Harry Potter saga, the celebrity played Petunia Dursley, the aunt of a young wizard. The celebrity was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
The real name of the star is Fiona Marie Wilson. She was born in a family far from the world of art of an ophthalmologist and chemistry teacher.
The beginning of the path to glory
The biography of the future celebrity began in 1958. The girl was born in the city of Farrancy on July 10. A child was distinguished by a difficult character from childhood. A bold and strong-willed baby preferred a society of boys, rather than quiet friends. At the same time, Fiona also demonstrated her ability to stage work.
The schoolgirl beautifully recited poems, 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 preferred to improve at the London Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
The actress's theatrical debut in 1984. Did not go unnoticed. She played the Young Woman in the play "The Mechanism", was Electra in the same production. The work was awarded the Laurence Olivier Prize as the best actress.
In the theater, Fiona reincarnated as Katarina from The Taming of the Shrew, Celia in How You Like It, Madame de Volanges from Dangerous Liaisons, Winnie in Happy Days, played Gedda Gubler, Medea and Good man from Sichuan. " The show not only deserved recognition for its talent, but also received critical acclaim as a comedian.
Success on stage
In 1996, critics and spectators were praised for her performance of Thomas Eliot "The Wasteland." The production was 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. The production of Fiona reincarnated in Julia. In the story, one of the main characters, Lydia, is in love with Captain Jack Absolute.
Her charming cousin Julia wants her husband to be her boyfriend Fockland. Both girls reciprocate fans. Everything is very clear, but only men managed to confuse the situation incredibly. This has led to many amusing clashes and absurd accusations. But in the end it becomes clear what a person needs for happiness.
With no less brilliance, Fiona also performed dramatic roles.
In the movie, the celebrity first appeared at the same time as theatrical premieres. She made her debut in the famous series "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." Her character was Miss Morrison in one of the series. Although the heroine was episodic, the actress’s game was noticed.
Film career
In 1989, the show was offered to star in the film "My Left Leg" in one of the leading roles, Dr. Eileen Cole. The drama film shows the story of the Irishman Christy Brown. With the help of loved ones and his perseverance, he managed to prove that even with disabilities, you can realize your dream. Christie learned to write and draw with the fingers of his left foot. He gained true recognition by becoming a full-fledged artist who defended his right to happiness.
In "Moonlit Mountains, " a film version of Harrison's Burton and Speak, Fiona was played by Isabelle Arundell-Burton. Events in the film unfold during the journey of the main characters in Africa. They manage to find the source of the longest river in the world, the Nile, to solve the question that 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 Olyphant turned out to be a real villain.
In the continuation of the famous comedy "Three Men and a Baby in a Cradle" called "Three Men and a Little Lady", Miss Lomax was the heroine of the Show.
In the film based on the computer games "Super Mario Bros." she played Lena. And in Undercover Blues Family, she turned into the main negative heroine Paulina Novachek, a criminal who arrived to abduct the latest secret weapons. She will have to neutralize a couple of superagents that are on vacation with her daughter.
In the adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s novel “Jane Eyre” by director Franco Zeffirelli in 1996, Fiona played the role of Mrs. Reed.
In the English-American version of "Anna Karenina, " Countess Lidia Ivanovna became the heroine of a celebrity.
In October 2000, the shooting of the first series of Harry Potter adventures began. In the film about the young wizard, Fiona played the role of his own aunt Petunia. In this image, she appeared in other films about him.
