Actress Tilda Swinton, an Oscar winner known for her extensive career, has stated that she considers herself a dancer rather than an actor. The 65-year-old shared this viewpoint in a recent interview with Vogue Japan.
"I think I am closer to the dancer's realm than to an actor's," Swinton said. "Dancers rely on their bodies, and everything lands in and emanates from their bodies. There is a level of authorship that I relate to and have always felt."
The interview, conducted at Swinton's home in Scotland, was briefly interrupted when a dog jumped on a table and knocked over a laptop. Swinton, who grew up at the family's ancestral home, Kimmerghame House, now resides in Nairn with her artist partner, Sandro Kopp.
Swinton, one of four children and known for her androgynous style, reflected on her upbringing. She noted that she was often dressed in hand-me-down boys' clothing and felt uncomfortable in dresses, describing it as feeling "like I was in drag." She added, "The whole idea of fluidity with dress has always been there for me. The way I look, I was never that girly girl who needed to be dressed up in chintz."
Beyond her acting roles, Swinton has been involved in performance art. Earlier this year, she presented "House of Gestures," a piece where she dressed in various outfits and responded physically to each. Her connection to dance was also visible in the 2002 film "Teknolust," where she played four characters, including a scientist and her robotic clones who engage in a techno-dance scene.
Swinton's acting achievements include an Oscar and a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress in 2008 for her role in "Michael Clayton."
