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Fiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw
68 years (Jul 10, 1958)
Cobh, County Cork, Ireland
46 Movies
25 TV Shows

Fiona Shaw

An Irish actress born in County Cork, Fiona Shaw is a distinguished stage and screen performer of formidable range. She played Harry's cruel Aunt Petunia in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' (2001) and its sequels, and appeared in 'Enola Holmes' (2020). A celebrated classical actress and Olivier Award winner, she reached new audiences with acclaimed television roles in 'Killing Eve' and 'Fleabag'. Fearlessly intelligent and versatile, she moves between theatre, film and prestige television, one of Ireland's most respected performers.
An Irish actress born in County Cork, Fiona Shaw is a distinguished stage and screen performer of formidable range. She played Harry's cruel Aunt Petunia in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' (2001) and its sequels, and appeared in 'Enola Holmes' (2020). A celebrated classical actress and Olivier Award winner, she reached new audiences with acclaimed television roles in 'Killing Eve' and 'Fleabag'. Fearlessly intelligent and versatile, she moves between theatre, film and prestige television, one of Ireland's most respected performers.
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Sense and Sensibility
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Pride and Prejudice
Lady Catherine de Bourg · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
The Education of Jane Cumming
Lady Cumming Gordon
2026
Film
Sense and Sensibility
Mrs. Jennings
★ 7.2
2026
Film
Ladies First
Felicity Chase
★ 5.9
2026
Film
Park Avenue
Kit
★ 8.5
2025
Film
Echo Valley
Leslie Oliver
★ 6.5
2025
Film
Hot Milk
Rose
★ 5.9
2025
Film
That Christmas
Ms. Trapper (voice)
★ 7.1
2024
Film
IF
Grandmother
★ 6.9
2024
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Fiona Shaw and where are they from?
Fiona Shaw is 68 years old, born on July 10, 1958 in Cobh, County Cork, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Fiona Shaw?
Fiona Shaw is best known for roles in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
How many movies has Fiona Shaw been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Fiona Shaw has appeared in 45 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Fiona Shaw's first movie?
The career of Fiona Shaw began with Fireworks for Elspeth (1983).
What is Fiona Shaw's most recent movie or series?
Fiona Shaw's most recent release is Sense and Sensibility, which premiered on September 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Fiona Shaw appeared in?
On television, Fiona Shaw has appeared in The Simpsons, True Detective, Andor, True Blood.
Does Fiona Shaw have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Fiona Shaw's upcoming work includes: The Education of Jane Cumming (2026).
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Fiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw
1958-07-10 · Cobh, County Cork, Ireland

Fiona Shaw (born Fiona Mary Wilson, 10 July 1958) is an Irish film and theatre actress. She did extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, as well as in film and television. In 2020, she was listed at No. 29 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. She was made an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2001.

She won both the 1990 and 1994 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for roles in the plays Electra, As You Like It, The Good Person of Szechwan (1990), and Machinal (1994) and received a further three Olivier Award nominations for her roles in Mephisto (1986), Hedda Gabler (1992), and Happy Days (2008). She made her Broadway debut playing the title role in Medea (2002), for which she earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She returned to Broadway in the Colm Tóibín play The Testament of Mary (2013).

In film, she played Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter film series (2001–2010). Other notable film roles include My Left Foot (1989), Persuasion (1995), Jane Eyre (1996), The Tree of Life (2011), Colette (2018), Ammonite (2020), and Enola Holmes (2020).

Her television roles include Hedda Hopper in the HBO film RKO 281 (1999) and Marnie Stonebrook in the HBO series True Blood (2011). She played Carolyn Martens in the BBC series Killing Eve (2018–22), for which she received the 2019 BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. For her role as a counsellor in Fleabag (2019), she received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series nomination. She starred in the BBC One series Baptiste (2021) and the Disney+ series Andor (2022).Manny Jacinto, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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