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Fiona Shaw Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

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Fiona Shaw Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Fiona Shaw Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

    Fiona Shaw Quick InfoHeight 5 ft 8 in Weight 58 kg Date of Birth July 10, 1958 Zodiac Sign Cancer Eye Color Green

    Fiona Shaw is an Irish actress known for appearing in popular TV shows and films like The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesTrue Blood, and Private View (Inside No. 9). She portrayed the role of Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter film series. Fiona has won various awards for her superior acting skills like the Evening Standard Award, Drama Desk Award, and Olivier Award. She is also a theatre actress and has appeared in the theatre productions of popular plays like The Testament of Mary and Scenes from an Execution.

    Born Name

    Fiona Mary Wilson

    Nick Name

    Fiona Shaw, Fi Fi, Fif

    Fiona Shaw posing after a performance of Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman in January 2011Fiona Shaw posing after a performance of Ibsen’s John Gabriel Borkman in January 2011 (Marie-Lan Nguyen / / CC BY-3.0)

    Sun Sign

    Cancer

    Born Place

    County Cork, Munster, Ireland

    Residence

    Primrose Hil, North London, United Kingdom

    Nationality

    Irish

    Education

    Fiona completed her schooling from Scoil Mhuire in Cork City and obtained her college degree from University College Cork. She went on to pursue her passion for drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.

    Occupation

    Actress, Director

    Family

    • Father – Denis Wilson (Ophthalmic Surgeon)
    • Mother – Mary (Physicist)
    • Siblings – John (Brother) (Double Bassist), Peter (Brother) (Died at the age of 18 in a car crash)

    Manager

    The following agencies represent Fiona –

    • Berwick & Kovacik
    • Independent Talent Group Ltd.

    Build

    Slim

    Height

    5 ft 8 in or 173 cm

    Weight

    58 kg or 128 lbs

    Fiona Shaw (Left) as seen in December 2015Fiona Shaw (Left) as seen in December 2015 (Fiona Shaw / Instagram)

    Girlfriend / Spouse

    Fiona Shaw has dated –

    1. (2002-2005) – Actress Saffron Burrows who came out as pansexual, first struck a connection with Fiona while filming Powerbook in 2002. The two became an official couple and continued to date till 2005.

    Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Hair Color

    Light Brown

    Eye Color

    Green

    Sexual Orientation

    Lesbian

    Distinctive Features

    • Her smile
    • Green eyes

    Religion

    Roman Catholicism

    Fiona Shaw as seen in December 2016Fiona Shaw as seen in December 2016 (Fiona Shaw / Instagram)

    Best Known For

    Her portrayal of the negative character, Petunia Dursley in the fantasy blockbuster Harry Potter film series.

    First Film

    Fiona made her theatrical film debut in the comedy-drama Sacred Hearts as Sister Felicity in 1985.

    First TV Show

    Fiona made her television show debut on the romantic television series All for Love as Elspeth in 1983.

    Fiona Shaw Favorite Things

    • Animal – Vulture
    Source

    Fiona Shaw in an Instagram post as seen in November 2016Fiona Shaw in an Instagram post as seen in November 2016 (Fiona Shaw / Instagram)

    Fiona Shaw Facts

    1. She revealed that she always wanted to play the character of Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series and not Petunia Dursley.
    2. When Fiona was in school, her teachers complained that she spoke too much.
    3. She was brought up by nuns till she was 9 years old.
    4. She is fond of poetry.
    5. In 2013, Fiona was awarded the United Solo Special Award for her performance in the play, The Testament of Mary.
    6. Fiona is not on any social media platform.

    Featured Image by Marie-Lan Nguyen / / CC BY-3.0

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