Shirley Henderson
Biography
Shirley Henderson is a Scottish actress born on November 24, 1965, in Forres, Morayshire, Scotland. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with 96 known credits. Henderson's notable film roles include Gail in Trainspotting and its sequel, Jude in the Bridget Jones films, and Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter series. Her other notable credits include Rob Roy, Wonderland, Topsy-Turvy, 24 Hour Party People, and Frozen. Henderson has received several award nominations, including BAFTA, BIFA, and London Critics' Circle nominations.
Career overview
Shirley Henderson is a Scottish actress born on November 24, 1965, in Forres, Morayshire, Scotland. Her acting career spans multiple film roles, showcasing her versatility as a performer. Henderson's film credits include appearances in notable films such as Rob Roy, Trainspotting, and its 2017 sequel. She has also played roles in the Bridget Jones films, Harry Potter series, and other notable credits like Wonderland, Topsy-Turvy, and Frozen.
Henderson's filmography demonstrates her ability to adapt to various characters and genres. Her performances in films like 24 Hour Party People, Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself, Intermission, and American Cousins further highlight her range as an actress. Her involvement in the Harry Potter series, specifically in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, showcases her ability to play memorable characters in a beloved franchise.
Throughout her career, Henderson has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 96 known credits listed. Her work has been recognized in her native Scotland, earning her two Scottish BAFTAs. Henderson's dedication to her craft and her ability to take on diverse roles have solidified her position as a respected actress in the film industry.
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- The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) as The Anzellans (voice)
- Glenrothan (2026) as Jess
- Elio (2025) as Ooooo (voice)
- I Swear (2025) as Heather
- Dept. Q (2025) as Claire Marsh
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) as Jude
- Summerwater (2025) as Annie
- The Trouble with Jessica (2024) as Sarah
- Blue (2024) as Performer of the songs
- Kiff (2023) as Roo (voice)
- Tom Jones (2023) as Aunt Western
- See How They Run (2022) as Agatha Christie
- The House Across the Street (2022) as Claudia
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (2021) as Self
- The Nest (2020) as Siobhan
- The Skywalker Legacy (2020) as Self
- The Mandalorian (2019) as Anzellan Crew (voice)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Babu Frik (voice)
- Greed (2019) as Margaret
- How The Earth Must See Itself (2019) as Narrator
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Mum (voice)
- The ABC Murders (2018) as Rose Marbury
- Stan & Ollie (2018) as Lucille Hardy
- Snatches: Moments from Women's Lives (2018) as Ivy
- Okja (2017) as Jennifer
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) as Gail
- Never Steady, Never Still (2017) as Judy
- Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) as Jude
- On the Road (2016) as Joe's Mum
- Tale of Tales (2015) as Imma
- Urban Hymn (2015) as Kate Linton
- Happy Valley (2014) as Frances Drummond
- In Secret (2014) as Suzanne
- Jamaica Inn (2014) as Hannah Davey
- Set Fire to the Stars (2014) as Shirley
- Filth (2013) as Bunty
- Southcliffe (2013) as Claire Salter
- The Look of Love (2013) as Rusty Humphries
- The Selkie's Lover (2013) as The Raconteur (voice)
- Anna Karenina (2012) as Opera House Wife
- Treasure Island (2012) as Meg Hawkins
- Everyday (2012) as Karen
- Death in Paradise (2011) as DS Angela Young
- Meek's Cutoff (2011) as Glory White
- The Gruffalo's Child (2011) as The Gruffalo's Child (voice)
- The Crimson Petal and the White (2011) as Mrs Emmeline Fox
- The Nutcracker (2010) as The Nutcracker (voice)
- Life During Wartime (2010) as Joy Jordan
- May Contain: Nuts (2009) as Alice
- May Contain Nuts (2009)
- Wild Child (2008) as Matron
- Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) as Edythe Dubarry
- I Really Hate My Job (2007) as Alice
- Wedding Belles (2007) as Kelly
- Marie Antoinette (2006) as Aunt Sophie
- Ma Boy (2006)
- Doctor Who (2005) as Ursula Blake
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) as Moaning Myrtle
- ShakespeaRe-Told (2005)
- A Cock and Bull Story (2005) as Susannah / Shirley Henderson
- Dirty Filthy Love (2005) as Charlotte
- Einstein's Big Idea (2005) as Mileva Maric
- Yes (2005) as Cleaner
- Frozen (2005) as Kath
- The Taming of the Shrew (2005) as Kate Minola
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Honoria Waynflete
- Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) as Jude
- Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003) as Catharine of Braganza
- AfterLife (2003)
- Fishy (2003) as Glenda Sands
- Intermission (2003) as Sally
- American Cousins (2003) as Alice
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) as Moaning Myrtle
- 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Lindsay
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (2002) as Alice
- Doctor Sleep (2002) as Janet Losey
- Villa Des Roses (2002) as Ella
- Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) as Shirley
- Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) as Jude
- In a Land of Plenty (2001)
- The Way We Live Now (2001) as Marie Melmotte
- The Claim (2000) as Annie
- Wonderland (1999) as Debbie
- Topsy-Turvy (1999) as Leonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
- Speak Like a Child (1998) as Woman in Dream (uncredited)
- Bumping the Odds (1997)
- Trainspotting (1996) as Gail
- Hamish Macbeth (1995) as Isobel Sutherland
- Rob Roy (1995) as Morag
- Salt on Our Skin (1992) as Mary
- The Advocates (1991)
- Dreaming (1991) as Pauline McPherson
- Wish Me Luck (1988) as Sylvie Schneider
- Casualty (1986) as Denise
- NOVA (1974) as Mileva Maric
- Love Is Not the Answer