Shirley Henderson

Biography: Shirley Henderson was born in Scotland on 24th December 1965. The eldest of three sisters, Shirley showed an early interest and talent for acting, appearing in many local plays.

She also proved herself as a singer, her distinct voice setting her apart from the masses. She performed in many local music clubs and even appeared on talent programme Opportunity Knocks to demonstate her vocal ability.

After graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Shirley did a lot of theatre work with a number of companies.

She is probably best know for her appearances in international films such as Trainspotting, Bridget Jones' Diary and Harry Potter.

Shirley Henderson's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average career score: 64
Highest Metascore:
Metascore: 85
Lowest Metascore:
Metascore: 18
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Negative: 1 out of 16
16 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
Metascore: 63
Anna Karenina
Nov 16, 2012 Mme Kartasov / Opera House Wife 6.4
Metascore: 85
Meek's Cutoff
Apr 8, 2011 Glory White 6.1
Metascore: 18
The Nutcracker
Nov 24, 2010 The Nutcracker 4.3
Metascore: 69
Life During Wartime
Jul 23, 2010 Joy 5.7
Metascore: 63
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
Mar 7, 2008 Edythe DuBarry 7.4
Metascore: 65
Marie Antoinette
Oct 20, 2006 Aunt Sophie 5.4
Metascore: 80
Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story
Jan 27, 2006 Susannah 6.1
Metascore: 55
Yes
Jun 24, 2005 Cleaner 7.6
Metascore: 45
Close Your Eyes
Apr 23, 2004 Janet Losey 8.0
Metascore: 69
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself
Mar 12, 2004 Alice 8.1
Metascore: 56
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Aug 29, 2003 Shirley 7.0
Metascore: 85
24 Hour Party People
Aug 9, 2002 Lindsay 7.5
Metascore: 66
Bridget Jones's Diary
Apr 13, 2001 Jude 7.9
Metascore: 62
The Claim
Dec 29, 2000 Annie 8.6
Metascore: 71
Wonderland
Jul 28, 2000 Debbie 9.0
Metascore: 83
Trainspotting
Jul 19, 1996 Gail 8.7