Shirley Henderson – Biography, Age, Net Worth, Height, Husband

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If you are an avid lover of English films, you must have come across the gorgeous Shirley Henderson whose youthful appearance contrasts her actual age. Aside from looking very young, Shirley is also talented at what she does. Her expertise can be seen in numerous film productions since she launched her career in 1987 and the likes of Frozen, Bridget Jones Diary, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire cannot be left out.

Aside from her thriving film career, fans are also eager to know the love life of Shirley which has not been a smooth ride for the actress. Find out about that fact and details about her bio in this piece.

Shirley Henderson’s Bio (Age)

Born on 24th November 1965, the Scottish actress Shirley Henderson is the first of 3 daughters in her family. Her parents were of the middle class and she was raised alongside her siblings in Kincardine, Fife. She picked interest in performing arts from a very young age and this made her join a club which she attended after normal school hours. In the coming years, Shirley took to the streets where she performed at various events and local pubs

Upon gaining admission into Fife College, the determined lady took a short art course that lasted for only a year after which she was issued with a National Certificate in Theatre Arts. Shirley then relocated to London and enrolled into Guildhall School of Music and Drama where she successfully completed her studies in 1986. Her years of studies and hard work finally paid off when she landed the lead role in the 1987 film Shadow of the Sone.

A few years later Shirley Henderson was seen in Wish Me Luck, Salt on Our Skin and Rob Roy. The actress is also notable for playing Gail in the 1996 film, Trainspotting as well as making appearances in Topsy Turvy in 1999 which got her a nomination from London Film Critic Circle Award. The actress then kicked off the early 2000s with films like; The Claim, Close Your Eyes, The Girl in the Red Dress, and the popular drama, Bridget Jones Diary where she played Jude.

More film offers rolled in as the years passed by and the Scottish actress graced our screen portraying various characters. Shirley finally landed two awards for Best Actress in the 2005 British film Frozen. That same year, the actress was seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire where she portrayed the character of Moaning Myrtle. She was also among the cast of Life During War Time in 2009 which was nominated for a Gotham Independent Film Award.

Shirley Henderson reprised her role as Gail in T2 Trainspotting sometime in 2017. She then played Judy in Never Steady, Never Still that same year and the film earned her a nomination from the Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress. Moreso sources have it that the actress is currently on set for a film titled Greed which should be out soon.

What is Her Net Worth?

The popular Scottish actress is notable for her appearances in numerous films as well as theatre productions over her extensive acting career. It is known that she has been part of high grossing films like Bridget Jones’s Diary as well as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. However, Shirley Henderson has kept her earnings under wraps although some sources have gone ahead to estimate that her net worth should be about $1.4 million as of 2019.

Who is Shirley Henderson’s Husband?

In the relationship front, Shirley has not been very successful when it comes to men. She has been in a couple of failed relationships in the past which include her dalliance with John Simm. The pair were also co-stars in the film Everyday where Shirley acted as John’s wife and mother to their 4 kids in the movie. They really showed very strong chemistry on screen which got a lot of people talking about their real-life relationship.

Sadly, the lovebirds have parted ways and they revealed that the relationship was not working out. They were always breaking up and reconciling over a lot of issues and it was definitely not going to get any better. Shirley has not been seen with any new beau since then or perhaps she might be in a relationship and has decided to keep it private for now.

Shirley Henderson’s Height

Speaking of her physique, Shirley Henderson is notable for her young appearance in both face and stature. One can hardly believe she has long crossed 40 years as the 5 feet 1-inch tall lady still appears to be youthful.