Fiona Shaw

Fiona Mary Shaw. Born the 10th July 1958 in County Cort, Ireland.

Appeared in over 40 productions in her career, and portrays Aunt Petunia in the Harry Potters films.

Achievements
She was awarded an honorary C.B.E. (Commander of the order of the British Empire) in 2001.

At the Evening Standard Theatre Awards she was named Best Actress for 'Medea' performed at the Queeen's Theater in London. (2002)

She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1990 (1989 season) for Best Actress in a New Play for Electra, As You LIke It and The Person of Sichaun.

She was awarded the 1991 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama Theatre Award) for Best Actress for her performance in Hedda Gabler.

She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1994 (1993 season) for Best Actress in her performance for Machinal at the Royal National Theatre.

She was awarded the 1989 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama Theatre Award) for Best Actress for her performances in Electra and The Good Person of Sichuan.

She was awarded the 2001 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance in Medea at the Queen's Theatre in London, England.

Was nominated for Broadway's 2003 Tony Award as Best Actress (Play) for playing the title character in "Medea."

Became an Associate Member of RADA.

Graduated from RADA.