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Shirley Henderson

Shirley Henderson

Shirley Henderson (born 24 November 1965) is a Scottish actress. Her accolades include two Scottish BAFTAs, a VFCC Award and an Olivier Award, and BAFTA, BIFA, London Critics' Circle, Chlotrudis, Gotham, and Canadian Screen Award nominations.

Henderson's film roles include Gail in Trainspotting (1996) and its 2017 sequel, Jude in the Bridget Jones films (2001–2025), and Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fir

Born

Nov 24, 1965

Forres, Morayshire, Scotland

Known For

Acting

Movies

70 acting

0 crew

Popularity

2.0

Known For

The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu
2026 • as The Anzellans (voice)
★ 7.5
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005 • as Moaning Myrtle
★ 7.8
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
★ 7.7
I Swear
I Swear
2025 • as Heather
★ 8.3
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019 • as Babu Frik (voice)
★ 6.2
Elio
Elio
2025 • as Ooooo (voice)
★ 6.9
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
1996 • as Gail
★ 8.0
Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget Jones's Diary
2001 • as Jude
★ 6.7
Wild Child
Wild Child
2008 • as Matron
★ 6.7
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
2006 • as Aunt Sophie
★ 6.7
In Secret
In Secret
2014 • as Suzanne
★ 6.1
See How They Run
See How They Run
2022 • as Agatha Christie
★ 6.3
T2 Trainspotting
T2 Trainspotting
2017 • as Gail
★ 6.9
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
2012 • as Opera House Wife
★ 6.7
Okja
Okja
2017 • as Jennifer
★ 7.3
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
★ 6.3
Bridget Jones's Baby
Bridget Jones's Baby
2016 • as Jude
★ 6.4
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
★ 6.2
Tale of Tales
Tale of Tales
2015 • as Imma
★ 6.4
Filth
Filth
2013 • as Bunty
★ 6.8
Rob Roy
Rob Roy
1995 • as Morag
★ 6.7
Glenrothan
Glenrothan
2026 • as Jess
★ 6.1
Making Marie Antoinette
Making Marie Antoinette
2026 • as Self
★ 8.0
24 Hour Party People
24 Hour Party People
2002 • as Lindsay
★ 7.0
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
2010 • as The Nutcracker (voice)
★ 5.0
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
2008 • as Edythe Dubarry
★ 6.8
Fishy
Fishy
2003 • as Glenda Sands
★ 8.0
The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo's Child
2011 • as The Gruffalo's Child (voice)
★ 6.8
A Cock and Bull Story
A Cock and Bull Story
2005 • as Susannah / Shirley Henderson
★ 6.2
Stan & Ollie
Stan & Ollie
2018 • as Lucille Hardy
★ 6.9
Greed
Greed
2019 • as Margaret
★ 5.6
The Look of Love
The Look of Love
2013 • as Rusty Humphries
★ 5.6
Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy
1999 • as Leonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
★ 6.6
Meek's Cutoff
Meek's Cutoff
2011 • as Glory White
★ 6.5
The Skywalker Legacy
The Skywalker Legacy
2020 • as Self
★ 7.9
The Trouble with Jessica
The Trouble with Jessica
2024 • as Sarah
★ 6.0
Intermission
Intermission
2003 • as Sally
★ 6.2
movie
The Caravan
2015 • as Elaine
The Claim
The Claim
2000 • as Annie
★ 6.0
Wonderland
Wonderland
1999 • as Debbie
★ 6.6
Einstein's Big Idea
Einstein's Big Idea
2005 • as Mileva Maric
★ 7.4
movie
Ma Boy
2006 • as Ali
Life During Wartime
Life During Wartime
2010 • as Joy Jordan
★ 5.9
Speak Like a Child
Speak Like a Child
1998 • as Woman in Dream (uncredited)
★ 4.2
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
★ 6.1
Frozen
Frozen
2005 • as Kath
★ 5.9
Doctor Sleep
Doctor Sleep
2002 • as Janet Losey
★ 5.3
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself
★ 6.5
Salt on Our Skin
Salt on Our Skin
1992 • as Mary
★ 5.0
Set Fire to the Stars
Set Fire to the Stars
2014 • as Shirley
★ 5.6
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
2012 • as Meg Hawkins
I Really Hate My Job
I Really Hate My Job
2007 • as Alice
★ 4.0
The Selkie's Lover
The Selkie's Lover
2013 • as The Raconteur (voice)
Yes
Yes
2005 • as Cleaner
★ 5.9
Dirty Filthy Love
Dirty Filthy Love
2005 • as Charlotte
★ 6.6
Urban Hymn
Urban Hymn
2015 • as Kate Linton
★ 7.0
Blue
Blue
2024 • as Performer of the songs
Never Steady, Never Still
★ 5.5
American Cousins
American Cousins
2003 • as Alice
★ 5.3
Wedding Belles
Wedding Belles
2007 • as Kelly
★ 6.2
AfterLife
AfterLife
2003 • as Ruby
★ 5.5
The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
2005 • as Kate Minola
★ 8.0
Villa Des Roses
Villa Des Roses
2002 • as Ella
★ 5.2
Everyday
Everyday
2012 • as Karen
★ 5.5
On the Road
On the Road
2016 • as Joe's Mum
★ 4.6
Dreaming
Dreaming
1991 • as Pauline McPherson
★ 9.0
May Contain: Nuts
May Contain: Nuts
2009 • as Alice
★ 8.0
How The Earth Must See Itself
How The Earth Must See Itself
2019 • as Narrator
movie
Bumping the Odds
1997 • as Lynette