Samantha Morton
Awards & Honours
30
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Samantha Morton's career is marked by a rare combination of critical acclaim and industry recognition. She is one of the few actresses to have received two Academy Award nominations before the age of 30. Her Golden Globe win for Longford and the BAFTA Fellowship in 2022 underscore her enduring impact on British cinema and television. Morton's directorial debut, The Unloved, won a BAFTA TV Award, demonstrating her talent behind the camera. Her willingness to take on challenging roles in independent films has earned her a reputation as one of the most fearless actresses of her generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
BAFTA Fellowship
Highest honour from BAFTA for lifetime achievement.
Honorary Doctorate
For contribution to the arts.
Honorary Doctorate
For contribution to the arts.
Key to the City of Nottingham
Awarded for her cultural contributions.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century
Best British Actresses of the 21st Century
Magazine Covers
The Observer Magazine
October 2003
Samantha Morton: The Quiet Star
The Sunday Times Magazine
January 2007
Morton's Fork: The Actress on Longford
The Guardian Weekend
February 2009
Samantha Morton: The Care Home Kid Who Became a Star
The Gentlewoman
Spring/Summer 2022
Samantha Morton: The Fellowship
Records & Feats
Youngest BAFTA Fellow
Received the BAFTA Fellowship at age 45, one of the youngest recipients.
First person to win BAFTA TV Award for directorial debut based on own life
Her directorial debut The Unloved, a semi-autobiographical film, won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Single Drama.