Meg Tilly Biography

Meg Tilly is a renowned American-Canadian actress and writer. She is known for her role in the 1985 film Agnes of God, she triumphed a Golden Globe Award and was selected for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other film roles comprise Valmont (1989), Psycho II (1983), The Big Chill (1983), and Masquerade (1988).

10 Facts  About Meg Tilly

Here is a list of 10 facts about Tilly

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• Name: Margaret Elizabeth Chan
• Age: 45 Years Old
• Birthday: February 14
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress and Novelist
• Marital Status: Single
• Salary: Not Available
• Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million

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Meg Tilly Age

Tilly is 45 years old, she was born on 14 February 1980, in Long Beach, California, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on 14 February every year, and her birth sign is Aquarius.

Meg Tilly Height

Meg Tilly stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) tall.

Meg Tilly Weight

Tilly weighs 65 kgs or 143 lbs. She has both brown eyes and hair color.

Early Life and Education

Tilly was born on 14 February 1980 in Long Beach, California, United States of America. Following her parents’ divorce when Meg was three, Tilly was raised by her mother and stepfather, John Ward, on rural Texada Island in British Columbia. Meg later claimed that Ward was a violent pedophile. At the age of 12, Meg started taking dance lessons, in part to avoid her stepfather, and in a few years, she had developed into a gifted ballerina.

She studied at Esquimalt High School in Esquimalt, British Columbia, and also at Chief Sealth International High School in Seattle, Washington, where she is listed among its alumni. After graduating from high school, she left home and moved to the United States to pursue a career as a professional dancer. In New York City, she studied with Madame Darvash and Melissa Hayden on a full scholarship.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

Meg Tilly was brought up on the isolated Texada Island in the Strait of Georgia. She began her career as a dancer but switched to film after a back injury. She arrived in New York at age 16 and made her screen debut as a dancer in Fame (1980).

Major Achievements and Contributions

• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
• Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actress
• Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actress in a Mini-Series

Personal Life

Meg Tilly Family, Parents

Tilly was born as the daughter of Patricia Ann (mother), a Canadian teacher, and businessman Harry Chan(father). Meg’s father was Chinese American, while her mother was of Irish and Finnish descent.

Meg Tilly Sister

Meg has two sisters named Rebecca Tilly (Painter) and Jennifer Tilly. Jennifer Tilly is 62 years old as of 2020. She was born on September 16, 1958, in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California, United States.

She is an American actress and poker player. Jennifer is most recognized as Tiffany Valentine in the Child’s Play franchise, a role for which she is recognized as an “icon” in the horror film community.

Meg Tilly Husband

Meg is currently married to ho her beloved husband Don Calame, an author focusing on adolescent fiction scripts. The couple had their wedding in 2002. The two met during a writing seminar in Big Sur, California.

Previously, she was married to Tim Zinnemann, an American film producer and son of film director Fred Zinnemann. From her first marriage with Tim, they were blessed with two children, Emily (born 1984) and David (born 1986), and it ended in divorce in 1989.

She later got married to Colin Firth, and they were together for five years. Meg had one son with Collin by the name of William after they divorced in 1994. In 1995, Meg got married to her second husband, John Calley, who is a film executive. They divorced in 2002 but had no kids together.

Meg Tilly Children

Meg is a mother of two sons and one daughter. David Zinnermann and Emily Zinnermann were both fathered by Tim Zinnermann and Will Firth by Collin Firth.

Meg Tilly Net Worth

Meg Tilly’s net worth is estimated at 3 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress and Novelist. Through her various sources of income, Meg has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Meg Tilly

Here are some interesting facts you should know about Tilly.

Meg Tilly Bio

• Full Name: Margaret Elizabeth Chan
• Popular As: Actress
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Actress, Novelist
• Nationality: Canadian-American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Known
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 45 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: February 14, 1980
• Place of Birth: Long Beach, California.
• Birthday: February 14

Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
• Weight: 65 kgs (143 lbs)
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Brown
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Harry Chan.
• Mother: Patricia Ann
• Siblings (Sisters): Rebecca Tilly (Painter), Jennifer Tilly, and Steve Tilly
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Don Calame (m. 2002), John Calley (m. 1995–2002), Tim Zinnemann (m. 1983–1989).
• Dating / Boyfriend: Colin Firth (1989–1994)
• Children: Will Firth, Emily Zinnemann, David Zinnemann

Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $3 million
• Salary: Not Available
• Source of Income: Actress, Novelist

What happened to Meg Tilly?

1995: Retired from acting and moved to British Columbia, Canada, to devote herself to writing and raising a family.

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