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Happy Birthday, Shirley Henderson!

Actor Birthdays
Posted by: Edward
November 24, 2007, 11:52 PM

Today we celebrate the birthday of actress Shirley Henderson, who portrays the ghost of Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter films. Everyone, please raise your glasses to toast Miss Henderson on her 42nd birthday this evening. Cheers, Shirley!

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50 Comments

Bobby

Wow, she’s 42??

But she can still pass for a 17 year old ghost, good for her.

Posted by Bobby on November 25, 2007, 12:07 AM report to moderator
godric gryfindor

Happy birthday

Posted by godric gryfindor on November 25, 2007, 12:09 AM report to moderator
kath

So looks so young!

Posted by kath on November 25, 2007, 12:10 AM report to moderator
Meissa

Oh man, I hope I look like that when I’m 42. That gives me hope, because I’ve always looked younger than my age… Maybe I’ll do a Shirley Henderson.

Happy B-day, you youthful thing you!

Posted by Meissa on November 25, 2007, 12:29 AM report to moderator
TheEighthPotter

How is it that she can be 42 and flawlessly play a 17-year-old? That’s some good acting! She’s perfect for Myrtle, so I hope she has a perfect birthday!

Posted by TheEighthPotter on November 25, 2007, 12:41 AM report to moderator
Professor Potter

First Fudge is 80. Myrtle is 42. How old is Ron? 58? Well happy birthday Shirley Henderson and thanks for playing the role of Moaning Myrtle so brilliantly and stealing every scene you’re in.

Posted by Professor Potter on November 25, 2007, 12:48 AM report to moderator
Amy S

She’s so lucky to be so young looking! Happy birthday Shirley!

Posted by Amy S on November 25, 2007, 01:05 AM report to moderator
Alianor

Wow, that’s amazing! I had no idea she was playing young, let alone that young. Holy cow.

Posted by Alianor on November 25, 2007, 01:15 AM report to moderator
Ashley

Holy cow! I would have never thought she was 42! That is amazing!!

Posted by Ashley on November 25, 2007, 01:18 AM report to moderator
Joy

Holy Mackerel!!! 42! Who would have guessed? She also played a great Jude in Bridget Jones (with Renee Zellweger and Gemma Jones). She passes as Myrtle perfectly. With a face like that, I wouldn’t be surprised if she still gets carded for drinks :) Lucky her, and definitely something to aspire to. Happy Birthday, Shirley!

Posted by Joy on November 25, 2007, 01:23 AM report to moderator
Helios Lightra

Wow. 42. Had no idea. That’s a good number…the meaning of life, the universe, and everything for that matter. Seeing as no one seems to have had any idea that was how old she was, perhaps it was a typo? That’s irrelevent though. If that’s how old she is, than she certainly is a good actress.

Posted by Helios Lightra on November 25, 2007, 01:26 AM report to moderator
bridget

wow! i thought she was like 20…

Posted by bridget on November 25, 2007, 01:32 AM report to moderator
Kelly

Helios Lightra: No she is indeed actually that old. Not a typo. Impressive huh? Well Happy Birthday to her. :)

Posted by Kelly on November 25, 2007, 01:42 AM report to moderator
Confederate Lady

My, oh my! Let me add my praise, for her youthful appearance, too! You, Ms Shirley, are one beautiful YOUNG lady and wonderful actress, to boot. The kind anyone would aspire to! A happy and wonderful birthday! May your years always be kind and your dreams come true!

Posted by Confederate Lady on November 25, 2007, 02:31 AM report to moderator
Spencer

Wow she looks diffrent in the movies even if she gets in costum and had makup on and is a ghost 42 wow i thought the actor who played murtle was like 16

Posted by Spencer on November 25, 2007, 02:34 AM report to moderator
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