Who is Tim Roth? Everything You Need to Know

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British Celebrities Born In May

Also Known As: Timothy Simon Roth

Age: 64 Years, 64 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Nikki Butler

father: Ernie

mother: Ann

children: Jack Roth, Michael Cormac Roth, Timothy Hunter Roth

Actors British Men

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Males

City: London, England

Notable Alumni: Camberwell College Of Arts, Croydon Technical School, Strand School

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education: Camberwell College Of Arts, Croydon Technical School, Strand School

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What movies has Tim Roth starred in?

Tim Roth has starred in movies such as "Pulp Fiction," "Reservoir Dogs," "The Hateful Eight," "Rob Roy," and "The Incredible Hulk."
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Is Tim Roth British?

Yes, Tim Roth is British. He was born in London, England.
3

What TV shows has Tim Roth appeared in?

Tim Roth has appeared in TV shows such as "Lie to Me," "Tin Star," and "The War of the Worlds."
4

Has Tim Roth directed any films?

Yes, Tim Roth has directed films such as "The War Zone" and "The Banishing."
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What is Tim Roth's acting style known for?

Tim Roth is known for his intense and versatile acting style, often portraying complex and morally ambiguous characters with depth and authenticity.

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Childhood & Early Life

Tim Roth was born in Dulwich, London and studied at the Strand School in the True Hill area of South London.

He developed an interest in sculpting as a young boy and studied at London’s Camberwell College of Art, before he dropped out to pursue acting.

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Career

At the age of 21, he began his acting career with the television film, ‘Made in Britain’, for which he played the role of a ‘white power skinhead’.

In 1984, he was cast in Mike Leigh’s film, ‘Meantime’, where he played a shy and timid person.

He delivered an award-winning performance in Stephen Frears 1984 drama film, ‘The Hit’, for which he won the Evening Standard Award.

He starred in the 1985 television film, ‘Murder with Mirrors’, which was based on Agatha Christie’s mystery novel, ‘They Do it With Mirrors’, along with Bette Davis and Helen Hayes.

In 1986, he appeared on the BBC channel, in the ‘King of the Ghetto’, a drama about the racial tensions in London’s east end, inspired by Farukh Dhondy’s novel.

In the 1989 romantic crime drama, ‘The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover’, he played the role of Mitchel, a dim-witted goon.

In 1990, he gained international acclaim after he appeared in Robert Altman’s, ‘Vincent and Theo’ and Tom Stoppard's ‘Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead’.

He bagged more roles in Hollywood after he played the role of, ‘Mr Orange’ in Quentin Tarantino’s debut film, ‘Reservoir Dogs’. Tarantino also cast him in ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Four Rooms’.

In 1995, he delivered an award-winning performance in the adventure film, ‘Rob Roy’, where he played the role of the villain, ‘Archibald Cunningham’.

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In 1996, he featured in Woody Allen’s musical film, ‘Everyone Says I Love You’. He also starred in ‘The Legend of 1900’ and ‘Gridlock’d’, the same year.

He made his directorial debut in 1999, with ‘The War Zone’, based on Alexander Stuart’s novel of the same title. Two years later, he was cast in ‘Planet of the Apes’, a science fiction film.

He starred in the Fox series, ‘Lie To Me’ that ran from 2009 to 2011. His character Dr. Cal Lightman was based on Dr. Paul Ekman, a well-known psychologist and body language decoder.

Major Works

He starred in the 1995 adventure film, ‘Rob Roy’, which was ranked number two at the box office, had a wide theatrical release and earned a gross revenue of thirty two million dollars in the United States and Canada alone.

In 1999, he directed the critically acclaimed film, ‘The War Zone’. The film earned numerous critics’ awards like the CICAE Award at the 1999 Berlin International Film Festival, the Award for the Best new British Feature at the European Film Awards and the Award for the Best Director at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival.

Awards & Achievements

He received the ‘Evening Standard Award for Most Promising Newcomer’, for his role in Stephen Frears’s, ‘The Hit’.

He also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting actor and a Golden Globe nomination and received the BAFTA Award for his role as ‘Archibald Cunningham’, in the 1995 adventure film, ‘Rob Roy’.

Personal Life & Legacy

Tim Roth married Nikki Butler on January 25, 1993 and they have two children.

He also has a son with former girlfriend, Lori Baker.

Facts About Tim Roth

Tim Roth is an accomplished musician and used to play the piano in a jazz band before pursuing acting full-time.

He is a skilled cook and enjoys experimenting with new recipes in his spare time.

Tim Roth is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has been involved in various campaigns to protect wildlife and endangered species.

In addition to his native English, Tim Roth is fluent in French and often incorporates his language skills into his acting roles.

Tim Roth Biography

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What movies has Tim Roth starred in?

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Has Tim Roth directed any films?

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