Tim Roth

Born:14 maggio 1961

Place of Birth:London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Tim Roth, born Timothy Simon Roth on May 14, 1961, in England, has left an indelible mark on the world of acting and producing. Emerging in the 1980s, Roth quickly became part of the esteemed "Brit Pack," a group of talented British actors who captivated audiences with their performances on both the big and small screens.

His journey in the entertainment industry began with a bang as he made his television debut in the impactful Made in Britain (1982) and transitioned seamlessly to the silver screen with his role in The Hit (1984), earning a BAFTA Award nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. Roth's career continued to soar as he delivered memorable performances in films like The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Vincent & Theo (1990), and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990), showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor.

One of Roth's most notable collaborations was with acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino, with whom he worked on iconic films such as Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), Four Rooms (1995), and The Hateful Eight (2015). His portrayal in Rob Roy (1995) earned him the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, along with nominations for a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In addition to his acting prowess, Roth ventured into the realm of directing with his debut film, The War Zone (1999), further solidifying his multifaceted talents. He continued to enthrall audiences with his portrayals on television, notably as Cal Lightman in the Fox series Lie to Me (2009–2011) and Jim Worth/Jack Devlin in the Sky Atlantic series Tin Star (2017–2020), showcasing his range and ability to inhabit complex characters with depth and nuance.

Roth's foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Emil Blonsky/Abomination in The Incredible Hulk (2008) brought his talents to a new audience, a role he reprised in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and the upcoming Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022), solidifying his status as a versatile and enduring presence in the industry.

With a career spanning decades, Tim Roth continues to captivate audiences with his exceptional performances, cementing his legacy as a revered actor and producer whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

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Pulp Fiction

Pumpkin

1994

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Emil Blonsky / Abomination (voice) (uncredited)

2021

Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.

The Incredible Hulk

Emil Blonsky

2008

Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.

Classified

Kevin Angler

2024

Operating alone in the field for more than 20 years, a CIA hitman uses the "Help Wanted" section of the newspapers to get his orders from the Agency. His long-lost daughter, now a UK MI6 analyst, tracks him down to deliver shocking news: his CIA boss has been dead for years and the division long since shut down. Together, they set out to discover whose orders he's been executing.

Reservoir Dogs

Mr. Orange / Freddy Newandyke

1992

A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie -- unravel.

Planet of the Apes

Thade

2001

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.

The Hateful Eight

Oswaldo Mobray

2015

Bounty hunters seek shelter from a raging blizzard and get caught up in a plot of betrayal and deception.

Virgin Territory

Gerbino

2007

In Black Death era Tuscany, as in the Decameron, ten young Florentines take refuge from the plague. But instead of telling stories, they have lusty adventures, bawdy exchanges, romance, swordplay, randy nuns, Saracen pirates, and a sexy cow.

Arbitrage

Det. Michael Bryer

2012

A troubled hedge fund magnate, desperate to complete the sale of his trading empire, makes an error that forces him to turn to an unlikely person for help.

Four Rooms

Ted the Bellhop

1995

It's Ted the Bellhop's first night on the job...and the hotel's very unusual guests are about to place him in some outrageous predicaments. It seems that this evening's room service is serving up one unbelievable happening after another.

Hardcore Henry

Henry's Father

2015

Henry, a newly resurrected cyborg who must save his wife/creator from the clutches of a psychotic tyrant with telekinetic powers, AKAN, and his army of mercenaries. Fighting alongside Henry is Jimmy, who is Henry's only hope to make it through the day. Hardcore Henry takes place over the course of one day, in Moscow, Russia.

Everyone Says I Love You

Charles Ferry

1996

A New York girl sets her father up with a beautiful woman in a shaky marriage while her half sister gets engaged.

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

Mitchel

1989

The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.

Hoodlum

Dutch Schultz

1997

In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.

Funny Games

George

2008

When Ann, husband George, and son Georgie arrive at their holiday home they are visited by a pair of polite and seemingly pleasant young men. Armed with deceptively sweet smiles and some golf clubs, they proceed to terrorize and torture the tight-knit clan, giving them until the next day to survive.

QT8: The First Eight

Self

2019

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

The Legend of 1900

Danny Boodmann T.D. Lemon Nineteen Hundred '1900'

1998

The story of a virtuoso piano player who lives his entire life aboard an ocean liner. Born and raised on the ship, 1900 learned about the outside world through interactions with passengers, never setting foot on land, even for the love of his life. Years later, the ship may be destroyed, and a former band member fears that 1900 may still be aboard, willing to go down with the ship.

Mr. Right

Hopper / Reynolds

2016

A girl falls for the "perfect" guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hitman on the run from the crime cartels who employ him.

Little Odessa

Joshua Shapira

1994

Long separated from his Russian family, hitman Joshua returns to Brighton Beach for a contract killing for the Russian Mafia. His abusive father, Arkady, banned him from returning after Joshua committed his first murder. He takes up residence in a hotel, and soon everyone knows he has returned. He goes home to visit his dying mother, Irina, and prepares for the assassination, getting drawn back into the criminal community he left behind.

Dark Water

Jeff Platzer

2005

Dahlia Williams and her daughter Cecelia move into a rundown apartment on New York's Roosevelt Island. Dahlia is in the midst of divorce proceedings, and the apartment, though near an excellent school for her daughter, is all she can afford. From the time she arrives, there are mysterious occurrences—and there is a constant drip from the ceiling in her daughter's bedroom…

Resurrection

David

2022

A woman's carefully constructed life is upended when an unwelcome shadow from her past returns, forcing her to confront the monster she's evaded for two decades.

Rob Roy

Archibald Cunningham

1995

In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.

Produzione

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Thanks

2019

Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…