Tim Roth is an English actor, who is who earned much prominence for the portrayal in the films of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. He was born on May 14, 1961 in Dulwich, London, to Anna and Ernie, a painter and a Fleet Street journalist. He was baptized with the real name of Simon Timothy “Tim” Roth. He entered the Strand School in Tulse Hill. When he was still young, Roth considered to be a sculptor and enrolled at the London’s Camberwell College of Art. Roth had his acting debut at the age of 21, when he was included in the casts of the TV film called, Made in Britain. In year 1985, Roth appeared in the TV film entitled, Murder with Mirrors, together with Bette Davis and John Mills as well as Helen Hayes.
In year, 1984 Roth portrayed the role of Myron in the film of The Hit, which also starred John Hurt and Terence Stamp. In year 1989, he appeared in the film called, the Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, where he portrayed the role Mitchel. In 1990, Roth starred as Vincent van Gogh in the biographical drama called, Vincent & Theo. He also appeared in Rosencrantz & Guildenstein Are Dead, where he portrayed the role of Guildenstein. Quentin Tarantino was impressed on the ability of Roth, he then included in the casts of the 1992 Reservoir Dogs, where he portrayed the role of Mr. Orange. In year 1994, Tarantino also includes him in the film of Pulp Fiction.
The two collaborated again in year 1995 for the film entitled, Four Rooms. Roth then appeared together with Liam Neeson in the film called, Rob Roy. The film earned him an Academy Award nomination for the Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe Award. He then won a BAFTA Award. On the following year, he starred together with Drew Barrymore in the musical comedy of Woody Allen entitled, Everyone Says I Love You. He then portrayed the role of Danny Boodman Lemon in The Legend of 1900. He also starred with Tupac Shakur in The drama called Gridlock’d.
In year 2001, Roth played the role of Genereal Thade in the film of Planet of the Apes. On the other hand, it was said that he was the initial actor to portray the role of Severus Snape in the film series of Harry potter but it was said that he turned down the role for the film of Planet of the Apes. In year 2009, he started on appearing in the newest series of Fox entitled, Lie to Me, where he portrayed the role of Dr. Cal Lightman. In year 2010, he appeared in the cover of the Manic Street Preachers’ 2010 album called, Postcard From A Young Man.
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