Tim Roth is a highly respected British actor who has achieved incredible success in the United States. He has made a name for himself with his outstanding performances in films such as ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Rob Roy’, and ‘Reservoir Dogs’. Additionally, he has also starred in the popular television series ‘Lie to Me’. Director Quentin Tarantino played a crucial role in shaping Roth’s career, casting him in several of his films. Known for his screen presence and brilliant performances in character roles, Roth has the ability to excel in any genre of film. Despite initially dreaming of becoming a sculptor, he dropped out of art college to pursue his passion for acting. With a net worth of $7 million and an average salary of $275 thousand per episode for television shows, Roth’s professional achievements are truly impressive. To learn more about his personal life and career, continue reading this biography.
Quick Facts
- British Celebrities Born In May
- Also Known As: Timothy Simon Roth
- Age: 62 Years, 62 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
- Notable Alumni: Croydon Technical School, Camberwell College Of Arts, Strand School
- City: London, England
- More Facts
- Education: Camberwell College Of Arts, Croydon Technical School, Strand School
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.
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’. 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.
Trivia
- This English actor and BAFTA Award-winner, sports a collection of tattoos on his right arm.
- This ‘Rob Roy’ star is often mistaken as an American because he can imitate accents impeccably.
- This British actor has an unusual style of walking in a stiff-legged gait.