Tim Roth

Date of Birth: May 14, 1961

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Tim Roth is a renowned English actor and director, born Timothy Simon Roth in Dulwich, London. Roth’s career began in the 1980s with a series of television roles before he burst onto the film scene with his role in “The Hit” (1984), which earned him an Evening Standard Award for Most Promising Newcomer. He gained international recognition for his collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino, appearing in “Reservoir Dogs” (1992), “Pulp Fiction” (1994), and “The Hateful Eight” (2015). Roth has demonstrated remarkable range, portraying diverse characters in films such as “Rob Roy” (1995), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, “The Incredible Hulk” (2008), and “Selma” (2014). In addition to his film career, Roth starred in the television series “Lie to Me” (2009-2011), bringing his talent to the small screen. Known for his intense, often villainous roles, Roth has established himself as a versatile and compelling actor.

5 Interesting Facts about Tim Roth

1. Tim Roth originally aspired to be a sculptor before turning to acting.

2. He adopted the surname “Roth” in homage to his stepfather, who had Jewish heritage.

3. Roth directed his first feature film, “The War Zone,” in 1999, which received critical acclaim.

4. He turned down the role of Severus Snape in the “Harry Potter” series to work with Tim Burton in “Planet of the Apes” (2001).

5. Roth is known for his distinctive voice and often narrates documentaries and audio books.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tim Roth

1. “I think it’s important to keep a sense of humor and a sense of perspective.”

2. “I’m a workaholic. I love every opportunity I get.”

3. “Villains are more interesting than heroes. It’s easier to make them multi-dimensional.”

4. “I think the extent to which I’ve been influenced by my family and friends is enormous.”

5. “I’m always interested in the challenge of playing characters who are complex and flawed.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Tim Roth’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $8 million.

Children

Tim Roth has three sons: Jack Roth, born in 1984, from a previous relationship, and Timothy Hunter Roth, born in 1995, and Cormac Roth, born in 1996, with his wife Nikki Butler.