Tim Roth is best known for playing Mr. Orange in Reservoir Dogs (1992), Archibald Cunningham in Rob Roy (1995), and Dr. Cal Lightman in Lie to Me (2009–2011).
Films
- The War ZoneDirector only1999
- LegendHarry Stanley2015
- SelmaGovernor George Wallace2014
- The Incredible HulkEmil Blonsky / Abomination2008
- Funny GamesGeorge2007
- Pulp FictionPumpkin / Ringo1994
- Rob RoyArchibald Cunningham1995
- Reservoir DogsFreddy Newandyke / Mr. Orange1992
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her LoverMitchel1989
- Made in BritainTrevor1982
TV shows
- ShetlandDI John Caldwell2023–
- Tales from the LoopJakob2020
- Tin StarJim Worth / Jack Worth2017–2020
- Lie to MeDr. Cal Lightman2009–2011
- SkagBrian1980
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About Tim Roth
Tim Roth is an English actor and director, acclaimed for his intense and versatile performances in both independent and mainstream cinema. He rose to prominence in the 1990s through collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino and has since built a distinguished career spanning film, television, and stage.
FAQs
What was Tim Roth’s breakthrough role?
His breakthrough role was as the skinhead Trevor in the 1982 TV film Made in Britain, which led to further work in British cinema.
Has Tim Roth won any major awards?
He won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Rob Roy (1995) and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the same role.
Did Tim Roth direct any films?
Yes, he wrote and directed The War Zone (1999), which won several awards and was critically praised.
What is Tim Roth’s most famous TV role?
He is best known for playing Dr. Cal Lightman in the Fox series Lie to Me (2009–2011), a deception expert.
Is Tim Roth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Yes, he played Emil Blonsky / Abomination in The Incredible Hulk (2008) and reprised the role in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022).
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