ACTOR · BORN 1961

Tim Roth

Born

14 May 1961, London, England, UK

Known for

Pulp Fiction (1994), Reservoir Dogs (1992), The Hateful Eight (2015), The Incredible Hulk (2008)

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11 Interesting Facts About Tim Roth

1. #002

   Tim Roth and Gary Oldman have been close friends since the days they worked together in London theatre. This friendship brought them together on both stage and screen. The pair appeared together in the 1983 film 'Meantime' and the 1990 film 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead', projects that further cemented their friendship.

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2. #003

   Spoiler: Tim Roth was sexually abused in childhood by his father's father. He first shared this traumatic experience publicly during promotion for 'The War Zone' (1999), his first film as a director, which deals with incest and sexual violence within a family. Roth, who at the time avoided naming the perpetrator, admitted in a December 2016 interview with The Guardian that his abuser was his grandfather. This disclosure lays bare his courage and his determination to confront the pain he endured.

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3. #009

   During his school years, Tim Roth developed his distinctive Cockney accent in order to fit in with his classmates and avoid being bullied. This accent became an inseparable part of his identity and played an important role in his career. Roth's experience demonstrates his ability to cope with difficulties and to adapt to his surroundings.

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4. #010

   Tim Roth appeared on the cover of the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers' 2010 album 'Postcards from a Young Man'. This album cover shows that Roth is a recognised figure not only in cinema but also in the music world. Roth's choice to appear in this image reveals his artistic range and his influence across different fields.

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5. #011

   Tim Roth, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Daniel Day-Lewis, Bruce Payne and Paul McGann were part of a group of actors labelled the 'Brit pack' by the media in the mid-1980s. The name was coined as a nod to the American 'Brat Pack'. The group drew attention as the rising stars of British cinema, and many of them went on to achieve great success internationally.

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6. #014

   Tim Roth turned down the role of Johnny Rotten in 'Sid and Nancy' (1986) because he felt the film told a history that was 'too recent'. This decision shows how committed Roth is to his artistic principles and that he values artistic merit in his career, not only commercial success. By rejecting this role, Roth put his own values first.

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7. #020

   Tim Roth apologised for appearing in 'United Passions' (2014) and admitted that he accepted the film only for the money. This statement shows Roth's sincerity and that he has at times acted out of commercial concerns in his career. Roth's admission reveals his artistic honesty and his courage in acknowledging his mistakes.

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8. #023

   Tim Roth has a son, Jack Roth (b. 1984), from his relationship with Lori Baker. Jack Roth has followed his father into an acting career, but Tim Roth and Jack Roth have not yet appeared in a project together. This is notable in that the father's and son's careers have not intersected.

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9. #025

   Tim Roth ranked 16th on Tropopkin's list of the '25 Most Interesting People'. The list shows that he draws attention not only as an actor but also as an interesting personality. His inclusion on the list reveals that there are many intriguing aspects to his career and personal life.

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10. #031

    Tim Roth had to shoot a scene with Charlton Heston in 'Planet of the Apes' (2001). Because Roth supports gun control and has criticized the NRA, he was uncomfortable sharing a scene with Heston, who was president of the NRA at the time. Roth has said that although he did his job professionally, the experience was difficult for him and that he would not have accepted the film had he known he would have to shoot a scene with Heston.

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11. #037

    Tim Roth was one of the first actors/models to get the fashionable 'tribal thorn' tattoo around his arm. The tattoo reflects how open he was to the trends of the time and his personal style. With this tattoo, Roth both created a visual statement and led the fashion of the era.

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