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Tim Roth
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May 14, 1961 in London, England, UK
Biography:With lean hangdog looks that make him a natural for the criminals and fringe dwellers he usually plays, "Tim Roth" has the uncanny and incredibly effective ability to make sleaze look sexy, or at least raggedly photogenic. Since his debut in the made-for-TV "Made in Britain" at the age of 18, "Roth" has joined fellow Briton "Gary Oldman" as one of the leading interpreters of society's underbelly. His ability has been particularly appreciated by director "Quentin Tarantino", who helped to propel "Roth" to international recognition with prominent roles in "Resevoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction" in the early '90s. Since then, "Roth" has continued to portray a variety of gritty characters, occasionally making room for the odd sympathetic or lighthearted role.

Born in London on May 14, 1961, to a journalist father and landscape painter mother, "Roth" initially wanted to become a sculptor. After an education... Full Biography

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British actors Tim Roth, left, kisses Tilda Swinton as they arrive for the screening of the film...
Tim Roth in "Youth Without Youth" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Tim Roth in "Youth Without Youth" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Tim Roth in "Youth Without Youth" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Tim Roth, left, with director Francis Ford Coppola on the set of "Youth Without Youth" (Sony...
Tim Roth in "Youth Without Youth" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Tim Roth, left, and Matt Damon in "Youth Without Youth" (Sony Pictures Classics)
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