Tim Roth

English actor and director, starred in Pulp Fiction

Tim Roth - English actor and director, starred in Pulp Fiction
Born

May 14th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in England, this actor gained prominence in the early 1990s with a strong presence in independent films. Breakthrough role occurred in 1992 with the film 'Reservoir Dogs' directed by Quentin Tarantino. Subsequently starred in 'Pulp Fiction', also directed by Tarantino, which cemented a reputation in both independent and mainstream cinema. Directed several films, showcasing versatility beyond acting. In the 2000s, featured in the television series 'Lie to Me', portraying a psychologist who specializes in reading micro-expressions. This role received acclaim and garnered a dedicated audience, further solidifying a career spanning over three decades.

Starred in 'Reservoir Dogs'

Featured in 'Pulp Fiction'

Portrayed Dr. Cal Lightman in 'Lie to Me'

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