Timothy Spall
English actor in Mike Leigh films
Born
February 27th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English actor built a career in film and television, particularly through collaborations with director Mike Leigh. Gained prominence for roles in films such as 'Secrets & Lies' and 'Happy-Go-Lucky'. Also appeared in significant films including 'The King's Speech' and 'Harry Potter', portraying Peter Pettigrew. Involved in theatre productions early in the career, showcasing versatility across different performance mediums.
Starred in 'Secrets & Lies'
Appeared in 'Harry Potter' series
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