History of Tim Roth in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 20, 2026

Tim Roth is an acclaimed English actor known for his early work in television productions like 'Made in Britain' and 'Meantime', leading to a BAFTA nomination for 'The Hit'. He rose to prominence as part of the 'Brit Pack' and gained further recognition for his roles in films such as 'The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover', 'Vincent & Theo', and 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead'. He is a versatile actor with a diverse range of roles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1900: Starred in The Legend of 1900

Tim Roth starred in the movie The Legend of 1900 in 1900.

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May 1961: Timothy Roth Born

On May 14, 1961, Timothy Simon Roth was born in Dulwich, London. He later became a prominent English actor.

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1984: Birth of son Jack

In 1984, Tim Roth's son Jack was born to Lori Baker. Jack is also an actor.

1986: Roth in King of the Ghetto

In 1986, Tim Roth played an East End character in 'King of the Ghetto', a controversial BBC drama based on a novel by Farukh Dhondy set in Brick Lane.

1990: Roles in Vincent & Theo and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

In 1990, Tim Roth played Vincent van Gogh in 'Vincent & Theo', and Guildenstern in 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead'.

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1993: Marriage to Nikki Butler

In 1993, Tim Roth married Nikki Butler. They later had two sons.

2001: Starred in Planet of the Apes

In 2001, Tim Roth played General Thade in Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes.

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2008: Supporter of the Green Party

As of 2008, Tim Roth was a supporter of the Green Party of England and Wales.

2009: Starred in Lie to Me and Monty Python Documentary

In 2009, Tim Roth starred in the television series 'Lie to Me' and appeared in the documentary 'Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut)'.

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2010: Appeared on Manic Street Preachers' Album Cover

In 2010, Tim Roth appeared on the cover of the Manic Street Preachers' album, 'Postcards from a Young Man'.

2012: President of Jury at Cannes Film Festival

In 2012, Tim Roth became the president of the jury for the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival.

2014: Starred in United Passions

In 2014, Tim Roth starred as FIFA President Sepp Blatter in 'United Passions'.

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2015: Starred in Chronic and Received Nomination

In 2015, Tim Roth starred in the film 'Chronic' and received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead.

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2016: Endorsed Bernie Sanders

In 2016, Tim Roth endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for President of the United States.

2017: Appeared in Twin Peaks and Tin Star

In 2017, Tim Roth appeared in five episodes of the third season of 'Twin Peaks' and also starred in the British crime drama 'Tin Star'.

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2017: Executive Producer on April's Daughter

In 2017, Tim Roth was an executive producer on Michel Franco's film, 'April's Daughter'.

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2020: Tin Star concluded

In 2020, the British crime drama 'Tin Star', in which Tim Roth starred, concluded after running from 2017.

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2021: Starred in Sundown

In 2021, Tim Roth collaborated with director Michel Franco again and starred in 'Sundown'.

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2021: Reprised Role in Shang-Chi

In 2021, Tim Roth reprised his role as Emil Blonsky / Abomination in the film 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings', set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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October 2022: Death of son Cormac

On October 16, 2022, Tim Roth's son Cormac, a musician, died at the age of 25 due to germ cell cancer.

2022: Reprised Role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

In 2022, Tim Roth reprised his role as Emil Blonsky / Abomination in the Disney+ series 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law', set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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