
Tim Roth
ActingAbout Tim Roth
Timothy Simon Roth (born May 14, 1961) is an English actor and director. He was among the prominent British actors known as the "Brit Pack". For his performance in Rob Roy (1995), Roth won a BAFTA Award and was nominated for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award. After garnering attention in television productions Made in Britain (1982) and Meantime (1983), Roth was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer in his theatrical film debut The Hit (1984). He gained further recognition for his roles in films, including The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Vincent & Theo and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (both 1990). Roth has collaborated with Quentin Tarantino on several films, including Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), Four Rooms (1995) and The Hateful Eight (2015). Other film credits include The Legend of 1900 (1998), Planet of the Apes (2001), Funny Games (2007), Selma (2014), Luce (2019), and Bergman Island (2021). Roth made his directorial debut with~ The War Zone (1999). He played Cal Lightman in the Fox series Lie to Me (2009–2011), Jim Worth / Jack Devlin in the Sky Atlantic series Tin Star (2017–2020), and Emil Blonsky / Abomination in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the films The Incredible Hulk (2008), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), and the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022).
Tim Roth Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tim Roth reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tim Roth's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Tim Roth's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Giuseppe Tornatore - Ogni film un'opera prima, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tim Roth Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tim Roth's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tim Roth has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man | John Beckett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | 260 days | Marijan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Tornado | Sugarman | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Emil Blonsky / Abomination (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Bergman Island | Tony | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Song of Names | Martin Simmonds | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | QT8: The First Eight | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Luce | Peter Edgar | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | 1 Mile To You | Jarhead | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mr. Right | Hopper / Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Hateful Eight | Oswaldo Mobray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hardcore Henry | Henry's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Selma | Gov. George Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Giuseppe Tornatore - Ogni film un'opera prima | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Finding Vivian Maier | Himself - Actor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Fuller Life | Self - Reader (segment "D-Day - an Invitation to Hell") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Arbitrage | Det. Michael Bryer | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Broken | Archie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Kingdom Come | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Secret Policeman's Ball | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | These Amazing Shadows | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Brostitute | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk | Emil Blonsky | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Funny Games | George | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Don't Come Knocking | Sutter | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Invincible | Herschel Steinschneider / Erik Jan Hanussen | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bread and Roses | Party Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Legend of 1900 | Danny Boodmann T.D. Lemon Nineteen Hundred '1900' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Animals with the Tollkeeper | Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hoodlum | Dutch Schultz | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gridlock'd | Stretch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Everyone Says I Love You | Charles Ferry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rob Roy | Archibald Cunningham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Little Odessa | Joshua Shapira | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Pulp Fiction | Pumpkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Reservoir Dogs | Mr. Orange / Freddy Newandyke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Jumpin' at the Boneyard | Manny | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead | Guildenstern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Vincent & Theo | Vincent Van Gogh | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Yellowbacks | Peter Pike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover | Mitchel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | A World Apart | Harold | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Metamorphosis | Gregor Samsa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Murder with Mirrors | Edgar Lawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Return to Waterloo | Boy Punk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Hit | Myron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Meantime | Colin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Made in Britain | Trevor | Hit | Similar → |
Tim Roth - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tim Roth?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tim Roth is "Giuseppe Tornatore - Ogni film un'opera prima" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Tim Roth acted in?
Tim Roth has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tim Roth?
Other notable films include "Pulp Fiction", "The Legend of 1900", and "Reservoir Dogs".




