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Tim Roth has earned international recognition as one of the most talented and versatile actors working today. He was nominated for a 1995 Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Rob Roy, highlighting a career comprised of an eclectic collection of independent films.

Roth starred with Gary Oldman in Tom Stoppard's movie adaptation of his stage play Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead, and played Van Gogh in Robert Altman's Vincent and Theo. He starred with Alexis Arquette in Jumpin' at the Boneyard and with Eric Stoltz and Bridget Fonda in Bodies, Rest and Motion. Other feature film credits include The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, Meantimes, Stephen Frear's The Hit and, more recently, Little Odessa.

Roth received wide attention for a series of collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino, starting with Reservoir Dogs and including Pulp Fiction and Four Rooms.

His work in television includes the widely acclaimed TNT movie Heart of Darkness, the miniseries Murder in the Heartland, Captives and Made in Britain.

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