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Timothy Spall

English actor

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Timothy Spall is an English actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He is notable for roles in major productions and is recognized as a significant figure in the British entertainment industry.

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Born: 1957
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Acting · Battersea, London, England, UK

Timothy Leonard Spall (born February 27, 1957) is an English actor and presenter. He became a household name in the UK after appearing as Barry Spencer Taylor in the 1983 ITV comedy-drama series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Spall performed in Secrets & Lies (1996), and was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Subsequently, he starred in many films, including Hamlet (1996),…

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Virginia Woolf's Night & Day — Mr Hilbery2026
Hamlet — Polonius2026
Goodbye June — Bernie2025
Turner: The Secret Sketchbooks2025
Death Valley — John Chapel2025
Rich Flu — Sebastian Snail Sr.2024
Wicked Little Letters — Edward Swan2024
Bolan's Shoes — Jimmy2023
Northern Comfort — Edward2023

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Timothy Leonard Spall (/ˈspɔːl/ SPAWL; born 27 February 1957) is an English actor. He gained recognition for his character actor roles on stage and screen. In 2000, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II.

Spall is known for his collaborations with director Mike Leigh, acting in six of his films: Home Sweet Home (1982), Life is Sweet (1990), Secrets & Lies (1996), Topsy-Turvy (1999), All or Nothing (2002), and Mr. Turner (2014). He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for his roles in Secrets and Lies and Topsy-Turvy, and in 2014 he received the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award for his portrayal of J. M. W. Turner in Mr. Turner.