Timothy Leonard Spall, an English actor, and broadcaster, was born on February 27, 1957. He rose to fame as a result of his character acting on both the stage and in major motion pictures.
He has worked on six films with director Mike Leigh, including Mr. Turner (2014), Topsy-Turvy (1999), All or Nothing (2002), Secrets & Lies (1996), and Home Sweet Home (1982), making them one of his most notable collaborations.
Spall won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his portrayal of J. M. W. Turner in Mr. Turner in addition to being nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTA Awards for his work in Secrets and Lies.
In recognition of his contributions to the arts, Queen Elizabeth II appointed him an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000.
By acting in plays for Birmingham Rep, including the UK premiere of Arnold Wesker’s The Merchant, Spall first rose to prominence.
Later, he became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he performed in plays like Nicholas Nickleby, The Knight of the Burning Pestle, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and Three Sisters. At The National Theatre, Spall portrayed the Dauphin in George Bernard Shaw’s St. Joan.
Is Timothy Spall Wormtail?
Yes, in the 2005 film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Timothy Spall plays Wormtail.
Which football team does Timothy Spall support?
Timothy Spall supports Crystal Palace.