Timothy Spall
Harry Potter actor, Mike Leigh collaborator, Mr. Turner
Timothy Leonard Spall (born February 27, 1957) is a British character actor with a prolific career spanning film, television, and theater. Born in London, Spall trained at the Royal Shakespeare Company and has worked consistently in all major British performance mediums. He gained international recognition through his role as Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter film series (2004-2011), playing the sniveling, complex character across eight films. Beyond Potter, Spall is known for his collaborations with director Mike Leigh, appearing in acclaimed films including Secrets & Lies (1996), Topsy-Turvy (1999), and Another Year (2010). He has played significant roles in films including Sweeney Todd (2007), The King's Speech (2010), and Mr. Turner (2014), for which he received a Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award. On television, Spall appeared in the British adaptation of Ghostbusters and has had roles in numerous acclaimed series. He is characterized as a consummate character actor who brings depth and authenticity to every role, whether supporting or leading. Spall's long career demonstrates the respect British audiences and fellow professionals have for his craft and commitment to his art.
Timothy McVeigh
Oklahoma City bomber, domestic terrorism
Timothy Olyphant
Deadwood, Justified, complex dramatic roles
Timothy McGraw
Country music star, 'Live Like You Were Dying', 'Highway Don't Care'
Timothy Hutton
Oscar winner at 20, Ordinary People, actor and director
Timothy Shriver
Special Olympics chairman, disability rights advocate, Shriver family
Timothy Dalton
James Bond actor, The Living Daylights, Licence to Kill
Timothy Leary
Psychologist, LSD advocate, counterculture icon, 'Turn on, tune in, drop out'
Entertainment
British
1957
Thinking about the name
Timothy
Greek origin
“From the Greek Timotheos, meaning 'one who honors God' or 'one who respects the divine.' Timothy has been a steadily favored name in Christian cultures since the apostolic era, when Paul wrote epistles to Timothy. It conveys intelligence, reliability, and spiritual depth while remaining accessible and classically timeless.”