Timothy Spall's 10 Greatest Roles, According To IMDb | ScreenRant
Timothy Spall is an incredibly talented actor who has had a brilliant career so far, which has seen him take on a wide range of roles. Whether he's been in major Hollywood blockbusters or smaller independent projects, he has always been someone who has thrived and put together an incredible performance.
He has been involved in some of the biggest movies of all time, as well as some fantastic television shows, taking on a variety of genres from comedy and musicals to historical dramas. He has often been praised for his work, but what are his 10 greatest roles?
10 The Syndicate: (2012 - ) - 7.6
The Syndicate is an incredibly popular British show, with each season focusing on a different group that has a betting syndicate on the lottery. Each season is different, but Timothy Spall was part of the original that was set in Leeds, with a group of supermarket employees winning the big one.
He is the manager of the supermarket who ends up in hospital after he is attacked during an attempted robbery. However, this leads to him finding out he has terminal brain cancer, which brings a ton of emotion to his particular storyline.
9 Outside Edge: (1994 - 1996) - 7.7
Outside Edge was a comedic series that focused on a local village cricket team and their struggles on the pitch to simply win a game, as well as their lives behind the scenes. The series was a great mix of humor from the team and emotion and serious issues around what was happening in the characters' family lives.
Originally a play, this was adapted for television and was a hit. Timothy Spall's character is one of the more talented cricketers, but his relationship with his wife is certainly hot and cold throughout.
8 Hamlet: (1996) - 7.7
There have been a lot of versions of William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet over the years, but the 1996 version might just be the most star-studded and enjoyable overall. This movie told the classic story well, with some fantastic performances from the likes of Robin Williams and Kate Winslet.
In this movie, Timothy Spall takes on the role of Rosencrantz, who ends up being sent to spy on Hamlet by Claudius, and while he's not one of the main parts, he puts in a fantastic performance throughout.
7 The Last Samurai: (2003) - 7.9
Major action movies like The Last Samurai might not be the type of film that Timothy Spall is typically associated with. However, he was involved in this movie, taking on the role of Simon Graham, who was a photographer that ended up working as an interpreter for the non-English soldiers.
Timothy Spall is tremendous in this movie and because his character ends up sympathizing with the samurai's idea and issues, it puts him in a very interesting position in the film.
6 Secrets & Lies: (1996) - 8.0
Timothy Spall's performance here as Maurice Purley led to him being nominated for a BAFTA for Best Actor in a Leading Role, showcasing just how good he was in the movie. The movie follows Hortense, who is adopted as a baby, but makes the decision to go and discover her real family.
Timothy Spall is part of this story, as Maurice is actually her biological brother who she meets on her journey. However, the family has a lot of secrets, with all not quite being as it seems at first sight.
5 The King's Speech: (2010) - 8.0
The King's Speech is a movie that performed incredibly well upon its release, both critically and commercially, and while Colin Firth had the lead role here, Timothy Spall was one of the major supporting characters.
He portrayed the famous Prime Minister, Winston Churchill in the film, which focused on King George VI and how he had to overcome his stammer in order to deliver a convincing speech, thanks to the help of a therapist.
4 Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2: (2011) - 8.1
Timothy Spall was involved in several of the Harry Potter movies, with the final installment in the franchise being the highest-rated of them all. Spall played the character of Peter Pettigrew, who is on the dark side of the major war, working with Lord Voldemort.
After initially disguising himself as Ron Weasley's rat, he finally gets unveiled in the third movie of the franchise, and from there, he goes on to have a major role, helping Lord Voldemort return to his physical form, losing his own hand to make it happen. This is a great character, which Spall plays to perfection, being cowardly, yet also having a real mean streak, which makes him incredibly scary.
3 The Street: (2006 - 2009) - 8.3
The Street was a series that brought a totally different story and set of characters to each individual episode. Each focused on a new house, all of which were on the same street, bringing some similarities to each episode throughout the season and showcasing the different personalities that found themselves in the same location.
Timothy Spall was involved in the fifth episode of the first season, titled "Asylum" in which he plays a taxi driver who ends up picking up an asylum seeker who doesn't speak English. However, when he doesn't know where to go, Spall's character, Eddie, ends up taking him to his own home, which creates huge problems in his own marriage.
2 Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: (1983 - 2004) - 8.4
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet is a comedy show set in Germany that is often seen as one of the best in the history of British television. The series follows a group of builders who head to Germany for work, with Timothy Spall taking on one of the lead roles as Barry.
The character is the electrician of the group, and he is often the butt of the jokes due to the fact he's seen as boring. However, he has some great romantic storylines within the show and is one of the best characters, bringing a lot of heart to the series.
1 Timothy Spall: Somewhere At Sea: (2011 - 2012) - 8.8
When it comes to Timothy Spall's highest-rated role, it is actually one where he simply gets to be himself. A true testament to how well-liked he is, his show, Timothy Spall: Somewhere At Sea, is his highest-rated IMDb credit.
The series follows Spall and his wife as they travel the British Coast on their own barge, visiting a variety of sights and tourist attractions along the way. It's a very scenic show, and while it's not the most action-packed in comparison to his other roles, it is a very informative and entertaining show that lasted for three seasons.
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