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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), Still Crazy (1998), Nicholas Nickleby (2002), The Last Samurai (2003), Enchanted (2007), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), The Damned United (2009), The King's Speech (2010), Ginger and Rosa (2012), Denial (2016), and The Party (2017). He voiced Nick, a cynical, portly rat in Chicken Run (2000). He played Peter Pettigrew in five Harry Potter films, from Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) to Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010). Spall has collaborated with director Mike Leigh, making six films together: Home Sweet Home (1982), Life is Sweet (1990), Secrets & Lies (1996), Topsy-Turvy (1999), All or Nothing (2002), and Mr. Turner (2014). Spall won great acclaim for his performance in the last of these for his portrayal as J. M. W. Turner winning him the Best Actor Award at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. He starred in the television documentary Timothy Spall: ...at Sea (2010–2012) and in 2019 he appeared as Lord Arthur Wallington in the 6-part BBC Cold War drama Summer of Rockets.
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for John Hughes in Rebels with a Cause: The Brat Pack Story
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"Rebels with a Cause: The Brat Pack Story" dives deep into the lives and careers of the iconic group of young actors who reshaped Hollywood in the 1980s. From their early struggles to their meteoric rise to fame, the film explores how Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall, and others captivated audiences with their raw talent and magnetic personalities. Set against the backdrop of the Reagan era, the biopic chronicles their journey from outsiders to cultural icons, challenging conventions both on-screen and off. Audiences will witness the highs and lows of their personal lives, navigating fame, friendship, and the pressures of being young stars in a cutthroat industry. At the heart of the story are their groundbreaking films — from "The Breakfast Club" to "St. Elmo's Fire" — that not only defined a genre but also resonated deeply with a generation grappling with identity, love, and societal expectations. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and recreated moments, viewers will experience the emotional rollercoaster of their lives, from the highs of box office success to the lows of tabloid scrutiny and personal turmoil.
