Tim Minchin
Biography
Tim Minchin is a British-Australian performer whose career spans musical comedy, acting, and songwriting. Born in Northampton and raised in Perth, he studied contemporary music at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Early on he wrote music for documentaries and theater, then gained attention with his 2005 show Darkside, which earned him the Perrier award for best newcomer in Edinburgh. He has toured internationally and released live recordings. His stage work includes Judas in the 2012 arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and roles in Hamlet and Amadeus. He supplied songs and lyrics for Matilda the Musical, which won Olivier and Tony Awards, and for Groundhog Day The Musical. On screen he played Friar Tuck in Robin Hood (2018), voiced Pretty Boy in Back to the Outback (2021), and co-wrote and starred in the TV series Upright from 2019 to 2022.
51years old
Turns 52 on October 7in 358 days
- Born Northampton
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Timothy David Minchin (birth name)Also credited as Tim David Minchin
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 11 years2012 to 2023
Every film, newest first
- 2023ScarygirlIMDb rating 5.3
- 2021Back to the OutbackIMDb rating 6.5
- 2018Robin HoodIMDb rating 5.4
- 2013The UnbelieversIMDb rating 6.9
- 2012Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena TourIMDb rating 7.8
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Big break
Minchin has said he went into comedy naively, since he had not seen a live comedy gig before he performed in one. His break-out show Darkside won the inaugural Festival Directors' Award at the 2005 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Behind the camera
In 2008 the Royal Shakespeare Company asked Minchin to write music and lyrics for Matilda the Musical. He had also, in the early 2000s, sought the Dahl estate's approval for a musical of the book for youth theater in Australia.
A first
Minchin hosted Prom 40 on Saturday 13 August 2011 at the Royal Albert Hall, which was the first BBC Comedy Promenade Concert.
Tim Minchin movies on Netflix
Worked with
Tim Minchin made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Sam Neill's page
Bill Pullman's page
Guy Pearce's page
Jamie Foxx's page
Cameron Diaz's page
Sarah Silverman's page
Otto BathurstDirector, 1 film, 2018
All films by Otto Bathurst
Clare KnightDirector, 1 film, 2021
All films by Clare Knight
Harry CrippsDirector, 1 film, 2021
All films by Harry Cripps
Awards
Eleven awards and honors from 2005 to 2020.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2020 | Member of the Order of Australia | Won | |
| 2016 | Helpmann Award for Best Original Score | Matilda the Musical | Won |
| 2016 | Logie Award for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor | The Secret River | Won |
| 2013 | Whatsonstage.com Awards | Jesus Christ Superstar | Won |
| 2012 | Laurence Olivier Awards | Matilda the Musical | Won |
| 2010 | Chortle Awards | Won | |
| 2009 | Green Room Awards | Won | |
| 2009 | Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer | Won | |
| 2007 | U.S. Comedy Arts Festival Award | Won | |
| 2005 | Edinburgh Fringe Festival Perrier Comedy Award | Won | |
| 2005 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award | Darkside | Won |
Online
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