"It's Not Just About You" | Timothy Spall on Acting

Timothy Spall, the star of Harry Potter and The Party, talks about tackling challenging roles and his principal acting influences.
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[@stevecox7075]

He is a magnificent actor.

[@elcoveney6459]

Such wisdom and integrity. Very inspiring and humble and a very talented actor at that.

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

Wow, his natural voice is so different from what I've heard him in.

[@mattengland653]

One of the true maestro character actors working today. The man’s range is incredible. It’s amazing to hear how a subtle nudge into acting is all it took.

[@mitzipepall3075]

Love you, Mr Spall. Have seen every single thing you have done. Marvelous.

[@RHarish]

Curious if you have listened to "The Devil is an Englishman"?

[@Shade571]

He was cast as the Cowardly Lion in Wizard of Oz That’s probably why he got cast as Peter Pettigrew lol

[@rosierennie5867]

His Natural voice is rather charming to me, I dont know what it is about it but I love it

[@billk9856]

One of the true greats.

[@davidclowsley8081]

Fantastic actor. Brilliant character renditions. Quality performances every time. Much underrated. Followed Mr Spalls work from his beginnings. The best.

[@kelman727]

I know Tim hates hearing this... ...but it’s still a shock to hear he’s not really a Brummie (albeit he’s married to one).

[@shugaroony]

Haha yeah who knew Barry would turn out to be one of our acting titans! His range, especially in the Leigh films, is extraordinary. Was also excellent playing Albert Pierrepoint.

[@simonprice293]

bostin lol

[@EricPollarrd]

U could tell he wasn't Brummie in AWP cuz he would pronounce "after" and "bath" like a southerner. Always irritated me and made me wonder why the hell the director didn't tell him to say "afftah" and "baffff"

[@frederick5926]

Battersea boy sarff London born and bread

[@carolking6355]

He is such a brilliant, kind man ❤

[@plauditecives]

I had no idea this is his natural speaking voice. I always thought it was one of his repertoire of accents.

[@acemanhomer1]

Even just the way he speaks about acting and how to compose yourself, he seems like a nice genuine guy. Hope that's not just good acting ;) lol

[@guineagirl5413]

Barry the brummie! Love Timothy Spall. Was amazing in Auf Wiedersehen Pet! Hasn't played a bad part.

[@eogoneill]

Loved everything hes been in...

[@joaquingaitanbetancor2465]

Peter Pettigrew

[@frogstamper]

Truly one of Britain's greats.

[@jarrodyuki7081]

i see him in so many movies.

[@adamuzumaki98]

Wormtail!

[@morgancockram9833]

He’s lost so much weight

[@iandelaunay5232]

Like

[@shugaroony]

I personally think he looks gaunt and a bit unwell due to it. Hope his health is fine and he'll adjust to his weight loss, but it does take a lot of getting used to, not seeing him chubby!

[@MadDiMoody7]

In 1996 Timothy was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, but has since been in remission.

[@jasonkey7559]

2 Cents losing weight ain't all ways a good thing. Depends what's causing you to lose weight like an underlying health problem.

[@trefwoordpunk2225]

@@jasonkey7559 He did have poor health for a long time, but he has been open about his weight loss being simply due to eating less and getting a bit more excercise. In fact his poor health may have been more the cause of his weight gain in the past, so his current weight is a double blessing.

[@benrosn8154]

Tim Spall fantastically encapsulates a character

[@youaremylifepictures4680]

I never get used to him not being Barry Taylor

[@inamorata966]

Lord Emsworth! Capital!

[@lewisgreen1633]

Should be a Sir by now..

[@jacquelineloaring2438]

Tim is a South London boy.

[@dannyoneill5516]

Battersea if my memory serves me right?

[@bodzio_stawski187]

Leo Beenhakker!

[@nadunwijesinghe965]

Scabbers is that u?

[@Rikegile]

Wow, Tim must’ve lost a lot of weight back in the past. He must be eating healthy I pressume

[@StephenHopkinsRum]

He looks scary with the major weight lost I mean 💀

[@johnetherington6801]

Cancer does that to any man folks☝️still a marvellous actor 😉

[@bradleymiller437]

not even a minor part of the video but I've never understood the point of speaking with your hands. you speak with your words. so speak with your words. your body language is worthless. use your words and communicate what you mean.😊

[@manthasagittarius1]

Hard to know where to start with how wrong that is. Go and get an intro look at the huge sub-field of study in psychology called nonverbal communication. Actors, politicians, police master and exploit it; the rest of us just live it every waking moment.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

He looks so fragile.. so weak..