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Tim Minchin is a Actor and Scriptwriter Australien born on 7 october 1975 at Northampton (United-kingdom)
Timothy David "Tim" Minchin (born 7 October 1975) is an Australian comedian, actor, and musician. He was born in Northampton, England, but raised in Perth, Western Australia.
Minchin is best known for his musical comedy, including six CDs, five DVDs, and live comedy shows that he has performed internationally. He has appeared on television in Australia, Britain, and the United States. After growing up in Perth, he attended the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), before moving to Melbourne in 2002. His show Darkside launched him into the public eye, achieving critical success at the 2005 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the 2005 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In 2013, Minchin played the role of rock star Atticus Fetch on Showtime's Californication.
Minchin has a background in theatre and has appeared in various stage productions, in addition to some small acting roles on Australian TV. A documentary film about Minchin, Rock N Roll Nerd (directed by Rhian Skirving), was released theatrically in 2008 and broadcast by ABC1 in 2009. He is the composer and lyricist of the Olivier Award-winning, Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated show Matilda the Musical, based on the Roald Dahl book Matilda.
In 2013, UWA awarded Minchin the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters for his contribution to the arts, recognising his outstanding achievements and worldwide acclaim as a leading composer, lyricist, actor, writer, and comedian.
He was educated at the private Christ Church Grammar School and started learning piano at the age of eight, but gave it up after three years because he did not enjoy the discipline. He redeveloped an interest in the instrument after he started writing music with his brother Dan Minchin, a guitarist, but still describes himself as a "hack pianist... a 'more you practise, the better you get' kind of guy". Minchin graduated from UWA in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theatre, and from WAAPA in 1998 with a Diploma of Music (Commercial Music). In 2013, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters from UWA.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Sarah. They have two children: a daughter, Violet, and a son, Caspar. Minchin often refers to his relationships in his songs and stand-up routines.
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Birth name Timothy David Minchin
Nationality Australie
Birth 7 october 1975 (48 years) at Northampton (United-kingdom)
Awards Laurence Olivier Award
Nationality Australie
Birth 7 october 1975 (48 years) at Northampton (United-kingdom)
Awards Laurence Olivier Award
Minchin is best known for his musical comedy, including six CDs, five DVDs, and live comedy shows that he has performed internationally. He has appeared on television in Australia, Britain, and the United States. After growing up in Perth, he attended the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), before moving to Melbourne in 2002. His show Darkside launched him into the public eye, achieving critical success at the 2005 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the 2005 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In 2013, Minchin played the role of rock star Atticus Fetch on Showtime's Californication.
Minchin has a background in theatre and has appeared in various stage productions, in addition to some small acting roles on Australian TV. A documentary film about Minchin, Rock N Roll Nerd (directed by Rhian Skirving), was released theatrically in 2008 and broadcast by ABC1 in 2009. He is the composer and lyricist of the Olivier Award-winning, Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated show Matilda the Musical, based on the Roald Dahl book Matilda.
In 2013, UWA awarded Minchin the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters for his contribution to the arts, recognising his outstanding achievements and worldwide acclaim as a leading composer, lyricist, actor, writer, and comedian.
Biography
Minchin was born in Northampton, England, to Australian parents and raised in Perth, Western Australia. His father David Ellison Minchin and grandfather Max Ellison Minchin were surgeons in Perth, descendants of R. E. Minchin, founding director of Adelaide Zoo.He was educated at the private Christ Church Grammar School and started learning piano at the age of eight, but gave it up after three years because he did not enjoy the discipline. He redeveloped an interest in the instrument after he started writing music with his brother Dan Minchin, a guitarist, but still describes himself as a "hack pianist... a 'more you practise, the better you get' kind of guy". Minchin graduated from UWA in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theatre, and from WAAPA in 1998 with a Diploma of Music (Commercial Music). In 2013, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters from UWA.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Sarah. They have two children: a daughter, Violet, and a son, Caspar. Minchin often refers to his relationships in his songs and stand-up routines.
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Robin Hood (2018)
, 1h56Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Adventure
Actors Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Eve Hewson, Jamie Dornan, Ben Mendelsohn, Tim Minchin
Roles Friar Tuck
Rating53%
De retour en Angleterre, Robin des Bois découvre que sa patrie est régentée par un tyran. Sous la domination du shérif de Nottingham, le peuple est contraint de payer toujours plus d’impôts. Robin des Bois, Lady Mariane et un groupe de dissidents, armeront la révolte.
The Unbelievers (2013)
, 1h17Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about religion
Actors Ricky Gervais, Cameron Diaz, Woody Allen, Penn Jillette, Ian McEwan, Eddie Izzard
Roles Self
Rating68%
Two Fists, One Heart (2009)
, 1h45Genres Drama, Action, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films, Boxing films
Actors Daniel Amalm, Jessica Marais, Ennio Fantastichini, Tim Minchin, Costas Kilias, Paul Pantano
Roles Tom
Rating58%
The film follows Anthony Argo, an Italian Australian boxer who is pushed by his Sicilian father and trainer to attain success in the ring. However, when he meets Kate, a girl from the other side of the tracks, he begins to see the violence of boxing differently and turns his back on his father's dreams to be with her. However, when one his father's students turns his back on him, Anthony begins to train harder than ever for the biggest fight of his life.
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So F**king Rock Live (2008)
, 2h6The show contains Minchin's trademark blend of comedic songs and poetry linked by short segments of observational comedy. It features many of the songs that have helped contribute to Minchin's popularity, including Peace Anthem For Palestine, which he himself has stated is his favourite song to perform. In the mammoth two hour performance, he tackles a series of issues including the theory of natural selection, babies and his worries about sex.