Tim Minchin
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 7, 1975 in Northampton, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1996–2027 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 75 credits in database
Biography
Timothy David Minchin is a British-Australian musician, actor, comedian, writer, composer, songwriter, pianist, and director. Born on October 7, 1975, in Northampton, England, he was raised in Perth, Western Australia. Minchin began performing musical comedy in 2005 at the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne. Throughout his career, he has released six CDs and five DVDs while performing live shows internationally across Australia, the United Kingdom, and North America. His professional credits include appearances on television in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Notable projects associated with his career include Californication, Larrikins, and Tim Minchin and the Heritage Orchestra. He has received recognition for his work, including the Director’s Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Perrier Award for Best Newcomer.
Career overview
Timothy David Minchin is a British-Australian musician, actor, comedian, writer, composer, songwriter, pianist, and director. Born on October 7, 1975, in Northampton, England, he was raised in Perth, Western Australia. Minchin began his career in musical comedy in 2005, performing at the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne. His early work included the show Darkside, which earned him the Director’s Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Later that same year, he received the Perrier Award for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Throughout his career, Minchin has performed live comedy shows internationally across Australia, the United Kingdom, and North America. His professional output includes the release of six CDs and five DVDs. As an actor and performer, he has appeared on television in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His credits include appearances in projects such as Californication, Larrikins, and Tim Minchin and the Heritage Orchestra. With 55 known credits in the film and television industry, Minchin continues to work in various capacities as a performer and creator.
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Full Filmography
75 titles- Zac Power (2027) as Nigel Spade (voice)
- Sam Pang Tonight (2025) as Guest
- Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (2024) as Self
- Gary Barlow's Wine Tour (2024) as Self
- Hold Me: A Hellblazer Story (2024) Original Music Composer
- Creative Types with Virginia Trioli (2024) as Self
- The Artful Dodger (2023) as Darius Cracksworth
- Scarygirl (2023) as Chihoohoo (voice)
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Musical
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Songs
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Lyricist
- The Horne Section TV Show (2022) as Tim Minchin
- Frankly (2022) as Self
- Science Friction (2022) as Self
- Tim Minchin: Back (2022) as Himself
- Tim Minchin: Back (2022) Writer
- The Cheap Seats (2021) as Self
- Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) as Busker K. Bushy, Esq (voice)
- Back to the Outback (2021) as Pretty Boy (voice)
- Back to the Outback (2021) Songs
- Russell Howard Stands Up to the World (2021) as Self
- Tim Minchin: Apart Together Live At Trackdown Studios (2020) as Vocals/Piano/Rhodes/Guitar
- Tim Minchin: Apart Together Live At Trackdown Studios (2020) Producer
- Upright (2019) as Lachlan 'Lucky' Flynn
- Upright (2019) Original Music Composer
- Upright (2019) Executive Producer
- Upright (2019) Writer
- Upright (2019) Director
- Upright (2019) Creator
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
- Robin Hood (2018) as Friar Tuck
- Squinters (2018) as Paul
- Back to Earth: Stargazing Live (2018) as Self
- The Russell Howard Hour (2017) as Self
- Groundhog Day - The Musical (2017) Lyricist
- Anh's Brush with Fame (2016) as Himself
- Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) as Self
- Matilda & Me (2016) as Himself
- No Activity (2015) as Jacob
- The Secret River (2015) as Smasher
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Guest Quizmaster
- The Unbelievers (2013) as Self
- Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour (2012) as Judas Iscariot
- The Genius of Roald Dahl (2012) as Himself
- Tim Minchin: BBC Comedy Prom 2011 (2011) as Tim Minchin
- Tim Minchin and the Heritage Orchestra (2011) as Himself
- Tim Minchin and the Heritage Orchestra (2011) Writer
- Storm (2011) as Self
- Storm (2011) Writer
- Tim Minchin: Vs The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (2011) as Himself
- Conan (2010) as Self
- The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010) as Self
- Let's Dance for Sport Relief (2010) as Self - Judge
- The Lost Thing (2010) as Narrator (voice)
- Tim Minchin, Live: Ready For This? (2010) as Himself
- Tim Minchin, Live: Ready For This? (2010) Writer
- Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (2009) as Self - Contestant
- Two Fists, One Heart (2009) as Tom
- Tim Minchin: Ready for This? (2009) as Himself
- Tim Minchin: Ready for This? (2009) Writer
- Tim Minchin: So F**king Rock Live (2008) as Self
- Tim Minchin: So F**king Rock Live (2008) Writer
- Rock n' Roll Nerd (2008) as Himself
- Californication (2007) as Atticus Fetch
- Californication (2007) as Jesus
- Tim Minchin: So Live (2007) as himself
- Tim Minchin: So Live (2007) Producer
- Tim Minchin: So Live (2007) Writer
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Host
- Larrikins as Andrew (voice)
- Larrikins Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tim Minchin best known for?
Tim Minchin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sam Pang Tonight (2025), Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (2024), How to Murder a Millionaire (1990), The Artful Dodger (2023).
When and where was Tim Minchin born?
Tim Minchin was born on October 7, 1975 in Northampton, England, UK.
How many credits does Tim Minchin have?
Tim Minchin has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2027.
What is Tim Minchin's background in cinema and television?
Timothy David Minchin is a British-Australian musician, actor, comedian, writer, composer, songwriter, pianist, and director. Born on October 7, 1975, in Northampton, England, he was raised in Perth, Western Australia. Minchin began performing musical comedy in 2005 at the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne. Throughout ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (2024) as Self — aged about 48
- The Artful Dodger (2023) as Darius Cracksworth — aged about 47
- Upright (2019) as Lachlan 'Lucky' Flynn — aged about 43
- The Russell Howard Hour (2017) as Self — aged about 41
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Guest Quizmaster — aged about 37
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 27
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