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Tim Robbins

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Tim Robbins
Born
Timothy Francis Robbins

(1958-10-16) October 16, 1958 (age 66)
Alma materUCLA School of Theater, Film and Television of the University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., Drama, 1981)
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer, screenwriter, activist, musician
Years active1979–present
Height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
PartnerSusan Sarandon (1988–2009)
Websitetimrobbins.net

Timothy Francis Robbins (born October 16, 1958) is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer, activist, and amateur musician. He has won many awards in his career, including the Academy Award in 2004 for his work in Mystic River.

He was born in West Covina, Los Angeles County and raised in New York City. He was the partner of actress Susan Sarandon from 1988 to 2009.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1984 Toy Soldiers Boe
No Small Affair Nelson
1985 Fraternity Vacation Larry "Mother" Tucker
The Sure Thing Gary Cooper
1986 Howard the Duck Phil Blumburtt Nominated — Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor
Top Gun Lt. Samuel "Merlin" Wells
1988 Five Corners Harry
Bull Durham Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
Tapeheads Josh Tager
1989 Erik the Viking Erik
Miss Firecracker Delmount Williams
Twister Jeff
1990 Jacob's Ladder Jacob Singer
Cadillac Man Larry
1991 Jungle Fever Jerry
1992 Bob Roberts Bob Roberts Also writer and director
Bronze Award for Best Actor at the Tokyo International Film Festival
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
The Player Griffin Mill Best Actor Award (Cannes Film Festival)
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Nominated — BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1993 Short Cuts Gene Shepard Golden Globe Special Award for Ensemble Cast
Volpi Cup for Best Ensemble Cast
1994 I.Q. Ed Walters
Prêt-à-Porter Joe Flynne Title in English: Ready to Wear
National Board of Review Award for Best Cast
The Shawshank Redemption Andy Dufresne Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
The Hudsucker Proxy Norville Barnes
1995 Dead Man Walking Writer and director
Golden Aphrodite Award at the Love is Folly International Film Festival
Humanitas Prize for Feature Film Category
Palm Springs International Film Festival Award for Best Director
Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
Prize of the Guild of German Art House Cinemas
Reader Jury of the "Berliner Morgenpost"
Nominated — Academy Award for Best Director
Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
Nominated — Golden Berlin Bear Award for Best Film
1997 Nothing to Lose Nick Beam
1999 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me The President
Cradle Will Rock Voice on Film Reel Uncredited voice; also writer and director
Gran Angular Award for Best Director
Gran Angular Award for Best Film
Istanbul International Film Festival Award for International Competition
National Board of Review Special Achievement in Filmmaking Award
Nominated — Palme d'Or (1999 Cannes Film Festival)
Arlington Road Oliver Lang/William Fenimore
2000 Mission to Mars Woodrow "Woody" Blake
High Fidelity Ian "Ray" Raymond
2001 Antitrust Gary Winston
Human Nature Dr. Nathan Bronfman
The Party's Over Himself
2002 The Truth About Charlie Lewis Bartholomew
2003 Mystic River Dave Boyle Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cast
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated — BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominated — Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated — National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated — Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated — Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated — Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated — Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
Code 46 William Geld
2004 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Public News Anchor Uncredited cameo
2005 The Secret Life of Words Josef ADIRCAE Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role
Nominated — Barcelona Film Award for Best Actor (Millor Actor)
Nominated — Cinema Writers Circle Award for Best Actor (Mejor Actor)
War of the Worlds Harlan Ogilvy
Zathura: A Space Adventure Mr. Budwing Cameo
2006 Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny The Stranger
Catch a Fire Nic Vos
2007 Noise David Owen
2008 The Lucky Ones Fred Cheaver
City of Ember Loris Harrow
2011 Green Lantern Senator Robert Hammond
2012 Back to 1942 Father Megan
Thanks for Sharing Mike
2013 Life of Crime Frank Dawson
2014 Welcome to Me Dr. Moffat
2015 A Perfect Day B
2017 Marjorie Prime Jon
2019 VHYes Sir Roger Handley III
Dark Waters Tom Terp Post-production

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