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May 9, 2024 · Tim Robbins, American actor and director known for his versatility and for his outspoken liberal views. His notable films included Bull Durham (1988); The Shawshank Redemption (1994); Dead Man Walking (1995), a drama he directed; and Mystic River (2003), for which he won an Oscar. Learn more about his life and career.
Recognized by the Academy as both an actor and a director, Tim Robbins stands out in Hollywood not only for his 6'5" height, but also for his high-caliber, character-driven work and his career-long commitment to social issues.
Born in California, Robbins grew up in New York City, raised by his father who was a folk musician and his mother who was an actress. After acting in off-Broadway theater, Robbin bagged his first on-screen role as a terrorist in the TV show, ‘St. Elsewhere.’ Followed by that, he took up several minor roles in various television series and ...
Tim Robbins ranks among contemporary cinema's most acclaimed and provocative voices; a multifaceted talent, he has proved so adept at wearing the various hats of actor, writer, and director that no less a figure than the legendary filmmaker Robert Altman declared him the second coming of Orson Welles.
Tim Robbins. Actor: Mystic River. Born in West Covina, California, but raised in New York City, Tim Robbins is the son of former The Highwaymen singer Gil Robbins and actress Mary Robbins (née Bledsoe).
Cinema Verite. 2004 Winner Golden Globe. Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture. Mystic River. 1996 Nominee Golden Globe. Best Screenplay - Motion Picture. Dead Man Walking. 1994 Winner Special Award. Short Cuts.
In this remake of the 1963 film "Charade," Robbins supported in the calculating role of the duplicitous Mr. Bartholomew, in which he freely and gleefully borrowed from Walter Matthau's original characterization.Robbins followed up with one of the most compelling and lauded performances of his career in Clint Eastwood's "Mystic River" (2003).
