Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins (also credited as Timothy Francis Robbins) is an American screen artist celebrated for intelligent, emotionally grounded performances across film and television. Born on October 16, 1958, in West Covina, California, he has built a career that spans acting as well as work behind the camera as a writer, director, and producer.

Robbins is most widely recognized for playing Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption, a role that helped define his reputation for quiet intensity and moral complexity. He has continued to choose character-driven projects that balance mainstream reach with distinctive storytelling.

His filmography includes memorable turns in Bull Durham as Ebby Calvin “Nuke” LaLoosh, Mystic River as Dave Boyle, and War of the Worlds as Harlan Ogilvy. He also appears in High Fidelity (Ian Raymond), Arlington Road (Oliver Lang), Human Nature (Nathan Bronfman), and The Secret Life of Words (Josef), showcasing a range from drama and suspense to offbeat comedy.