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Tim Robbins

Actor

Tim Robbins

Born October 16, 1958 in West Covina, California, USA61 films

Timothy Francis Robbins (born October 16, 1958) is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of Andy Dufresne in the prison drama film The Shawshank Redemption (1994).

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The Shawshank Redemption posterFirst watchThe Shawshank Redemption19948.7as Andy DufresneImprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to…View film

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Filmography

61 films as actor
  1. TBAMoral CapacityCliff
  2. 2027The Catch
  3. 2020JailbirdAndry Dufresne
  4. 2020VHYesSir Roger Handley III
  5. 2019Dark WatersTom Terp
  6. 2017Marjorie PrimeJon
  7. 2015A Perfect DayB
  8. 2015Welcome to MeDr. Daryl Moffet
  9. 2013Thanks for SharingMike
  10. 2013Life of CrimeFrank Dawson
  11. 2012Back to 1942Bishop Megan
  12. 2012Brunch VillageExcellency
  13. 2011Green LanternSenator Hammond
  14. 2011Cinema VeriteBill Loud
  15. 2008City of EmberLoris Harrow
  16. 2008The Lucky OnesFred Cheaver
  17. 2007NoiseDavid Owen
  18. 2007Then She Found MeTim Robbins
  19. 2006Tenacious D in The Pick of DestinyThe Stranger
  20. 2006Catch a FireNic Vos
  21. 2006Tenacious D: For the Ladies
  22. 2005The Secret Life of WordsJosef
  23. 2005Zathura: A Space AdventureDad (Mr. Budwing)
  24. 2005Embedded LiveSarge / Cove
  25. 2005War of the WorldsHarlan Ogilvy
  26. 2004Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyPublic TV News Anchor (uncredited)
  27. 2003Mystic RiverDave Boyle
  28. 2003Code 46William Geld
  29. 2002The Truth About CharlieHamilton Bartholomew
  30. 2001Human NatureNathan Bronfman
  31. 2001AntitrustGary Winston
  32. 2000High FidelityIan
  33. 2000Mission to MarsWoody Blake
  34. 1999Cradle Will RockVoice on Film Reel (voice) (uncredited)
  35. 1999Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeThe President
  36. 1999Arlington RoadOliver Lang
  37. 1997Nothing to LoseNick Beam
  38. 1994I.Q.Ed Walters
  39. 1994Prêt-à-PorterJoe Flynn
  40. 1994The Shawshank RedemptionAndy Dufresne
  41. 1994The Hudsucker ProxyNorville Barnes
  42. 1993Short CutsGene Shepard
  43. 1992Bob RobertsBob Roberts
  44. 1992The PlayerGriffin Mill
  45. 1991Jungle FeverJerry
  46. 1990Jacob's LadderJacob
  47. 1990Cadillac ManLarry
  48. 1989Erik the VikingErik
  49. 1989TwisterJeff
  50. 1989Miss FirecrackerDelmount Williams
  51. 1988TapeheadsJosh Tager
  52. 1988Bull DurhamEbby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
  53. 1987Five CornersHarry Fitzgerald
  54. 1986Howard the DuckPhil Blumburtt
  55. 1986Top GunMerlin
  56. 1985Fraternity VacationLarry "Mother" Tucker
  57. 1985The Sure ThingGary Cooper
  58. 1985Malice in WonderlandJoseph Cotten
  59. 1984No Small AffairNelson
  60. 1984Toy SoldiersBoe
  61. 1983Quarterback PrincessMarvin