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Tim Robbins
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Robbins at the Berlin Film Festival 2013
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Timothy Francis Robbins
October 16, 1958 West Covina, California, U.S.
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| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
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Gratiela Brancusi
(m. 2017; div. 2022) |
| Partner(s) | Susan Sarandon (1988–2009) |
| Children | 2, including Miles Robbins |
| Awards | Full list |
Timothy Francis Robbins (born October 16, 1958) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is famous for his roles in many movies. These include playing Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption (1994). He also played Jacob Singer in Jacob's Ladder (1990).
Tim Robbins won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his part in Mystic River (2003). He also won another Golden Globe for his role in The Player (1992). He has directed films like Bob Roberts (1992) and Dead Man Walking (1995). For Dead Man Walking, he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Director.
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Tim Robbins' Early Life and Education
Tim Robbins was born in West Covina, California. He grew up in New York City. His mother, Mary Cecelia, was a musician. His father, Gil Robbins, was a singer and actor. Tim has two sisters and a brother, David Robbins, who is a composer.
His family moved to Greenwich Village when he was young. His father was part of a folk music group called The Highwaymen. Tim started acting in theater when he was twelve. He joined the drama club at Stuyvesant High School. After high school, he studied at SUNY Plattsburgh. Later, he moved back to California. He studied at the UCLA Film School. He earned a degree in Drama in 1981.
Tim Robbins' Acting and Directing Career
Tim Robbins began his acting career at Theater for the New City. He performed in summer street theater shows. After college, he started an experimental theater group. It was called The Actors' Gang. He founded it in Los Angeles with college friends in 1981.
Early Acting Roles
In 1982, he appeared in the TV show St. Elsewhere. He had small parts in films like No Small Affair (1984). He also guest-starred in an episode of Moonlighting. Robbins played "Mother" in Fraternity Vacation (1985). He was Lt. Samuel "Merlin" Wells in Top Gun (1986). His big break came in the baseball film Bull Durham (1988). He played pitcher Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh. He starred alongside Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner in this movie.
Directing and Major Film Roles
Robbins played a film executive in Robert Altman's movie The Player (1992). Critics praised his performance. He won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival. He also directed and wrote his first film, Bob Roberts (1992). This film was a mockumentary about a political candidate.
He then starred with Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption (1994). This movie was based on a Stephen King story. Robbins has also directed films with strong social messages. One example is Dead Man Walking (1995). This film was about capital punishment. It starred Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn. He received an Oscar nomination for Best Director for this film.
His next directing project was Cradle Will Rock (1999). It was a musical set during the Great Depression. Robbins also appeared in thrillers like Arlington Road (1999) and Antitrust (2001). He also acted in comedies such as Nothing to Lose (1997).
Recent Work and Music
After winning an Oscar, Robbins took on various roles. He played a blind man in The Secret Life of Words (2005). He was also in Catch a Fire (2006). In 2006, he directed a play based on George Orwell's novel 1984. This play was performed in many places around the world.
Robbins appeared in The Lucky Ones and City of Ember (both 2008). He played Senator Hammond in the superhero film Green Lantern (2011).
In 2010, Robbins released a music album. It was called Tim Robbins & The Rogues Gallery Band. He went on a world tour with his band. He had written these songs over 25 years.
He also directed two episodes of the HBO series Treme. This show was about people in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. In 2013, he was a judge at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival. In 2023, he starred in the Apple TV+ series Silo.
Tim Robbins' Personal Life
In 1988, Tim Robbins started a relationship with actress Susan Sarandon. They met while filming Bull Durham. They have two sons together: John Henry and Miles Robbins. Their relationship ended in 2009.
Robbins later married Gratiela Brancusi in 2017. They separated in 2020, and their divorce was finalized in 2022.
Political Views and Activism
Tim Robbins has always been open about his political views. He supported Ralph Nader's presidential campaign in 2000. In 2007, he campaigned for Senator John Edwards. He also spoke in support of Bernie Sanders in 2016.
Robbins was against the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Because of his views, a celebration for his film Bull Durham was canceled. His co-star Kevin Costner defended Robbins. Costner said that expressing opinions is important for democracy.
In 2023, Robbins shared his thoughts on COVID-19 lockdowns. He believed they limited freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. He said his character in the TV series Silo, a leader who stops disagreement, was inspired by politicians who supported lockdowns.
Filmography
Awards and nominations
Images for kids
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Tim Robbins at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival
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Robbins at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival
See also
In Spanish: Tim Robbins para niños
