Tim Robbins

Full Name: Timothy Francis Robbins
Profession: Actor

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Biography: Tim Robbins is an American actor, director, and musician. He is known for his roles in The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and Mystic River (2003), the latter of which earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Also recognized for his directorial work in Dead Man Walking (1995), Robbins has contributed significantly to both film and theater.

Tim Robbins started acting at age 12 and later attended UCLA Film School, where he graduated with a BA in Drama. He founded the Actors' Gang theater group with college friends, including John Cusack. His early work includes roles in St. Elsewhere (1982) and Moonlighting (1985), leading to his film debut in No Small Affair (1984) and a notable role in Top Gun (1986).

The breakthrough role of Nuke LaLoosh in Bull Durham (1988), alongside Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner, brought Robbins into the spotlight. His performance in The Player (1992) won him a Golden Globe, and in the same year, he directed and starred in Bob Roberts (1992). It was his iconic role as Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption (1994), however, that most secured his legacy.

Following the success, Robbins won an Oscar for Mystic River (2003), and continued to be active in the industry, with roles in television series The Brink (2015) and Here and Now (2018), as well as the Apple TV+ series Silo (2023). He has remained involved with the Actors' Gang, directing films, plays, and episodes of HBO's Treme (2011-2012).

Robbins had a long-term relationship with Susan Sarandon, who he met on the set of Bull Durham. They had two sons and ended their relationship in 2009. He married Gratiela Brancusi in 2017, but they divorced in 2022.

Politically active, Robbins has supported various presidential campaigns and is known for his opposition to the 2003 Iraq invasion and criticism of COVID-19 lockdown measures. His political activism and public stances on issues like freedom of speech have influenced his work, including his role in Silo (2023).

Born: October 16, 1958
Birthplace: West Covina, California, USA
Age: 65 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra