Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins
Timothy Francis "Tim" Robbins is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer, activist and musician. He is well known for his portrayal of Andy Dufresne in the prison drama film The Shawshank Redemption. His other roles include Nuke LaLoosh in Bull Durham, Jacob Singer in Jacob's Ladder, Griffin Mill in The Player, and Dave Boyle in Mystic River, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and for directing films such as Dead Man Walking...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth16 October 1958
CityWest Covina, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.
If I'm a commodity, it wouldn't be a wise idea to buy stock in me - although, in the long run, maybe I'm a slow growth investment.
I don't care about Clinton's haircuts or his affairs or any of that stuff.
There are a great number of Republicans who are economically conservative but have hearts and a consciousness about their country.
I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships.
I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides.
I learned never to listen to acting teachers because they don't know what the hell they're talking about.
There is no question that [Dan] Quayle is an uneducated idiot. But someone, somewhere cleverly realized that the best diversion from Bush is to put on a clown show.
I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed.
There are dumb actors. But there are dumb politicians and dumb bakers.
Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.
I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing.
Notice what no one else notices and you'll know what no one else knows.
If you find yourself in a movie that you have questions about, it's not a compromise to your integrity.