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
This was a sham from the start and they knew it. And that's why they shouted us down - because they didn't want public opinion to grow against them because they knew they didn't have the facts to back it up.
Every day has been a joy on this movie,
I just have this unnatural fascination with Elvis. I guess it reminds me of how important perspective is. You know, watch out or you might wind up wearing really silly costumes with Hawaiian leis.
It is very inspiring and amusing how many people have come out in this genuine and spontaneous way to embrace peace and reject war. It reminds us there is a human and gentle spirit out there in this world.
Some days you have to grow up all at once.
A chill wind is blowing in this nation.
The story (is) about the common person who is able to rise to those acts of freedom, ... and oddly enough, history has not celebrated them.
I think she did great. I'm very proud of her. It's great for her, it's great for Broadway.
There is absolutely no way that I would enter that world. I would never run for office.
I love iconoclasts. I love individuals. I love people that are true to themselves, whatever the cost.
There's always someone telling you not to do something. The main thing is just to ignore them.
As we applaud the hard-edged realism of the opening battle scene of Saving Private Ryan, we cringe at the thought of seeing the same on the nightly news.We are told it would be pornographic.
Any journey in life, if not done for human reasons of understanding and love, would be a very empty and lonely one.
I'm not gangly; I'm very coordinated. I do have a bit of a baby face. But I guess that just means I'll be working longer.