Actor

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins’s screen credits include Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption, Merlin in Top Gun, and Harlan Ogilvy in War of the Worlds.

Born October 16, 1958 West Covina, California, USA5 movies on MoviHero

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A selection of released films from our catalog, with the credited role to help you choose.

The Shawshank Redemption

1994 · 2h 22m · Crime · Drama

See the performance as Andy Dufresne.

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Top Gun

1986 · 1h 50m · Action · Drama

See the performance as Merlin.

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War of the Worlds

2005 · 1h 57m · Adventure · Science Fiction

See the performance as Harlan Ogilvy.

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THE PERSON BEHIND THE ROLES

About Tim Robbins

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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On the Rungs of Jacob's Ladder
Self
2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self
2022
Nothing Compares
Self (archive footage)
2021
Val
Self (archive)
2020
Jailbird
Andry Dufresne
2020
My Darling Vivian
Self (archive footage)
2020
VHYes
Producer · Sir Roger Handley III
2019
Dark Waters: The Cost of Being a Hero
Self
2019
Dark Waters
Tom Terp
2019
45 Seconds of Laughter
Director
2019
The Creative Brain
Self
2017
Straws
Narrator (voice)
2017
Marjorie Prime
Producer · Jon
2017
Hot Winter: A Film by Dick Pierre
Producer
2015
Olmo and the Seagull
Producer
2015
A Perfect Day
B
2015
Welcome to Me
Dr. Daryl Moffet
2015
Words, Maps, Secrets and Other Things
Self - Actor
2014
Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Self
2013
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend
Self
2013
Thanks for Sharing
Mike
2013
Life of Crime
Frank Dawson
2013
Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story
Self
2013
Elena
Producer
2012
Back to 1942
Bishop Megan
2012
Brunch Village
Excellency
2011
Revenge of the Electric Car
Narrator (voice)
2011
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Self
2011
The Big Fix
Producer
2011
Cinema Verite
Bill Loud
2008
City of Ember
Loris Harrow
2008
The Lucky Ones
Fred Cheaver
2007
Noise
David Owen
2007
Then She Found Me
Tim Robbins
2007
The Team. The Time. The 2006 Mets
Narrator (voice)
2007
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
Self
2006
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
The Stranger
2006
Catch a Fire
Nic Vos
2006
Golden Venture
Narrator (voice)
2006
Tenacious D: For the Ladies
Actor
2005
The Secret Life of Words
Josef
2005
Zathura: A Space Adventure
Dad (Mr. Budwing)
2005
Embedded Live
Director · Writer · Producer · Sarge / Cove
2004
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception
Self
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Public TV News Anchor (uncredited)
2004
Mystic River: Beneath the Surface
Self
2003
Mystic River: From Page to Screen
Self
2003
Orwell Rolls in His Grave
Self (archive footage)
2003
Mystic River
Dave Boyle
2003
Code 46
William Geld
2003
The Education of Gore Vidal
Self
2003
The Day My God Died
Narrator (voice)
2002
The Truth About Charlie
Hamilton Bartholomew
2002
New York at the Movies
Self
2002
Bull Durham: Between the Lines
Self
2002
The Spectre of Hope
Producer
2001
Last Party 2000
Self
2001
Human Nature
Nathan Bronfman
2001
Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature
Self
2001
Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
Director
2001
Antitrust
Gary Winston
2000
Millennium Mets - The Story Of The 2000 National League Champions
Narrator (voice)
2000
The Coen Brothers
Self
2000
High Fidelity
Ian
2000
Mission to Mars
Woody Blake
2000
Altman on His Own Terms
Self
1999
Cradle Will Rock
Writer · Director · Producer · Voice on Film Reel (voice) (uncredited)
1999
Hidden Vulnerability: A Look Into the Making of 'Arlington Road'
Actor
1999
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
Self
1999
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
The President
1999
Arlington Road
Oliver Lang
1999
Making of Arlington Road
Self
1997
Nothing to Lose
Nick Beam
1996
The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera
Producer · Self
1995
Dead Man Walking
Director · Producer · Writer
1994
I.Q.
Ed Walters
1994
Prêt-à-Porter
Joe Flynn
1994
The Hudsucker Proxy
Norville Barnes
1993
Short Cuts
Gene Shepard
1993
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
Self
1992
Post No Bills
Actor
1992
Bob Roberts
Director · Writer · Bob Roberts
1992
The Player
Griffin Mill
1992
Robert Altman's Players
Self
1991
Jungle Fever
Jerry
1990
Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
Self
1990
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob
1990
Cadillac Man
Larry
1989
Erik the Viking
Erik
1989
Twister
Jeff
1989
Miss Firecracker
Delmount Williams
1988
Tapeheads
Josh Tager
1988
Bull Durham
Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
1987
Five Corners
Harry Fitzgerald
1986
Howard the Duck
Phil Blumburtt

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Andy Dufresne

The Shawshank Redemption

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Harlan Ogilvy

War of the Worlds

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Merlin

Top Gun

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Anthony Edwards

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Actor

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins’s screen credits include Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption, Merlin in Top Gun, and Harlan Ogilvy in War of the Worlds.

Born October 16, 1958 West Covina, California, USA5 movies on MoviHero

Explore movies

WHERE TO START

Where to start

A selection of released films from our catalog, with the credited role to help you choose.

The Shawshank Redemption

1994 · 2h 22m · Crime · Drama

See the performance as Andy Dufresne.

Open movie guide

Top Gun

1986 · 1h 50m · Action · Drama

See the performance as Merlin.

Open movie guide

War of the Worlds

2005 · 1h 57m · Adventure · Science Fiction

See the performance as Harlan Ogilvy.

Open movie guide

THE PERSON BEHIND THE ROLES

About Tim Robbins

GALLERY

Photos

Portraits of Tim Robbins.

MOVIHERO CREDITS

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Explore 5 movie guides, credited roles and upcoming releases.

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Showing 5 of 5 credits

More film credits 95 additional titles

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Showing 8 of 95 credits

2025
On the Rungs of Jacob's Ladder
Self
2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self
2022
Nothing Compares
Self (archive footage)
2021
Val
Self (archive)
2020
Jailbird
Andry Dufresne
2020
My Darling Vivian
Self (archive footage)
2020
VHYes
Producer · Sir Roger Handley III
2019
Dark Waters: The Cost of Being a Hero
Self
2019
Dark Waters
Tom Terp
2019
45 Seconds of Laughter
Director
2019
The Creative Brain
Self
2017
Straws
Narrator (voice)
2017
Marjorie Prime
Producer · Jon
2017
Hot Winter: A Film by Dick Pierre
Producer
2015
Olmo and the Seagull
Producer
2015
A Perfect Day
B
2015
Welcome to Me
Dr. Daryl Moffet
2015
Words, Maps, Secrets and Other Things
Self - Actor
2014
Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Self
2013
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend
Self
2013
Thanks for Sharing
Mike
2013
Life of Crime
Frank Dawson
2013
Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story
Self
2013
Elena
Producer
2012
Back to 1942
Bishop Megan
2012
Brunch Village
Excellency
2011
Revenge of the Electric Car
Narrator (voice)
2011
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Self
2011
The Big Fix
Producer
2011
Cinema Verite
Bill Loud
2008
City of Ember
Loris Harrow
2008
The Lucky Ones
Fred Cheaver
2007
Noise
David Owen
2007
Then She Found Me
Tim Robbins
2007
The Team. The Time. The 2006 Mets
Narrator (voice)
2007
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
Self
2006
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
The Stranger
2006
Catch a Fire
Nic Vos
2006
Golden Venture
Narrator (voice)
2006
Tenacious D: For the Ladies
Actor
2005
The Secret Life of Words
Josef
2005
Zathura: A Space Adventure
Dad (Mr. Budwing)
2005
Embedded Live
Director · Writer · Producer · Sarge / Cove
2004
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception
Self
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Public TV News Anchor (uncredited)
2004
Mystic River: Beneath the Surface
Self
2003
Mystic River: From Page to Screen
Self
2003
Orwell Rolls in His Grave
Self (archive footage)
2003
Mystic River
Dave Boyle
2003
Code 46
William Geld
2003
The Education of Gore Vidal
Self
2003
The Day My God Died
Narrator (voice)
2002
The Truth About Charlie
Hamilton Bartholomew
2002
New York at the Movies
Self
2002
Bull Durham: Between the Lines
Self
2002
The Spectre of Hope
Producer
2001
Last Party 2000
Self
2001
Human Nature
Nathan Bronfman
2001
Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature
Self
2001
Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
Director
2001
Antitrust
Gary Winston
2000
Millennium Mets - The Story Of The 2000 National League Champions
Narrator (voice)
2000
The Coen Brothers
Self
2000
High Fidelity
Ian
2000
Mission to Mars
Woody Blake
2000
Altman on His Own Terms
Self
1999
Cradle Will Rock
Writer · Director · Producer · Voice on Film Reel (voice) (uncredited)
1999
Hidden Vulnerability: A Look Into the Making of 'Arlington Road'
Actor
1999
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
Self
1999
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
The President
1999
Arlington Road
Oliver Lang
1999
Making of Arlington Road
Self
1997
Nothing to Lose
Nick Beam
1996
The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera
Producer · Self
1995
Dead Man Walking
Director · Producer · Writer
1994
I.Q.
Ed Walters
1994
Prêt-à-Porter
Joe Flynn
1994
The Hudsucker Proxy
Norville Barnes
1993
Short Cuts
Gene Shepard
1993
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
Self
1992
Post No Bills
Actor
1992
Bob Roberts
Director · Writer · Bob Roberts
1992
The Player
Griffin Mill
1992
Robert Altman's Players
Self
1991
Jungle Fever
Jerry
1990
Building 'Jacob's Ladder'
Self
1990
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob
1990
Cadillac Man
Larry
1989
Erik the Viking
Erik
1989
Twister
Jeff
1989
Miss Firecracker
Delmount Williams
1988
Tapeheads
Josh Tager
1988
Bull Durham
Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
1987
Five Corners
Harry Fitzgerald
1986
Howard the Duck
Phil Blumburtt