Tim Robbins

Acting

Freshness: Jan 18, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 16, 1958

Birth Place: West Covina, California, USA

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).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tim Robbins reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Tim Robbins's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 74% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tim Robbins remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in New York at the Movies, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tim Robbins Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tim Robbins's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

New York at the Movies (2002) movie poster

★10.0

New York at the Movies — Meryl Streep conducts us to a trip to New York City as presented in many films during the 20th Century, and how its cult

New York at the Movies

2002•History

★10.0

Bull Durham: Between the Lines (2002) movie poster

★10.0

Bull Durham: Between the Lines — Documentary about the making of the 1988 film with interviews with the cast and crew.

Bull Durham: Between the Lines

2002•Documentary

★8.7

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) movie poster

★8.7

The Shawshank Redemption — Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new li

The Shawshank Redemption

1994•Drama

★8.3

Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature (2001) movie poster

★8.3

Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature — Film critic and presenter Mark Kermode explores the fascination and praise audiences, fans and critics have behind the c

Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature

2001•Documentary

★8.0

★8.0

The Day My God Died — Filmed in Nepal and India this documentary presents the stories of young girls whose lives have been shattered by the ch

The Day My God Died

2003•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tim Robbins.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Nothing Compares	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	My Darling Vivian	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2019	Dark Waters: The Cost of Being a Hero	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Dark Waters	Tom Terp	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	The Creative Brain	Self	Hit	Similar →
2017	Marjorie Prime	Jon	Average	Similar →
2015	A Perfect Day	B	Hit	Similar →
2013	James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend	Self	Hit	Similar →
2012	Back to 1942	Bishop Megan	Hit	Similar →
2011	Revenge of the Electric Car	Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2011	Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2008	City of Ember	Loris Harrow	Average	Similar →
2008	The Lucky Ones	Fred Cheaver	Average	Similar →
2006	Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny	The Stranger	Hit	Similar →
2006	Catch a Fire	Nic Vos	Average	Similar →
2005	The Secret Life of Words	Josef	Hit	Similar →
2005	Zathura: A Space Adventure	Dad (Mr. Budwing)	Average	Similar →
2005	Embedded Live	Sarge / Cove	Hit	Similar →
2005	War of the Worlds	Harlan Ogilvy	Hit	Similar →
2004	WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception	Self	Hit	Similar →
2004	Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy	Public TV News Anchor (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2003	Orwell Rolls in His Grave	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2003	Mystic River	Dave Boyle	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	Code 46	William Geld	Average	Similar →
2003	The Day My God Died	Narrator (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	New York at the Movies	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Bull Durham: Between the Lines	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Last Party 2000	Self	Average	Similar →
2001	Human Nature	Nathan Bronfman	Average	Similar →
2001	Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	High Fidelity	Ian Raymond	Hit	Similar →
1999	Cradle Will Rock	Voice on Film Reel (voice) (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1999	Stephen King: Shining in the Dark	Self	Average	Similar →
1999	Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me	The President	Average	Similar →
1999	Arlington Road	Oliver Lang	Hit	Similar →
1997	Nothing to Lose	Nick Beam	Hit	Similar →
1996	The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera	Self	Average	Similar →
1994	The Shawshank Redemption	Andy Dufresne	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	The Hudsucker Proxy	Norville Barnes	Hit	Similar →
1993	Short Cuts	Gene Shepard	Hit	Similar →
1992	Bob Roberts	Bob Roberts	Hit	Similar →
1992	The Player	Griffin Mill	Hit	Similar →
1991	Jungle Fever	Jerry	Average	Similar →
1990	Jacob's Ladder	Jacob	Hit	Similar →
1988	Bull Durham	Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh	Hit	Similar →
1986	Top Gun	Merlin	Hit	Similar →
1985	The Sure Thing	Gary Cooper	Hit	Similar →
1985	Malice in Wonderland	Joseph Cotten	Hit	Similar →
1983	Quarterback Princess	Marvin	Hit	Similar →

Tim Robbins - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tim Robbins?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tim Robbins is "New York at the Movies" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tim Robbins acted in?

Tim Robbins has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tim Robbins?

Other notable films include "Bull Durham: Between the Lines", "The Shawshank Redemption", and "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature".