Timothy Francis Robbins was born on October 16, 1958. He is an acclaimed American actor known for iconic roles such as Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption, Jacob Singer in Jacob's Ladder, and garnered an Academy Award and Golden Globe for his work in Mystic River. Robbins is also recognized for his roles in Top Gun, Bull Durham, Erik the Viking, I.Q., Nothing to Lose, and Green Lantern. His prowess extends to directing with his successful films Bob Roberts and Dead Man Walking for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Additionally, he had significant roles in television, notable parts including Secretary of State Walter Larson in the HBO comedy The Brink and Bernard Holland in the Apple TV+ series Silo.

Starting his acting career at Theater for the New City, Robbins developed his craft and went on to establish the Actors' Gang, an experimental theater group, after graduation. His early television appearances include St. Elsewhere and Moonlighting, but his breakthrough role came through the baseball film Bull Durham. Robbins has showcased his depth as an actor in a variety of genres and roles, encompassing everything from Hollywood thrillers to comical films. Beyond acting, Robbins has written, produced, and directed several films with robust social content, such as Dead Man Walking. An accolade that has cemented his place in cinematic history was winning the Best Supporting Actor Oscar and the SAG Award for his role in Mystic River. His artistic contributions extend to music, with the album Tim Robbins & The Rogues Gallery Band and world tour, and to directing episodes of the HBO series Treme.