Tim Robbins
Actor and director of 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Born
October 16th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor, director, and screenwriter with a career spanning decades. Achievements include acclaimed performances in 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'Mystic River'. Directed and wrote films such as 'Dead Man Walking', which received numerous accolades. Contributed to theater through works with the Actors Gang, a company he co-founded.
Played Andy Dufresne in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Directed 'Dead Man Walking', winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Mystic River'
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