Tim Robbins - Actor Profile

Tim Robbins

Acting
Updated: May 09, 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).

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Tim Robbins Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tim Robbins reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Tim Robbins's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Tim Robbins's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Planned Improvisation, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tim Robbins Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Planned Improvisation (null) movie poster
★10.0

Planned Improvisation: In the following documentary, produced in 2016, actor Tim Robbins, author and screenwriter Michael Tolkin, production de

Planned Improvisation

★10.0
Nelson Mandela Redrawn (2014) movie poster
★10.0

Nelson Mandela Redrawn: This fascinating documentary unfolds in reverse telling the story of Mandela from the old man to the rural child. With c

Nelson Mandela Redrawn

2014•Documentary
★10.0
Golden Venture (2006) movie poster
★10.0

Golden Venture: The film chronicles the ongoing struggles of passengers who were aboard the Golden Venture, an immigrant smuggling ship

Golden Venture

2006•Documentary
★10.0
Straws (2017) movie poster
★10.0

Straws: STRAWS is a short documentary about plastic straw litter and how we can make a sea of change...one straw at a time.

Straws

2017•Documentary
★10.0
Millennium Mets - The Story Of The 2000 National League Champions (2000) movie poster
★10.0

Millennium Mets - The Story Of The 2000 National League Champions: It began in Tokyo, Japan with the first regular season game ever played outside North America and ended in the heart of

Millennium Mets - The Story Of The 2000 National League Champions

2000•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Tim Robbins has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 On the Rungs of Jacob's Ladder Self Super Hit Similar →
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 Straws Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Nelson Mandela Redrawn Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend Self Hit Similar →
2012 Brunch Village Excellency Super Hit Similar →
2011 Revenge of the Electric Car Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone Self Hit Similar →
2007 The Team. The Time. The 2006 Mets Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny' Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny The Stranger Hit Similar →
2006 Golden Venture Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2006 Tenacious D: For the Ladies - Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Secret Life of Words Josef Hit Similar →
2005 Embedded Live Sarge / Cove Hit Similar →
2004 WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception Self Hit Similar →
2004 Mystic River: Beneath the Surface Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Mystic River: From Page to Screen Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Orwell Rolls in His Grave Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Mystic River Dave Boyle Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Education of Gore Vidal Self Super Hit 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 Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 Millennium Mets - The Story Of The 2000 National League Champions Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Coen Brothers Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 High Fidelity Ian Raymond Hit Similar →
2000 Altman on His Own Terms Self Super Hit Similar →
1999 Hidden Vulnerability: A Look Into the Making of 'Arlington Road' - Super Hit Similar →
1999 Making of Arlington Road Self Super Hit Similar →
1999 Arlington Road Oliver Lang Hit Similar →
1996 The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera Self Hit 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 →
1993 Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Post No Bills - Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Player Griffin Mill Hit Similar →
1992 Robert Altman's Players Self Hit Similar →
1990 Jacob's Ladder Jacob Hit Similar →
1986 Top Gun Merlin Hit Similar →
1985 Malice in Wonderland Joseph Cotten Super Hit Similar →
1983 Quarterback Princess Marvin Hit Similar →
N/A Planned Improvisation Self Super 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 "Planned Improvisation" 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 "Nelson Mandela Redrawn", "Golden Venture", and "Straws".

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