Timothy Hutton
ActingAbout Timothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton (born August 16, 1960) is an American actor. He is the youngest actor to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, which he won at the age of 20 for his performance as Conrad Jarrett in Ordinary People (1980). Hutton has since appeared regularly in feature films and on television, with featured roles in the drama Taps (1981), the spy film The Falcon and the Snowman (1985), and the horror film The Dark Half (1993), among others. Between 2000 and 2002, Hutton starred as Archie Goodwin in the A&E drama series A Nero Wolfe Mystery. Between 2008 and 2012, he starred as Nathan "Nate" Ford on the TNT drama series Leverage. He also had a role in the first season of the Amazon streaming drama series Jack Ryan and the Netflix drama series The Haunting of Hill House. He has received several accolades and awards including an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actor, and Satellite Award for Best Ensemble: Television.
Timothy Hutton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Timothy Hutton reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Timothy Hutton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Timothy Hutton'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 Zelda, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Timothy Hutton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Timothy Hutton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Timothy Hutton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BRATS | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Glorias | Leo Steinem | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Beautiful Boy | Dr. Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | All the Money in the World | Oswald Hinge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration | Conrad Jarrett / Ordinary People (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Multiple Sarcasms | Gabriel | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Ghost Writer | Sidney Kroll | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lymelife | Charlie Bragg | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Stephanie Daley | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Last Mimzy | David Wilder | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Good Shepherd | Thomas Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Heavens Fall | Samuel Leibowitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Kovak Box | David Norton | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Avenger | Frank McBride | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Last Holiday | Matthew Kragen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Turning Green | Bill the Breaker | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kinsey | Paul Gebhard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Making of Nero Wolfe | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Secret Window | Ted Milner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sunshine State | Jack Meadows | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Deterrence | Marshall Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Archie Goodwin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The General's Daughter | Colonel William Kent | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within | Aldrich Ames | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Substance of Fire | Martin Geldhart | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mr. and Mrs. Loving | Richard Loving | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beautiful Girls | Willie Conway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | French Kiss | Charlie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Zelda | F. Scott Fitzgerald | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Dark Half | Thad Beaumont / George Stark | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Donner Party | voice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Q & A | Al Reilly | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Torrents of Spring | Dimitri Sanin | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Betrayed | Juggler at the Fair (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Made in Heaven | Mike Shea / Elmo Barnett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Turk 182! | Jimmy Lynch | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Christopher Boyce | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Cars: Heartbeat City | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Iceman | Dr. Stanley Shephard | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Daniel | Daniel Isaacson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Taps | Cadet Major Brian Moreland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Long Way Home | Donald Branch Booth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Friendly Fire | John Mullen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Father Figure | Jim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Ordinary People | Conrad Jarrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Sultan and the Rock Star | Paul Winters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Young Love, First Love | Derek Clayton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | And Baby Makes Six | Jason Kramer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Best Place to Be | Tommy Callahan | Super Hit | Similar → |
Timothy Hutton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Timothy Hutton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Timothy Hutton is "Zelda" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Timothy Hutton acted in?
Timothy Hutton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Timothy Hutton?
Other notable films include "And Baby Makes Six", "Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration", and "Young Love, First Love".