Timothy Olyphant
Deadwood, Justified, complex dramatic roles
Timothy David Olyphant (born May 20, 1968) is an American actor known for complex, often menacing roles in film and television. Born in Hawaii and raised in California, Olyphant trained at Brandeis University and received acting training in New York. He appeared in various films and television shows before achieving critical recognition through his role as Seth Bullock in the HBO series Deadwood (2004-2006), where he played a morally complex marshal dealing with personal demons and historical injustices. His performance earned widespread acclaim and established him as a serious dramatic actor capable of nuance and depth. Olyphant achieved further success as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens in the television series Justified (2010-2015), showcasing his ability to portray charismatic yet troubled characters. He has appeared in numerous films including Dreamland (2019) and has worked with acclaimed directors in both independent and mainstream productions. Olyphant is known for choosing interesting, complex roles over commercial blockbusters, maintaining credibility within the industry. His career demonstrates consistent excellence and artistic integrity in television and film.
Timothy McVeigh
Oklahoma City bomber, domestic terrorism
Timothy McGraw
Country music star, 'Live Like You Were Dying', 'Highway Don't Care'
Timothy Hutton
Oscar winner at 20, Ordinary People, actor and director
Timothy Shriver
Special Olympics chairman, disability rights advocate, Shriver family
Timothy Spall
Harry Potter actor, Mike Leigh collaborator, Mr. Turner
Timothy Dalton
James Bond actor, The Living Daylights, Licence to Kill
Timothy Leary
Psychologist, LSD advocate, counterculture icon, 'Turn on, tune in, drop out'
Entertainment
American
1968
Thinking about the name
Timothy
Greek origin
“From the Greek Timotheos, meaning 'one who honors God' or 'one who respects the divine.' Timothy has been a steadily favored name in Christian cultures since the apostolic era, when Paul wrote epistles to Timothy. It conveys intelligence, reliability, and spiritual depth while remaining accessible and classically timeless.”