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Timothy Busfield

Timothy Busfield TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
ENCMon, Nov 9, 6:20 AMSneakersBuy
AMCMon, Nov 9, 10:30 AMField of DreamsBuy
AMCTue, Nov 10, 2:17 AMField of DreamsBuy
BRAVOWed, Nov 11, 8:00 AMWest WingBuy
BRAVOWed, Nov 11, 9:00 AMWest WingBuy
BRAVOThu, Nov 12, 8:00 AMWest WingBuy
LMNThu, Nov 12, 2:00 PMWhen Secrets KillBuy
ENCFri, Nov 13, 4:30 AMSneakersBuy
BRAVOFri, Nov 13, 8:00 AMWest WingBuy
BRAVOFri, Nov 13, 9:00 AMWest WingBuy
USAFri, Nov 13, 10:00 PMWhite Collar NewBuy
USASat, Nov 14, 1:00 AMWhite CollarBuy
TNTSat, Nov 14, 2:00 AMStriking DistanceBuy
USASun, Nov 15, 11:05 AMWhite CollarBuy
FMCMon, Nov 16, 2:30 AMRevenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in ParadiseBuy
USAMon, Nov 16, 3:00 AMWhite CollarBuy
BRAVOMon, Nov 16, 9:00 AMWest WingBuy
USAMon, Nov 16, 11:05 PMWhite CollarBuy
BRAVOTue, Nov 17, 9:00 AMWest WingBuy
BRAVOWed, Nov 18, 9:00 AMWest WingBuy
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Timothy Busfield Biography

Timothy Busfield
  • Birth Place: Lansing, MI
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 06/12/1957, Gemini
  • Profession: Actor; director; producer
With everyman looks accentuated by unruly red locks, intermittent facial hair and a fluctuating frame, this character actor has carved out a career playing tormented professionals. Although he first made an impression as a violin-playing geek in the film Revenge of the Nerds, Busfield came to prominence on the small screen, first with a two-year stint as the title character's son on Trapper John, M.D. and then in an Emmy-winning turn as a stressed-out yuppie on the late-'80s drama thirtysomething. While on the show, Busfield launched a concurrent career behind the camera, helming a number of episodes and later directing and producing multiple series, including Ed and Without a Trace. He also appeared on Broadway in A Few Good Men and became friends with the show's playwright, Aaron Sorkin. Over the years, Sorkin gave Busfield plenty of work both behind (Sports Night) and in front of the camera (such as recurring roles on The West Wing and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip). In addition to his Hollywood work, Busfield and his brother run the B Street Theatre in Sacramento.
Timothy Busfield Fast Facts:
  • Played semi-pro baseball.
  • Made his movie debut in 1981's Stripes.
  • Grew a beard to look older (he was 29 at the time) when he auditioned for Elliot on thirtysomething.
  • West Wing castmate Joshua Malina is his brother-in-law.
    Timothy Busfield Relationships:
  • Willy Busfield - Son
  • Buck Busfield - Brother
  • Daisy Busfield - Daughter
  • Jennifer Merwin - Wife (separated)
  • Julia Busfield - Sister
  • Radha Delamarter - Ex-wife
  • Roger Busfield - Father
  • Samuel Clark Busfield - Son
  • Terry Schmit - Sister
  • Virginia Busfield - Mother

    • Timothy Busfield Awards:
  • 1989 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 1990 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 1991 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 1988 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee

  • College:
  • East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN (1978)
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