Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins is an American actor and filmmaker known for leading roles in *The Shawshank Redemption* and *Mystic River*, the latter earning him an Academy Award.
He also wrote and directed *Dead Man Walking*.
His long partnership with actress Susan Sarandon and his outspoken progressive politics have kept him in public conversation beyond his film work.
Film about minor leaguers
- Mystic RiverTidal river near Boston
- Jacob's LadderScriptural stairs to paradise
- War of the WorldsFictional extraterrestrial invasion narrative
- Top GunPremier combat aviator
Academy's golden award
- performanceCarrying out a task
- methodOrderly way of doing
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
monologue · audition · rehearsal · improv · dramatic · comedic · leading man · supporting
Unified group or outfit
- stageRaised performance platform
- playwrightAuthor of stage dramas
- Los AngelesSouthern California metropolis
- artistic directorOrganization's creative leader
repertory · experimental · political theater · live performance · troupe · collaborative · community · outreach
One who makes movies
- auteurDirector with total control
- screenwriterAuthor of film scripts
- politicalOf government matters
- satiricalMocking through exaggeration
indie · vision · storytelling · casting · editing · producer
Favoring reform and innovation
- politicalOf government matters
- liberalOpen to reform
- antiwarOpposed to armed conflict
- social justiceFair distribution of opportunities
outspoken · advocacy · protest · causes · humanitarian · controversial · commentary · Democratic
Bull Durham
Film about minor leaguers
- Mystic RiverTidal river near Boston
- Jacob's LadderScriptural stairs to paradise
- War of the WorldsFictional extraterrestrial invasion narrative
Oscar
Academy's golden award
- performanceCarrying out a task
- methodOrderly way of doing
- characterNature, symbol, or role
ensemble · monologue · audition · rehearsal · improv · dramatic · comedic · leading man · supporting · Golden Globe
ensemble
Unified group or outfit
- stageRaised performance platform
- playwrightAuthor of stage dramas
- Los AngelesSouthern California metropolis
artistic director · repertory · experimental · political theater · live performance · troupe · collaborative · community · outreach · production
filmmaker
One who makes movies
- auteurDirector with total control
- screenwriterAuthor of film scripts
- politicalOf government matters
satirical · indie · vision · storytelling · casting · editing · producer
progressive
Favoring reform and innovation
social justice · outspoken · advocacy · protest · causes · humanitarian · controversial · commentary · Democratic
- Famous Tims
Tim RobbinsJon Voight
James Woods · Clint Eastwood · Chuck Norris · Gary Sinise · Bruce Willis
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Joe Pesci · Al Pacino · Robert De Niro · Sylvester Stallone · Vin Diesel