MYSTIC RIVER (Drama)

Tim Robbins won his best supporting actor Oscar for his portrayal of Dave Boyle, a close friend of Jimmy Marcus who becomes a suspect in the murder of Jimmy's daughter.

Three childhood friends, Jimmy Marcus (Sean Penn), Sean Devine (Bacon) and Dave Boyle (Robbins) are together again after the brutal murder of Jimmy's eldest daughter, Katie.

About Tim Robbins (1958 - )

Tim Robbins grew up in Greenwich Village, New York, the son of actress Mary Robbins and musician Gil Robbins of the Highwaymen, with his siblings David and Adele. His acting talent emerged early. He was acting in an avant-garde acting troupe, the Theater for the New City by the age of 12. Tim Robbins graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City. Tim then went on to major in drama at UCLA and graduated with honors in 1981.

In 1983, Tim started his acting career in TV shows, like St. Elsewhere and films for TV. He started in movies as well in 1984, in NO SMALL AFFAIR. The critics first noticed Tim Robbins in the portrayal of civil rights worker Harry in FIVE CORNERS. However, the film that got Robbins noticed by the general public was BULL DURHAM, playing the not too bright young pitcher, Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh, a role that showcased his ability to play naive and obtuse, which works well with his handsome, baby-faced appeal.

During the BULL DURHAM filming Tim met Susan Sarandon, and they've been together ever since. Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon have two sons, Miles and Jack.

Tim Robbins went on to make many wonderful films, building his film repetoire and making a nice living at the same time.

Tim Robbins' other film credits include: