Career Timeline of Timothy Busfield: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Timothy Busfield built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Timothy Busfield is an accomplished American actor and director, widely recognized for his portrayal of Elliot Weston in the critically acclaimed television drama 'thirtysomething,' a role that earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. His extensive career in television includes notable appearances in series such as 'The West Wing,' 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,' and 'For Life.' Beyond his work in front of the camera, Busfield has established a successful career as a director, helming numerous episodes for various television shows and independent films. With a background rooted in theater, he has demonstrated versatility across stage, film, and television, maintaining a steady presence in the entertainment industry for several decades. His contributions reflect a commitment to both performance and production, cementing his status as a seasoned professional in Hollywood.
1982: Collaboration with Circle Repertory Company
In 1982, Timothy Busfield began working with the Circle Repertory Company for his Off-Broadway theatrical ventures.
1982: Professional Theater Debut
In 1982, Timothy Busfield launched his professional acting career by working as an understudy to Matthew Broderick in the stage production of Brighton Beach Memoirs.
1983: Television Acting Debut in Reggie
In 1983, Busfield moved to Los Angeles and secured a role in the ABC sitcom Reggie, which was an American adaptation of the British television series The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin.
1984: Breakthrough in Film and Television
In 1984, Timothy Busfield gained significant recognition for his role as Arnold Poindexter in the film Revenge of the Nerds and began his tenure on the medical drama Trapper John, M.D. as J.T. McIntyre.
1986: Conclusion of Television Role
In 1986, Timothy Busfield finished his multi-year run playing the character J.T. McIntyre upon the conclusion of the CBS medical drama Trapper John, M.D.
1987: Reprising Role in Sequel
In 1987, Timothy Busfield returned to his recognizable character of Arnold Poindexter by starring in the sequel Revenge of the Nerds II.
1987: Cast in thirtysomething
In 1987, Timothy Busfield secured his first significant mature television role when he was cast as Elliot Weston in the ABC drama series thirtysomething.
1990: Broadway Lead and Directorial Debut
During 1990, Busfield took over the lead role from Tom Hulce in the Broadway play A Few Good Men and also launched his career as a television director by helming three episodes of thirtysomething.
1991: Primetime Emmy Award Win
In 1991, Timothy Busfield was honored with a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance on the television show Thirtysomething.
1992: Establishment of B Street Theatre
In 1992, Timothy Busfield and his brother Buck founded the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, California, which focused specifically on producing professional stage performances for adult audiences.
1992: Joined the Sacramento Smokeys
In the summer of 1992, Timothy Busfield began his tenure as a pitcher for the semi-pro baseball team known as the Sacramento Smokeys.
1993: Starring role in The Byrds of Paradise
In 1993, Timothy Busfield began his role as the head of the Byrd family in the ABC television series The Byrds of Paradise, a show that ran until 1994.
1996: Role in Champs
In 1996, Timothy Busfield appeared as one of several former high school athletes in the ABC comedy-drama series titled Champs.
1998: Directing work on Sports Night
Beginning in 1998 and continuing through 2000, Timothy Busfield began splitting his professional time between acting and directing, helming multiple episodes of the series Sports Night.
2000: Concluded tenure with the Sacramento Smokeys
By the end of the 2000 season, Timothy Busfield finished his nine-season stint with the Sacramento Smokeys, having accumulated a pitching record of 30 wins and 12 losses.
2000: Directing and producing Ed
In 2000, Busfield began working on the NBC series Ed as a director and co-executive producer, while also guest-starring as the character Lloyd, a role he continued until 2004.
2002: Executive Producing and Directing Without a Trace
Starting in 2002, Timothy Busfield began his work as an executive producer and director for the CBS drama series Without a Trace, a role he continued until 2009 while also occasionally appearing on-screen as the lawyer for the character Jack Malone.
2008: Executive Producing Lipstick Jungle
In 2008, Timothy Busfield took on the role of executive producer for the NBC television series Lipstick Jungle, a position he held through 2009.
2014: Guest appearance on Sleepy Hollow
In 2014, Timothy Busfield began his guest-starring role as Benjamin Franklin on the television series Sleepy Hollow.
2015: Conclusion of Sleepy Hollow guest role
Timothy Busfield concluded his guest-starring role as Benjamin Franklin on the television show Sleepy Hollow in 2015.
2016: Artist in Residence at Michigan State University
During the 2016 academic year, specifically the 2016-17 term, Timothy Busfield served as an artist in residence at Michigan State University located in East Lansing.
2019: Directing Guest Artist and Founding Grand River Productions
In 2019, Timothy Busfield directed the film Guest Artist, which had its premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Additionally, he co-founded the production company Grand River Productions alongside Jeff Daniels and his wife, Melissa Gilbert.
2020: 2020 Professional Appearances and Voice Acting Projects
During 2020, Timothy Busfield made a guest appearance on The George Lucas Talk Show during a special fundraiser episode dedicated to the series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and he also performed the voice of the lead character in the Marvel and SiriusXM audio drama production titled Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord.
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