History of Timothy Busfield in Timeline
Timothy Busfield is an accomplished American actor and director known for his diverse roles across film and television. He gained recognition for his portrayals of Arnold Poindexter in "Revenge of the Nerds," Elliot Weston in "Thirtysomething," Mark in "Field of Dreams," and Danny Concannon in "The West Wing." His performance in "Thirtysomething" earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1991, highlighting his talent and contribution to the entertainment industry.
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1982: Understudy in Brighton Beach Memoirs
In 1982, Timothy Busfield began his professional career in theater, serving as an understudy to Matthew Broderick in "Brighton Beach Memoirs".
1982: Circle Repertory Company
In 1982, Timothy Busfield worked with Circle Repertory Company Off-Broadway.
1983: Cast in Reggie
In 1983, Timothy Busfield relocated to Los Angeles and joined the cast of ABC's short-lived sitcom "Reggie", an American adaptation of the BBC series "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin".
1984: Revenge of the Nerds Film Role
In 1984, Timothy Busfield gained recognition for his role as Arnold Poindexter in the comedy film "Revenge of the Nerds".
1986: Divorce from Radha Delamarter
In 1986, Timothy Busfield divorced his first wife, actress and director Radha Delamarter, with whom he had a son.
1986: End of Trapper John, M.D.
In 1986, Timothy Busfield's role as J.T. McIntyre on the CBS medical drama "Trapper John, M.D." concluded with the end of the series.
1987: Revenge of the Nerds II Film Role
In 1987, Timothy Busfield reprised his role as Arnold Poindexter in the comedy film "Revenge of the Nerds II".
1987: Cast in Thirtysomething
In 1987, Timothy Busfield was cast as Elliot Weston on the ABC drama "thirtysomething", which was his first major mature role.
1988: Marriage to Jennifer Merwin
In 1988, Timothy Busfield married fashion designer Jennifer Merwin, with whom he has two children.
1989: Appearance in Field of Dreams
In 1989, Timothy Busfield appeared as Mark, the antagonist, in "Field of Dreams".
1990: Broadway Debut and Directorial Debut
In 1990, Timothy Busfield replaced Tom Hulce as the lead in the Broadway production of "A Few Good Men". He also made his directorial debut on "thirtysomething", directing three episodes.
1991: Alleged Assault During Strays Filming
In 1991, American actress Claudia Christian alleged Busfield sexually assaulted her while filming the movie "Strays".
1991: Primetime Emmy Award
In 1991, Timothy Busfield won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in "Thirtysomething".
1991: Emmy Win for thirtysomething
In 1991, shortly before the series ended, Timothy Busfield won an Emmy for his performance in thirtysomething.
1992: Establishment of B Street Theatre
In 1992, Timothy Busfield and his brother Buck established the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, California, focusing on adult stage productions.
1992: Supporting Role in Sneakers
In 1992, Timothy Busfield had a supporting role in the film "Sneakers".
1992: Signed with Sacramento Smokeys
In the summer of 1992, Timothy Busfield signed as a pitcher with the semi-pro Sacramento Smokeys.
1993: Starring role in The Byrds of Paradise
From 1993 to 1994, Timothy Busfield starred as the head of the Byrd family in "The Byrds of Paradise" on ABC.
1993: Accusation of Sexual Assault
In 1993, a 16 year old female extra accused Busfield of sexual assault during filming for Little Big League.
1994: Settlement for Sexual Assualt Allegation
In 1994, Timothy Busfield faced an allegation of sexual assault, which resulted in a settlement for the alleged victim.
1994: Roles in Quiz Show and Little Big League
In 1994, Timothy Busfield had supporting performances in "Quiz Show" and the family sports film "Little Big League," where he played Lou Collins.
1994: Settlement of Lawsuit
In 1994, Timothy Busfield settled a lawsuit for an undisclosed amount after being accused of sexual assault by a 17-year-old female extra during the filming of "Little Big League" in 1993.
1996: Sexual Assault Allegation at B Street Theatre
In 1996, Busfield sexually assaulted a 16 year old intern while working at the B Street Theater.
1996: Role in Champs
In 1996, Timothy Busfield starred as one of several former high school athletes in the comedy-drama "Champs" on ABC.
1996: Payment to Law Firm
In 1996, Timothy Busfield was ordered to pay US$150,000 (equivalent to about $308,000 in 2025) to the Minneapolis law firm that had represented his accuser following the loss of his defamation suit.
1998: Directing Sports Night
Starting in 1998, Timothy Busfield split his time between acting and directing, helming multiple episodes of "Sports Night" on ABC until 2000.
2000: Directing and Guest Starring in Ed
From 2000 to 2004, Timothy Busfield directed multiple episodes of "Ed" on NBC and also served as co-executive producer and guest-starred as Ed's brother Lloyd.
2000: Last Season with Sacramento Smokeys
Timothy Busfield pitched for the Sacramento Smokeys until the 2000 season.
2002: Recurring Role in The West Wing and Directing Without a Trace
Starting in 2002, Timothy Busfield began a recurring role as Danny Concannon on "The West Wing". He also directed and executive produced the CBS drama "Without a Trace" from 2002 to 2009.
2007: Filing for Divorce from Jennifer Merwin
In 2007, Timothy Busfield and Jennifer Merwin filed for divorce.
2008: Executive Producer of Lipstick Jungle
In 2008, Timothy Busfield served as executive producer of "Lipstick Jungle" on NBC, which lasted until 2009.
2012: Groping Accusation
In 2012, Timothy Busfield was accused by a 28-year-old woman of groping her during a date at a movie theater in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office declined to file charges due to insufficient evidence, and Busfield claimed the contact was consensual.
2012: Sexual assault accusation
In 2012, Timothy Busfield was accused of groping a 28-year-old woman during a date at a movie theater in Los Angeles. Ultimately, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office declined to file charges due to insufficient evidence. Busfield maintained the contact was consensual.
April 24, 2013: Marriage to Melissa Gilbert
On April 24, 2013, Timothy Busfield married actress Melissa Gilbert in a private ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California.
2014: Guest Starring on Sleepy Hollow
From 2014 to 2015, Timothy Busfield guest-starred on "Sleepy Hollow" as Benjamin Franklin.
2016: Artist in Residence at Michigan State University
From 2016 to 2017, Timothy Busfield was an artist in residence at Michigan State University in East Lansing.
2017: Start of Employment as Personal Assistant
In 2017, a woman started working as a personal assistant for Busfield and his wife.
2018: Move to New York City
In late 2018, Timothy Busfield and Melissa Gilbert moved to New York City.
2019: Directing Guest Artist and Guest Starring in Dolly Parton's Heartstrings
In 2019, Timothy Busfield directed "Guest Artist", which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and launched Grand River Productions. He also guest-starred in "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings" as Logan Cantrell in the episode "Sugar Hill".
2019: End of Employment as Personal Assistant
In 2019, a woman ended her employment as a personal assistant to Busfield and his wife.
2020: Appearance on The George Lucas Talk Show and Voice Role in Marvel's Wastelanders: Star-Lord
In 2020, Timothy Busfield appeared as a guest during the "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" marathon fundraiser episode of "The George Lucas Talk Show" and voiced the title character in the Marvel/SiriusXM radio drama podcast series "Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord".
November 2022: Start of Alleged Abuse
The alleged abuse against the twin boys by Timothy Busfield reportedly began in November 2022, continuing until early 2024.
November 2024: Report to Authorities
In November 2024, the alleged abuse by Timothy Busfield was first reported by a University of New Mexico doctor, leading to an investigation.
2024: Induction into Sacramento Baseball Hall of Fame
In 2024, Timothy Busfield was inducted into the Sacramento Baseball Hall of Fame as a pitcher.
January 9, 2026: Arrest Warrant Issued
On January 9, 2026, a warrant was issued in New Mexico for Timothy Busfield's arrest following accusations of sexually assaulting twin boys on the set of the TV series "The Cleaning Lady".
January 14, 2026: Additional Abuse Report
On January 14, 2026, after the news of Timothy Busfield's sexual abuse charges became public, a man reported to law enforcement that Busfield had abused his then 16-year-old daughter years earlier, during an audition.
January 2026: Public Charges of Abuse
In January 2026, news of Timothy Busfield's sexual abuse charges were made public.
February 6, 2026: Criminal Sexual Contact Charges
On February 6, 2026, Timothy Busfield was charged with four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child by the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office in New Mexico, following the initial allegations and his dropping by Innovative Artists.
March 2026: Claudia Christian's Allegation
In March 2026, Claudia Christian alleged that Timothy Busfield sexually assaulted her in 1991 while filming "Strays". She reported the incident to law enforcement.
March 2026: Report of Sexual Assault at B Street Theatre
In March 2026, a now-adult woman reported to police that when she was a 16-year-old intern at the B Street Theatre in 1996, Timothy Busfield sexually assaulted her.
March 2026: Disturbing Encounter at Bookstore
In March 2026, a woman reported to law enforcement that while shopping for books for her children, she encountered Timothy Busfield, who made graphic comments and followed her to her car and another business, making her feel disturbed and aggressively pursued.
March 2026: Personal Assistant's Report
In March 2026, a woman who worked as a personal assistant for Timothy Busfield and his wife from 2017 to 2019 reported to police that Busfield made inappropriate comments, was manipulative, and touched her on her thighs, making her feel uncomfortable.
2026: Multiple Sexual Assault Allegations and Arrest
In 2026, Timothy Busfield faced multiple sexual assault allegations involving children, leading to his arrest. This resulted in being dropped by Innovative Artists.
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