History of Timothy Hutton in Timeline

Timothy Hutton is an American actor and filmmaker known for his distinguished career in Hollywood. He holds the record as the youngest recipient of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, an honor he received at the age of 20 for his role in the 1980 film "Ordinary People." Hutton has maintained a consistent presence in the film industry, appearing in notable movies such as "Taps," "The Falcon and the Snowman," and "The Dark Half." His enduring contributions to cinema have solidified his place as a respected figure in the entertainment world.

August 16, 1960: Birth of Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton was born on August 16, 1960.

1976: Move to Los Angeles and Acting Aspirations

At the age of 15, Timothy Hutton moved to Los Angeles to live with his father. While attending Fairfax High School, he discovered his passion for acting during a school production of "Guys and Dolls."

June 2, 1979: Death of Jim Hutton

Timothy Hutton's father, Jim Hutton, died from liver cancer on June 2, 1979, two days after his 45th birthday.

1979: Television Debut

Timothy Hutton began his acting career with roles in television movies, notably "Friendly Fire" and "The Best Place to Be" in 1979.

1980: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

At the age of 20, Timothy Hutton became the youngest recipient of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Ordinary People" (1980).

1980: Early Television Roles

Timothy Hutton continued to appear in television films, with roles in "Young Love, First Love" and "Father Figure" in 1980.

1981: Academy Award Acceptance Speech

During his Academy Award acceptance speech in 1981, Timothy Hutton acknowledged his late father, Jim Hutton.

1981: Release of "Taps"

Timothy Hutton starred in the drama film "Taps" which was released in 1981.

1983: Alleged Sexual Assault

Sera Johnston alleged that Timothy Hutton sexually assaulted her in 1983 when she was 14 and he was 22.

1984: Direction of Music Video

Timothy Hutton directed the music video for "Drive" by The Cars in 1984.

1985: Release of "The Falcon and the Snowman"

Timothy Hutton reunited with Sean Penn in the commercially successful film "The Falcon and the Snowman", released in 1985.

1986: Marriage to Debra Winger

Timothy Hutton married actress Debra Winger in 1986.

1989: Broadway Debut

Timothy Hutton made his Broadway debut in 1989, starring alongside Elizabeth McGovern in "Love Letters" and later in "Prelude to a Kiss" with Mary-Louise Parker and Barnard Hughes.

1990: Divorce from Debra Winger

Timothy Hutton and Debra Winger divorced in 1990.

1993: Release of "The Dark Half"

Timothy Hutton starred in the horror film "The Dark Half", released in 1993.

1996: Release of "Beautiful Girls"

In 1996, Timothy Hutton starred in the ensemble film "Beautiful Girls," which featured a notable early performance by Natalie Portman.

1997: Direction of "Digging to China"

Timothy Hutton directed the family film "Digging to China," which was released in 1997.

2000: Marriage to Aurore Giscard d'Estaing

Timothy Hutton married illustrator Aurore Giscard d'Estaing in 2000.

2001: Television Roles and "WW3"

Timothy Hutton starred in the television miniseries "WW3" in 2001.

2002: End of "A Nero Wolfe Mystery"

Timothy Hutton's time on the A&E television series "A Nero Wolfe Mystery" as Archie Goodwin ended in 2002.

2003: President of Players

Timothy Hutton became the president of Players, a New York actors' club, in 2003.

2006: Role in "Kidnapped"

Timothy Hutton played a lead role as Conrad Cain in the NBC series "Kidnapped" in 2006.

June 2008: Resignation from Players

Due to his work commitments in Los Angeles, Timothy Hutton resigned from his position as president of the New York actors' club, Players, in June 2008.

2008: Film Appearances

Between 2006 and 2008, Timothy Hutton appeared in 13 feature films.

2008: Start of "Leverage"

Timothy Hutton began his role as Nate Ford in the television series "Leverage" in 2008.

July 2009: Separation from Aurore Giscard d'Estaing

It was reported by Us Weekly in July 2009 that Timothy Hutton and Aurore Giscard d'Estaing had separated.

2010: Direction of "The House Rules" Music Video

Timothy Hutton directed the music video for "The House Rules" by Christian Kane in 2010.

2011: Groupon Super Bowl Commercial Controversy

A Groupon commercial featuring Timothy Hutton during the 2011 Super Bowl sparked public outrage for its portrayal of the Tibetan resistance movement, leading to its removal from rotation on February 10.

2012: End of "Leverage"

Timothy Hutton's role as Nate Ford in "Leverage" concluded in 2012.

2014: Role in "American Crime"

Timothy Hutton was cast alongside Felicity Huffman in the ABC crime drama "American Crime" in 2014.

November 2019: Sexual Assault Allegations

Sera Johnston filed a criminal complaint against Timothy Hutton, alleging that he had raped her in 1983. Hutton vehemently denied the accusations and filed a counter-complaint against Johnston for extortion.