History of Tony Goldwyn in Timeline
"Anthony Howard Goldwyn is a multi-talented American artist involved in acting, singing, producing, directing, and political activism. He debuted in the horror film 'Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives' and gained recognition for his role in the thriller 'Ghost,' for which he received a Saturn Award nomination. Goldwyn's portrayal of historical figures like Harold Nixon in the film 'Nixon' and Neil Armstrong in the miniseries 'From the Earth to the Moon' earned him critical acclaim and awards attention, including a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination."
May 27, 1954: Birth of Jane Michelle Musky
Jane Michelle Musky, a production designer, was born on May 27, 1954. She would later marry Tony Goldwyn.
May 20, 1960: Birth of Anthony Howard Goldwyn
Anthony Howard Goldwyn was born on May 20, 1960. This marks the beginning of his life and eventual career in acting, singing, producing, directing, and political activism.
1986: Debut in "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives"
Tony Goldwyn made his acting debut in 1986 as Darren in the slasher film "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives".
1987: Marriage to Jane Michelle Musky
Tony Goldwyn married production designer Jane Michelle Musky in 1987. The couple have two daughters together, Anna and Tess.
1990: Breakthrough Role in "Ghost"
In 1990, Tony Goldwyn had his breakthrough role as Carl Bruner in the fantasy thriller film "Ghost," starring alongside Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. His performance earned him a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.
1992: Off-Broadway Appearance in "Spike Heels"
Tony Goldwyn appeared in the Off-Broadway play "Spike Heels" at Second Stage Theatre in 1992. The production also starred Kevin Bacon and Julie White.
1995: Portrayal of Harold Nixon
Tony Goldwyn portrayed Harold Nixon in the 1995 biographical film "Nixon." His performance in the film earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
1998: Role in "From the Earth to the Moon"
In 1998, Tony Goldwyn starred as astronaut Neil Armstrong in the HBO miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon," which chronicled the Apollo program.
1999: Voice Acting in Disney's "Tarzan"
In 1999, Tony Goldwyn voiced the title character in Disney's animated feature film "Tarzan." The film, a critical and commercial success, grossed over \$400 million worldwide. He reprised the role for the video games "Disney's Tarzan Untamed" and "Kingdom Hearts."
1999: Voice Acting in Disney's "Tarzan"
Tony Goldwyn provided the voice for the main character in Disney's animated film "Tarzan" in 1999. The film was a major commercial success, grossing over \$400 million worldwide.
2003: Role in "The Last Samurai"
Tony Goldwyn appeared as Colonel Bagley in the 2003 historical drama film "The Last Samurai," set in 19th-century Japan and starring Tom Cruise.
2006: Off-Broadway Appearance in "The Water's Edge"
Tony Goldwyn starred alongside Kate Burton in Theresa Rebeck's play "The Water's Edge" at Second Stage Theatre in the summer of 2006. He played the role of J.D. Sheldrake, a philandering business executive.
2009: Role in "The Last House on the Left"
In 2009, Tony Goldwyn played the character Johnathon "John" Collingwood in the horror film "The Last House on the Left," a remake of the 1972 film of the same name.
June 23, 2010: Release of "Promises, Promises" Cast Recording
The cast recording for the Broadway musical "Promises, Promises," in which Tony Goldwyn played the role of J.D. Sheldrake, was released on June 23, 2010. The recording featured Goldwyn on three tracks.
April 25, 2012: Performance in "The Sound of Music" at Carnegie Hall
On April 25, 2012, Tony Goldwyn took on the role of Captain von Trapp in a concert performance of "The Sound of Music" at Carnegie Hall. The benefit concert featured a star-studded cast, including Laura Osnes as Maria, Stephanie Blythe as the Mother Abbess, Brooke Shields as Baroness Schraeder, and Patrick Page as Max.
2012: Starring Role in "Scandal"
Tony Goldwyn starred as President Fitzgerald Grant III in the ABC legal and political drama series "Scandal" from 2012 to 2018. In addition to his acting role, he also directed several episodes of the series, which earned him a Peabody Award.
2013: Role in "Outlaw Prophet"
In 2013, Tony Goldwyn was cast as Warren Jeffs in the Lifetime original film "Outlaw Prophet." The film is based on the true story of Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
2014: Appearance in the "Divergent" Film Series
Tony Goldwyn appeared as Andrew Prior in the first two films of the "Divergent" series, "Divergent" (2014) and "Insurgent" (2015).
2014: Role in "Divergent"
Tony Goldwyn appeared as Andrew Prior, the father of characters Caleb (Ansel Elgort) and Tris (Shailene Woodley), in the dystopian science fiction film "Divergent" released in 2014.
2015: Appearance in the "Divergent" Film Series
Tony Goldwyn appeared as Andrew Prior in the first two films of the "Divergent" series, "Divergent" (2014) and "Insurgent" (2015).
2015: Casting in "The Belko Experiment"
Tony Goldwyn was cast in James Gunn's horror thriller film "The Belko Experiment" in 2015.
2016: Support for Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign
As an avid supporter of Hillary Clinton, Tony Goldwyn directed a commercial in 2016 to support her presidential campaign. The commercial featured his "Scandal" co-star Kerry Washington, along with Viola Davis, Ellen Pompeo, and Shonda Rhimes.
June 2018: Casting in "Chambers"
In June 2018, Tony Goldwyn was cast as Ben Lefevre in the Netflix supernatural horror series "Chambers."
2018: Starring Role in "Scandal"
Tony Goldwyn starred as President Fitzgerald Grant III in the ABC legal and political drama series "Scandal" from 2012 to 2018. In addition to his acting role, he also directed several episodes of the series, which earned him a Peabody Award.
January 2021: Hosting the "Virtual Parade Across America"
Tony Goldwyn served as the host for the "Virtual Parade Across America" that aired on various television networks during Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021. The parade was organized by the Biden Inaugural Committee.
2021: Role in "King Richard"
Tony Goldwyn portrayed Paul Cohen in the 2021 biographical sports drama "King Richard." The film, centered around the Williams sisters and their father Richard Williams, earned critical acclaim and several accolades, and Goldwyn's performance garnered him a second Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
2023: Narration of Alice Roosevelt Longworth's Autobiography
In 2023, Tony Goldwyn lent his voice to narrate an audiobook recording of the autobiography of Alice Roosevelt Longworth, the eldest daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, for Audible. He also portrayed Theodore Roosevelt in the audiobook.
March 14, 2024: Joining the Cast of "Law & Order"
Tony Goldwyn joined the cast of "Law & Order" as Manhattan District Attorney Nicholas Baxter. His first appearance in the role aired on March 14, 2024.
2024: Role in "Law & Order"
Starting in 2024, Tony Goldwyn took on the role of Manhattan District Attorney Nicholas Baxter in the NBC legal drama series "Law & Order." His portrayal of the character marked his return to the franchise after previously appearing in "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."