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Timothy Olyphant: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Timothy David Olyphant
  • Birth Place: Honolulu, HI
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/20/1968, Taurus
  • Profession: Actor
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Timothy Olyphant Fast Facts:
  • Was a member of USC's swim team and ranked nationally in the 200-meter individual medley.
  • Started acting after randomly taking a beginner's acting class in college.
  • In 1996, won the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance for the off-Broadway play The Monogamist.
  • To prepare for the role of Bullock in Deadwood, learned to ride and lasso from real-life rodeo riders; said he patterned the character in part on roles played by Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce in L.A. Confidential.
  • Drew inspiration for his Justified character Raylan Givens from the writings of Elmore Leonard and conversations with U.S. Marshals.
  • Timothy Olyphant Relationships:
  • Henry - Son
  • Vivian - Daughter
  • Alexis Knief - Wife
  • Grace Katherine - Daughter
  • Katherine Wright - Mother
  • Timothy Olyphant Awards:
  • 2006 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2010 Genie Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 2011 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • College:
  • University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

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