Robbins studied drama at UCLA where he graduated with honors in 1981. That same year, he formed the Actors' Gang, an experimental ensemble that expressed radical political observations through the European avant-garde form of theater. He started film work in TV movies in 1983, but hit the big time in 1988 with his portrayal of the dimwitted fastball pitcher "Nuke" Laloosh in Bull Durham. Tall with baby-faced looks, he has the ability to play naive and obtuse (Cadillac Man and The Hudsucker Proxy) or slick and shrewd (The Player and Bob Roberts).
Has played in the "Hero's of Hockey" game at the National Hockey League's All-Star Game. Ranked #60 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997] His father, Gil Robbins, was a member of the folk music group The Highwaymen. His mother is actress Mary Robbins. Has a brother, David Robbins and sister Adele Robbins. Two sons with partner Susan Sarandon - Miles Guthrie Robbins & Jack Henry Robbins. He and Sarandon have been together since 1988. Grew up in Greenwich Village and graduated from Stuyvesant H.S. in New York City. By age 12, Robbins was already a member of the Theatre for the New City, an avant-garde acting troupe. As co-presenters of the Academy Awards in 1993, Tim and his partner, Susan Sarandon, seized a chance to bring public attention to the plight of a few hundred Haitians with Aids who had been interned in Guantanamo Bay. Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#94). [1995] Was kicked off his high school hockey team for fighting. A long-time Green Party member (along with partner Susan Sarandon), he was repeatedly criticized by other Hollywood stars for voting for Ralph Nader during the controversial 2000 election. He wrote a small essay about why he made the choice in the August edition of "The Nation", a monthly progressive magazine. [August 2001] After the September 11th attacks, Robbins was planning to fly out to New York City to be with Susan Sarandon and their children. Upon finding out that all flights were grounded, Robbins and a friend drove from Los Angeles to New York City in a 56 hour trip that began on the morning of September 12, 2001. LA Weekly cover story detailed his struggle taking creative control of The Actors' Gang, the theater company he founded in 1981. Many long-time members of the group left the company during the controversy. [August 2001] Considers himself the worlds biggest New York Rangers fan. He claims to own every highlight video released of their 1994 Stanley Cup Championship season. Attended anti-war rally in London on 15th February 2003. Called for Hollywood boycott of Elizabeth Hurley and Proctor & Gamble products in 2000 after she crossed a picket line to make a commercial for a P&G product. Said Robbins at a pro-union rally in New York, "We're bringing her (Hurley) to trial after this is over. She won't get away with it!" Brother of David Robbins and Adele Robbins. Son of actress Mary Robbins. Father of Miles Guthrie Robbins & Jack Henry Robbins. Grew up in Greenwich Village. Was considered for the role of Dr. Doom in Fantastic Four and Eddie Darko in Donnie Darko. Was considered for the role of Eddie Darko in Donnie Darko. At 6' 4 1/2", he is the tallest actor ever to have won an Oscar, along with John Wayne. The tallest actor ever nominated was James Cromwell at 6' 7". During an interview with Charlie Rose regarding the 10th year anniversary of The Shawshank Redemption, Robbins said he regarded that film and Bull Durham, Dead Man Walking, and Mystic River as the highlights of his career so far. He is an extremely huge New York METS fan. Graduated with honors from UCLA with a degree in drama (1981) Is good friends with John Cusack, in addition to being his co-star in 6 films: Bob Roberts, Cradle Will Rock, High Fidelity, The Player, The Sure Thing and Tapeheads Apparently "discovered" Jack Black, having given him his first film role in 'Bob Roberts' (1993) . The two remain good friends today and he has appeared in 3 films with him. Was considered for the role of Charles Van Doren in Quiz Show, when Steven Soderbergh was offered the opportunity to direct it. Revealed on The Colbert Report that of all the movies he's made, Bull Durham is his favorite. Was in attendance at Chris Penn's funeral Serves as the Artistic Director and also on the Board of Directors of The Actors' Gang theater company.