Timothy Olyphant
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1968-05-20
    • Born Place: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Tim Olyphant, 提摩西·奧利芬, Тімоті Оліфант, تیموتی اولایفانت

Timothy Olyphant

Timothy Olyphant, born on May 20, 1968, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an American actor with a diverse and acclaimed career in both film and television. Raised in Modesto, California, Olyphant was a competitive swimmer in his youth before pursuing acting. He made his off-Broadway debut in 1995 and won a Theatre World Award for his performance in "The Monogamist."Olyphant transitioned to film with early roles in "Scream 2," "Go," and "Gone in 60 Seconds," often portraying memorable antagonists. He gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Sheriff Seth Bullock in the HBO Western series "Deadwood" (2004-2006) and later reprised the role in the 2019 film "Deadwood: The Movie." His leading role as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens in the FX series "Justified" (2010-2015) earned him critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination. He recently returned to this role in the limited series "Justified: City Primeval" (2023).In film, Olyphant has starred in "Hitman," "Live Free or Die Hard," "The Crazies," and "A Perfect Getaway," among others. He also appeared in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and voiced the Spirit of the West in the animated film "Rango." In the 2025 action thriller "Havoc," Olyphant plays the character Vincent. His television work also includes notable roles in "Damages," "The Office," "Santa Clarita Diet," "The Mandalorian" as Cobb Vanth (a role he reprised in "The Book of Boba Fett"), and "Fargo." Known for his charismatic presence and ability to play both heroic and villainous roles with equal aplomb, Timothy Olyphant remains a respected and sought-after actor in Hollywood.

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