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Timothy Bottoms
Timothy James Bottoms (born August 30, 1951) is a renowned American actor and film producer. He catapulted into prominence after playing the lead role in several notable movies. Some of his most recognized works include 'Johnny Got His Gun' (1971); 'The Last Picture Show' (1971), where he, along with co-stars Cybill Shepherd and Jeff Bridges rose to fame; 'The Paper Chase' (1973), and the disaster film 'Rollercoaster' (1977). In his career, he also remarkably portrayed President George W. Bush in multiple movies and sitcoms. Bottoms was born in Santa Barbara, California and a graduate of Santa Barbara High School in 1970, where he nurtured his acting and singing skills during various theater productions. Before his debut in the film industry in 1971, he performed in Dalton Trumbo's 'Johnny Got His Gun' and marked his significant presence with his brother Sam in 'The Last Picture Show'. Bottoms is also famous for his impersonation ability of President George W. Bush in several productions. Through an acting career that spans five decades, he seamlessly ventured into both tragic and comic roles. In 2023, he added another feather in his cap by releasing a novel 'The Pier', published by Tall Tales Press.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Timothy James Bottoms
Born: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: August 30, 1951
Occupations: Actor, Producer
Years Active: 1970-present
Children: 4
Spouses: Alicia Cory, Marcia Morehart
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Awards and Nominations Received by Timothy Bottoms
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Movies Featuring Timothy Bottoms
The Last Picture Show
Johnny Got His Gun
The Paper Chase
The Shed
Tar
Welcome to the Men's Group
Invaders from Mars
BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
I Married Who?
Held for Ransom
DC 9/11: Time of Crisis
The $cheme
Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don’t
Holiday in Handcuffs
Ike: Countdown to D-Day
Deceit
East of Eden
Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
Escape
Tin Man
The Census Taker
What Waits Below
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun
Return from the River Kwai
Hambone and Hillie
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
The Fantasist
Mio in the Land of Faraway
The Drifter
The Sea Serpent
The Other Side of the Mountain: Part II
Top Dog
Ringer
Personal Vendetta
The White Dawn
The Governor’s Wife
Absolute Force
500 Nations
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
Fox Hunt
A Small Town in Texas
The Last Picture Show: A Look Back
Lone Rider
Arthur Hailey’s The Moneychangers
Parasomnia
Rollercoaster
Ripper Man
X-Treme Teens
Operation: Daybreak
A Shining Season
Hourglass
Uncle Sam
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing
The Gift of Love
The Land That Time Forgot
Digger
Hurricane
Lone Tiger
The Story of David
Career Timeline
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2009
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
Paul Maxwell
The Land That Time Forgot
Captain Burroughs
1995
Top Dog
Nelson Houseman
Personal Vendetta
Zach Blackwell
Ripper Man
Charles Walkan
Hourglass
Jurgen Brauner
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