Actor

Timothy Bottoms: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 59
on screen: 1971–2020
box office: $50.8M
nomination: 1
average score: 38

Born: August 30, 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Full name: Timothy James Bottoms
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, Producer
Years active: 1970-present
Spouses: Alicia Cory, Marcia Morehart
Children: 4

Biggest hits

The Best Timothy Bottoms Movies

The films of Timothy Bottoms that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Last Picture Show (1971) leads with $29.1M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Timothy Bottoms's Career in Numbers

Timothy Bottoms's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Timothy Bottoms works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Last Picture Show (1971) to Tar (2020), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Timothy Bottoms Movies by Decade

1970s 14
1980s 14
1990s 12
2000s 12
2010s 3
2020s 1

The 1970s were Timothy Bottoms's busiest decade, with 14 films.

Timothy Bottoms Movies by Genre

Drama 14
Action 8
Thriller 5
Comedy 4
Tv movie 4
Horror 4
Crime 4
Adventure 3
Family 3
Romance 2

Drama is the genre Timothy Bottoms has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of action (8).

Timothy Bottoms Career Milestones

First film: The Last Picture Show 1971
Biggest box office hit: The Last Picture Show $29.1M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Shed Movie Echo Score 47
Newest film: Tar 2020

59 credits

Timothy Bottoms Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Timothy Bottoms is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 38. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Timothy Bottoms Movies as an Actor

Timothy Bottoms in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Timothy Bottoms: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

29th Golden Globe Awards
- Timothy Bottoms: Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor Johnny Got His Gun

Biography

Who Is Timothy Bottoms?

Timothy Bottoms was born in Santa Barbara, California, U.S. in 1951 and is 75 years old. Credited on films since 1971, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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.

Works with

Who Timothy Bottoms Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Timothy Bottoms shares the most films with. Ellen Burstyn comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Peter Bogdanovich (4).

FAQ

Timothy Bottoms: Questions & Answers

How many movies Timothy Bottoms has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Timothy Bottoms been in?

Timothy Bottoms is credited on 59 films, from 1971 to 2020. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Timothy Bottoms's highest-grossing movie?

The Last Picture Show (1971) is Timothy Bottoms's biggest box office hit, with $29.1M worldwide, ahead of The Other Side of the Mountain: Part II (1978) ($11.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Timothy Bottoms's movies have made $50.8M.

Timothy Bottoms's biggest hits

What is the best Timothy Bottoms movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Timothy Bottoms's best-rated film is The Shed (2019) with a score of 47, followed by Tar (2020) (29).

Best Timothy Bottoms movies, ranked

Has Timothy Bottoms won an Oscar?

Timothy Bottoms has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Timothy Bottoms has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Timothy Bottoms?

Timothy Bottoms is 75 years old, born on August 30, 1951 in Santa Barbara, California, U.S..

What is Timothy Bottoms's newest movie?

The most recent film on Timothy Bottoms's filmography is Tar (2020), in the role of Barry Greenwood.

Who does Timothy Bottoms work with most often?

Timothy Bottoms shares the most films with Ellen Burstyn (4 films), Peter Bogdanovich (4 films) and Jeff Bridges (3 films).

The Best Timothy Bottoms Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 59 credits.

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