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Timothy Olyphant Biography

Birth Name:

Timothy David Olyphant

Birth Place:

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Profession

Actor

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
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Confidential
Drew inspiration for his Justified character Raylan Givens from the writings of Elmore Leonard and conversations with U
S
Marshals

2019Emmy-Outstanding Television Movie: nominated
2019Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2015Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2010Genie Awards-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated