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Timothy Busfield

Timothy Busfield is an American actor and director known for his work in film and television.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Timothy Busfield is an American actor and director known for television roles in *Thirtysomething* and *The West Wing*. He won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1991.

What it is

Timothy Busfield is an American actor and director born in Lansing, Michigan. He began his career in acting and became known for film and television roles, including *Field of Dreams* and the *Revenge of the Nerds* films.

Why it matters

Busfield's most recognized roles are Elliot Weston on the drama *Thirtysomething* and Danny Concannon on *The West Wing*. His performance on *Thirtysomething* earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1991.

Key details

Busfield was born Timothy Clark Busfield in 1957. He has also worked as a director in television. He married actress Melissa Gilbert in 2013.

In short

  • Born in Lansing, Michigan, in 1957
  • Known for *Thirtysomething* and *The West Wing*
  • Won Primetime Emmy Award in 1991
  • Appeared in *Revenge of the Nerds* and *Field of Dreams*

Quick questions

Who is Timothy Busfield?
Timothy Busfield is an American actor and director known for film and television roles, especially on *Thirtysomething* and *The West Wing*.
What is Timothy Busfield best known for?
He is best known for playing Elliot Weston in *Thirtysomething* and Danny Concannon in *The West Wing*.
Did Timothy Busfield win an Emmy Award?
Yes. He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1991 for *Thirtysomething*.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Busfield
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, major roles, and Emmy Award win.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0124079/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, occupation, and career overview.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/timothy-busfield/bio/3030173334/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and professions.
  4. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/23881-timothy-busfield?language=en-US
    Supports: Best-known roles and Emmy Award mention.