Timothy Olyphant

Actor, Producer

American Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Taurus

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth20/05/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceHonolulu, Hawaii, USA
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Timothy Olyphant

04/11/2026

Season 2 of the Apple TV golf comedy Stick premiered on November 4, 2026, with Olyphant returning as golf academy owner Clark Ross. Star Owen Wilson said he wanted to expand Olyphant's role for the new season.

15/07/2026

Olyphant starred in Lucky, a crime thriller series based on Marissa Stapley's novel, which premiered on Apple TV on July 15, 2026. He appears alongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Annette Bening, and the show is produced by Jonathan Tropper. Olyphant described the role as a career highlight.

22/05/2026

Olyphant starred as Dylan in the Netflix series Mating Season, which was released on May 22, 2026. The series reached the top ten in the United States in the weeks that followed.

24/04/2026

Olyphant appeared in the R-rated comedy thriller Over Your Dead Body, which was released in theaters in April 2026. The film later found unexpected success on streaming platforms, climbing the Apple TV Store charts.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameTimothy David Olyphant
SummaryAmerican actor and producer known for playing lawmen on television, especially Seth Bullock in Deadwood and Raylan Givens in Justified.
Early LifeRaised in Modesto, California from about age two, after his family moved from Hawaii.

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolFred C. Beyer High School, Modesto
UniversityUniversity of Southern California, where he studied fine arts after first considering architecture
Graduation Year1990

Personal Life

HobbiesTennis, including participation in pro-celebrity tournaments
SportsCompetitive swimming, which he began at age six

Relationships & More

SpouseAlexis Knief (married 1991)

Family

ParentsKatherine (née Gideon) and John Vernon Bevan Olyphant
SiblingsBrothers Andrew (Andy) and Matthew Olyphant
ChildrenGrace, Henry and Vivian

Career

Stage DebutOff-Broadway debut in The Monogamist (1995), which earned a Theatre World Award
Film DebutThe First Wives Club (1996)
Notable Films
  • Scream 2
  • Go
  • Gone in 60 Seconds
  • Dreamcatcher
  • The Girl Next Door
  • Live Free or Die Hard
  • Hitman
  • A Perfect Getaway
  • I Am Number Four
  • Over Your Dead Body (2026)
Notable Television
  • Title: Deadwood Role: Sheriff Seth Bullock Years: 2004-2006
  • Title: Deadwood: The Movie Role: Sheriff Seth Bullock Years: 2019
  • Title: Justified Role: Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens Years: 2010-2015
  • Title: Damages Role: Recurring role in season two Years: 2009
  • Title: The Grinder Role: Guest role, won a Critics' Choice Award Years: 2015-2016
  • Title: The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett Role: Cobb Vanth Years:
  • Title: Alien: Earth Role: Kirsh Years: 2025
  • Title: Stick Role: Clark Ross Years: 2025-2026
  • Title: Lucky Role: Main cast member Years: 2026
  • Title: Mating Season Role: Dylan Years: 2026

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shaved his head for his role in Hitman.
2. Was recruited to USC as a swimmer before switching his major from architecture to fine arts.
3. Tried stand-up comedy before committing to acting.
4. Has competed in celebrity tennis events.
5. Reportedly descends from the Vanderbilt family.

Also born on 20 May

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