Tim Robbins Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters
Tim Robbins joins GQ as he revisits some of the most iconic characters from his career so far: from his breakout role as Nuke LaLoosh in _Bull Durham_ to his portrayal of Andy Dufresne in Frank Darabont’s critically acclaimed _The Shawshank Redemption._
“As an actor, you have to pursue the truth of what you believe is on the page. You have to trust that instinct,” says Robbins as he reflects on the reported friction during filming of _The Shawshank Redemption._ Watch the full episode of GQ’s Iconic Characters as Tim Robbins breaks down his most iconic films.
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00:00 – Tim Robbins’ most iconic characters
00:21 – Bull Durham: Ebby Calvin ‘Nuke’ LaLoosh
03:17 – The Shawshank Redemption: Andy Dufresne
06:44 – Dead Man Walking: Director
10:54 – The Hudsucker Proxy: Norville Barnes
14:18 – Mystic River: Dave Boyle
18:51 – Bob Roberts: Bob Roberts / Director
21:56 – St. Elsewhere: Andrew Reinhardt
24:25 – Jacob’s Ladder: Jacob Singer
28:17 – The Player: Griffin Mill
33:38 – The Secret Life of Words: Josef
35:54 – Code 46: William Geld
37:46 – Catch a Fire: Nic Vos
42:06 – Silo: Bernard Holland
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@KirkRedgate
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
I knew they’d be no Antitrust 😏
@RainaEmms
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Two roles I would have loved to hear something about – Arlington Road and High Fidelity
@DaydreamStallion
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
No mention of Howard the Duck
@Moskee40
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Arlington Road should be one hands down
@saifonlawrence2044
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
As a huge Tim Robbins fan I was unaware that he was in half these movies.
@BudPaquet
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
10:15
THANK YOU! Now if only everyone thought like that.
@seanpatrickaustin
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
For just a few seconds, I thought, "Why is Andy Rooney in this video?"
@tylerfoley1742
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
3:18 im 29 and I hadn't seen shawkshank till i was maybe 23 or 24…ive watched this movie at least 40 times, its a masterpiece
@joelroster3874
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
WHERE'S "HOWARD THE DUCK"?!
@EileenWeppner
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Code 46 , secret life of words, catch a fire never heard of them never saw them, but hes most proud of those. Lets watch them,!
@Gunbudder
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
The Shawshank Reshempshon is still the greatest movie of all time
@Nightstalker314
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
He also played a memorable villain in Arlington Road.
@DKSchultz
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
The most underrated actor of all time? I feel like always just stayed out of the spotlight and focused on the craft. Pretty inspiring.
@khmaster12
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
I am very much enjoying his performance in SILO.
@r3dpJs
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Jacob's Ladder is fantastic, the special effects in that film are just out of this world. I also remember hearing about how it inspired the creators of a lot of other horror related media, like Silent Hill. I love art.
@joannguzzo185
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Shawsank is an extention to my religion
@phillyburbs2002
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
He has played iconic characters.
@KurbanKurbanovOfficial
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
0:00 BASED
@matthewjohnson3206
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Success or failure is based on obstacles? Really? This guy’s dad was an actor who got him in to his first roles through nepotism. The hypocrisy is absurd
@YoKhoe
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
@0:00 what an opener, and it's only the first 20 seconds
@Spremington
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Can’t believe y’all forgot his pivotal role in Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny
@roskypolkerkan8355
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
I had my head down wandering around Walgreens in Venice one night and literally bumped into Tim, he's so tall the brim of my baseball hat poked him in the ribs, I looked up and said "whoah, Tim Robbins is cool" he looked down at me smiling and said "thanks"
@julianmac2117
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Dang no howard the duck
@torenatkinson5708
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
I hope they talk about Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
@Yoda_81843
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
No Howard the Duck mention?? Gtfoh
@bruno5842
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
I got THE SECRET LIFE OF WORDS on DVD.
@Barqu3ntine
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Super glad to see Code 46 here! Very underrated movie.
@Bluescilla
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Liked him in City Of Ember💎
@brothermaynardsbrother
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
The Swanky Modes!
@fuiers
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
The Player is in my Top 5. So funny. So well done. And what a cast.
@Viktoriia_nikolaienko
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Zihuatanejo 🤌🏻
@know-one-special
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Eric the Viking 🙂
@jeffe_77
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Shawshank is one of my favorite films, it was such a treat for him to be in Silo. I felt like he elevated the show.
@aquariusquinn
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 am
Why do these Amazing things keep Showing Up in your Life (Tim and All of Us)? Like attracts Like.