Tim shares stories from his performances in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Watchmen, Old Henry, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs in this interview about his acting career. He discusses his early interest in writing and performing, his time at Juilliard, as well as his work as a director and actor. This Q&A moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety, is part of the SAG-AFTRA Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting.
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0:00 - Intro
1:10 - SAG Card
2:29 - Early Interest in Writing and Performing
6:53 - Juilliard
12:26 - Career Prospects
16:17 - Getting on the radar
25:17 - Auditioning
30:13 - Directing and Acting
33:01 - Watchmen (2019)
37:24 - Learning from Past Performances
40:12 - Choosing Roles
41:54 - A Good Director
45:06 - Old Henry (2021)
1:07:56 - Most Challenging Role
1:10:21 - Theater Experiences
1:14:45 - What’s Next