Timothy Bottoms

Biography

Timothy James Bottoms is an accomplished American actor and film producer, renowned for his versatile performances across film and television. He gained significant recognition for his lead role as Joe Bonham in Dalton Trumbo’s powerful anti-war film, Johnny Got His Gun, which marked his cinematic debut in 1971. That same year, he starred alongside his brother Sam in the critically acclaimed film The Last Picture Show, a role he reprised in the 1990 sequel, Texasville. Bottoms also captivated audiences in 1973 as Hart in The Paper Chase, where he faced off against the formidable Professor Kingsfield, played by John Houseman.

In addition to these roles, Bottoms has appeared in a variety of films, including Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing, The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder, Operation Daybreak, and Rollercoaster, among others. He is particularly noted for his portrayal of U.S. President George W. Bush in various productions, including the satirical sitcom That's My Bush! and the serious docudrama DC 9/11: Time of Crisis, which addressed the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

Beyond acting, Bottoms contributed as a co-producer on the documentary Picture This – The Times of Peter Bogdanovich, reflecting on the making of The Last Picture Show and Texasville. He also made appearances in popular series like That '70s Show and FX's Dirt, showcasing his enduring presence in the entertainment industry.