- Born
- Birth nameTimothy John Cox
- Nicknames
- Coxy
- Timmy
- Coxer
- Otis
- Tim
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Richard Propes of The Independent Critic states, ''If you know indie actor Timothy J. Cox, then you already know he's a serious actor. Cox has always had a bit of an "ordinary joe" aura going on about him. He's comfortable playing a wide range of characters and he's not beyond going way out of his comfort zone when the script calls for it''.
In a career that began when he won the lead role in his eighth grade school musical, something that he auditioned for just to get out of Math class, critically acclaimed indie character actor Timothy J. Cox has shown no signs of slowing down.
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Cox began studying acting in high school, performing in numerous plays and musicals. During this time the actor saw two performances on film that inspired him to make acting his life's work, Jack Lemmon in Days of Wine and Roses (1962) and Donald Sutherland in Ordinary People (1980). Both performances, especially Lemmon's (one of the actor's many idols) had a profound effect on the young actor. Mr. Cox continued his acting studies at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio and appeared in numerous plays, many of them classical works by the likes of Shakespeare, Moliere, Feydeau and Sophocles.
After graduating from college in 1999, Mr. Cox worked a series of odd jobs back in Wilmington, Delaware, where he did the majority of his growing up, but also found time to appear in a few theatre productions before he made the move to New York City in 2001, where, for close to a decade, Mr. Cox worked primarily as a stage actor, appearing in numerous Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway productions, with the occasional film project thrown in.
Starting in 2009, Mr. Cox decided to go all in on film work and it has paid off handsomely, as the actor has amassed over 100 film credits, in roles large and small, classical and contemporary, earning rave reviews from critics all around the world and praise from filmmakers. Acclaimed writer and director Matthew Kyle Levine had this to say, ''His attention to detail and subtlety within the framework of the character is something to behold. I'm fascinated by the work he's done in his other films, and when I worked with him I was fascinated by what he brought to the table on set. With every performance Timothy J. Cox seems to take on an entirely new life and it's a profound thing to see, both behind the camera and on the screen."
Mr. Cox received similar praise from acclaimed writer and director Chase Pearson "Working with Timothy J. Cox was an amazing experience. His depth of knowledge, not only with filmmaking, but the characters he chooses to inhabit, creates a set environment that transcends work into art. With the ability to be likable, funny, dramatic, and honest, he echoes some of the greats. A hint of Jack Lemmon comes to mind. In a world of constant special effects driven films, Timothy J Cox is a secret weapon. A great performance turns out to be the best special effect of all."
This is an actor with a vast repertoire. And whether he's playing the sympathetic shrink; the fun loving Dad; the kind, reasonable friend of the protagonist; the unscrupulous authority figure, the sad sack or an alcoholic literature professor, Timothy J. Cox is an actor who brings an effortless and compelling simplicity to each character that he plays, borne of ease that only experience can bring.
Mr. Cox now resides in the Dayton, Ohio area with his wife Jamie and their son, Spencer.- IMDb Mini Biography By: RAF - Timothy J. Cox is a critically acclaimed veteran character actor of stage and film.
Mr. Cox was born Timothy John Cox on November 2, 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Originally intending to be solely a stage actor, Mr. Cox turned his attention to movies full time starting in 2009 and has since appeared in over 100 films.
Richard Propes of The Independent Critic states, ''If you know indie actor Timothy J. Cox, then you already know he's a serious actor. Cox has always had a bit of an "ordinary joe" aura going on about him. He's comfortable playing a wide range of characters and he's not beyond going way out of his comfort zone when the script calls for it''.
Mr. Cox and his wife Jamie welcomed their first child, their son Spencer, in November 2017.- IMDb Mini Biography By: RAF
- SpousesJamie Cox(August 10, 2013 - present) (1 child)Karen Kelly(June 15, 1996 - ?) (2 children)
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Pronounshe/him
- Sexual orientationStraight
- Race / EthnicityWhite
- Nationality / Religious or Ethnic identityIrish, Polish, Swedish
- Often plays a wide range of characters, including the sympathetic shrink; the fun loving Dad; the kind, reasonable friend of the protagonist; the unscrupulous authority figure.
- The Average Joe. The Everyman.
- Plain, everyman looks
- Attended St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, DE from 1991 to 1995. During those years, he appeared on stage with 30 Rock (2006) cast member Keith Powell.
- Cox earned rave reviews for his performance as Michael in the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre's production of the play ''Rounding Third'' by Richard Dresser, which played during the month of November 2017.
- Decided he wanted to pursue acting as a career after seeing Jack Lemmon in Days of Wine and Roses (1962).
- Earned rave reviews for his performances in the plays (''Jack Kerouac-Last Call'', ''A Soldier's Death'', ''Kerouac'' and ''The Cat and the Moon'')of New York playwright, Tom O'Neil.
- Tries to incorporate glasses into all of his roles.
- I'm five feet five and a half. I'm not overly handsome, not good looking enough to set hearts to fluttering. I don't exactly ooze animal magnetism, so of course I'm a character actor.
- Character roles are richer, more interesting to play, at least to me. I'll take the role of the Gravedrigger over Hamlet any day. It's where I fit, where I belong.
- It helps that I have a supporting actor mentality. I like to come on, do my thing and then get the heck out of there.
- I'm very much a "work in progress". I think all actors are. We're still students, really. Actors never stop learning and growing, so my experiences so far have really been a continuation of my education and it's been exciting and fun, but honestly, I'm just getting started.
- Even if a film doesn't come out the way you thought or wanted, you still learn so much about the process and about yourself just from doing it. You're going to have hits and misses in this work and that's OK. The key is to keep plugging away and enjoy the journey.
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