8.0
TV
Acting
Timothy Busfield
- Born
- (age 69)
- Birthplace
- Lansing, Michigan, USA
- Credits
- 115 titles
Biography
Timothy Busfield (born June 12, 1957) is an American actor and director best known for his role as Eliot Weston on the television series Thirtysomething and his recurring role as Danny Concannon on the television series The West Wing. In 1991, he received a Primetime Emmy Award as best supporting actor in a drama series.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
TV
8.5
TV
The Rookie
7.1
Movie
Field of Dreams
7.9
TV
Lie to Me
8.2
TV
This Is Us
8.2
TV
White Collar
8.3
TV
Chicago Med
7.2
TV
Designated Survivor
7.4
TV
Sleepy Hollow
6.0
Movie
National Security
6.9
Movie
Sneakers
7.8
TV
Billions
6.6
Movie
Stripes
7.9
TV
Psych
7.8
TV
Blue Bloods
7.2
Movie
Quiz Show
5.9
Movie
Striking Distance
7.9
TV
FBI
Acting credits 80
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | One Smart Fellow Film | Clark |
| 2023 | Citadel TV | Therapist Simmons (1 ep) |
| 2022 | The Independent Film | Tom Mayfield |
| 2021 | If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of Dreams Film | Self |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self - Special Guest (1 ep) |
| 2020 | For Life TV | Henry Roswell (23 ep) |
| 2019 | Dolly Parton's Heartstrings TV | Logan Cantrell (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Almost Family TV | Ron Doyle (6 ep) |
| 2019 | The Loudest Voice TV | Neil Mullin (2 ep) |
| 2017 | Nightcomer Film | Marty |
| 2016 | Designated Survivor TV | Dr. Adam Louden (3 ep) |
| 2016 | Billions TV | Dr. Marc Ruloff (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Secrets and Lies TV | John Garner (4 ep) |
| 2014 | 23 Blast Film | Duncan |
| 2013 | Sleepy Hollow TV | Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Franklin (archive footage) (uncredited) (3 ep) |
| 2013 | Restless Virgins Film | Senator Whitman |
| 2012 | Save the Date Film | Benjie |
| 2012 | Revolution TV | Ethan Camp (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Perception TV | George (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Beyond the Blackboard Film | School district's HR representative |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods TV | Charles Bynes (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital TV | Dr. Bloomfield (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip TV | Cal Shanley (22 ep) |
| 2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie Film | Timothy Busfield |
| 2004 | Retrosexual: The '80s TV | (archive footage) (5 ep) |
| 2004 | Entourage TV | TV Director, Timothy Busfield (1 ep) |
| 2004 | A League of Ordinary Gentlemen Film | Self |
| 2003 | Celebrity Poker Showdown TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2003 | National Security Film | Charlie Reed |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Ed Felder (3 ep) |
| 2002 | Terminal Error Film | Elliot |
| 2002 | Dead in a Heartbeat Film | Franklin |
| 2001 | I Love 1980's TV | (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Ed TV | Lloyd Stevens (3 ep) |
| 1999 | The West Wing TV | Danny Concannon (27 ep) |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Daniel Carter (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The Darklings Film | Clayton Shepherd |
| 1999 | Time at the Top Film | Frank Shawson |
| 1998 | Wanted Film | Fr. Donnelly |
| 1998 | Dream House Film | Richard Thornton |
| 1998 | The Souler Opposite Film | Robert Levin |
| 1998 | Rude Awakening TV | John (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Erasable You Film | Brian |
| 1997 | Buffalo Soldiers Film | Maj. Robert Carr |
| 1997 | Trucks Film | Ray |
| 1997 | What's Right with America Film | Mr. Gordon |
| 1997 | When Secrets Kill Film | Det. Walter Ferrence |
| 1996 | First Kid Film | Woods |
| 1996 | The Unspeakable Film | Matthew Grissom |
| 1996 | Tracey Takes On... TV | (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Champs TV | Tom McManus (12 ep) |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits TV | Dr. Jon Holland (1 ep) |
| 1995 | In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped Film | Pete Honeycutt |
| 1995 | In the Shadow of Evil Film | Det. Walt Keller |
| 1994 | Quiz Show Film | Fred |
| 1994 | Little Big League Film | Lou Collins |
| 1994 | The Byrds of Paradise TV | (13 ep) |
| 1994 | Murder Between Friends Film | John Thorn |
| 1993 | Wall of Silence Film | Ephraim Lipshitz |
| 1993 | Striking Distance Film | Sacco |
Crew credits 44
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | FBI: Most Wanted TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Dolly Parton's Heartstrings TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Guest Artist Film | Producer, Director |
| 2018 | The Rookie TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2018 | FBI TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Designated Survivor TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2016 | This Is Us TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Second Chance TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Chicago Med TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 2015 | Rosewood TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Secrets and Lies TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2014 | The Night Shift TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 2013 | Graceland TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Nashville TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2012 | The Client List TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2011 | Against the Wall TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Love Bites TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2010 | No Ordinary Family TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2010 | The Glades TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2010 | The Deep End TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2009 | White Collar TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Maneater TV | Director, Co-Executive Producer (2 ep) |
| 2009 | Lie to Me TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2008 | The Ex List TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Canterbury's Law TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Lipstick Jungle TV | Director, Producer (8 ep) |
| 2007 | Damages TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 2006 | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 2006 | Psych TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Good Girls Don't TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Summerland TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Miss Match TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Joan of Arcadia TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Las Vegas TV | Director (9 ep) |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Director, Producer (8 ep) |
| 2001 | First Years TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2001 | Lizzie McGuire TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Ed TV | Director (9 ep) |
| 2000 | That's Life TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1998 | Sports Night TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1987 | thirtysomething TV | Director (3 ep) |