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Tim Daly Biography

Birth Name:James Timothy Daly

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

  • Winner of Theatre World Award in 1987 for "Coastal Disturbances," his Broadway debut
  • Winner of the Golden Satellite Award in 2001 for "The Fugitive․"
  • Active member of The Creative Coalition, a nonprofit that brings together artists and entertainers to learn about issues of importance so they can better inform the public and nation
  • Named as the 2008 ambassador for Lee National Denim Day, a fundraiser for breast cancer benefiting the Women's Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation
  • Winner of Excellence in Acting at the Vail Film Festival in 2008
  • Winner of the DramaLogue Award for "The Colorado Cathchism․"
  • His family is comprised of several talented, award-winning actors, including his Emmy-winning father, James, and older sister Tyne, who has won multiple Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe award and others
  • Quote: "America's a fantastic country and people get to say what they want, but nobody has to listen to me -- what ․․․ do I know? I'm just an actor․"
  • During his work on "Wings," he appeared in three "The More You Know" public service announcements with topics being substance abuse, violence prevention and teacher tribute

Awards

  • 1996Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
  • 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2001OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a New Drama Series: winner
  • 2001Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Drama: winner
  • 2001TV Guide Award-Actor of the Year in a New Series: nominated
  • 2005TV Land Award-Favorite Airborne Character(s): nominated
  • 2006Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special: nominated
  • 2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
  • 2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner