Character actor Timothy Busfield was already a veteran of two television series by the time he rose to fame with his Emmy-winning performance as Elliot Weston, who struggled with infidelity and his wife’s cancer on “thirtysomething” (ABC, 1987-1991). In its wake, Busfield starred and/or guested on several more programs; some notable – “The West Wing” (NBC, 1999-2006) – and others less than memorable – “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” (NBC, 2006-07). In many cases, however, his easygoing flair for both high drama and comedy were often the show’s best asset. Along the way, Busfield developed into
First acting job was in a children's theater in Johnson City, Tennessee at age 18, playing Puck in a children's version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" entitled "Robin Goodfellow" (date approximate)
Started theater company with some friends, touring areas of Appalachia, especially with children's theatre programs
Apprentice and resident actor with Actors Theatre of Louisville (Kentucky); travelled through Europe and Israel with the Actors Theatre production of "Getting Out"
1981
Moved to NYC; joined the Circle Repertory Company for the production of "Talley and Son" by Lanford Wilson
