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Timothy Busfield
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Timothy Busfield

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Born 1957 · Lansing, Michigan, USA · Active 1975–2023

Timothy Busfield, born in 1957, is an American actor known for his diverse roles across television and film. In Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story (1992), he delivers a compelling performance that adds depth to the narrative surrounding the infamous Bambi Bembenek case. His work in this film intersects with the gritty exploration of true crime, a hallmark of cult cinema. With a career that spans decades, Busfield's contributions to the genre are notable, bringing a unique perspective to the stories he tells.

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Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story

Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story

1992 ★ 5.6
as Fred Schultz

Story of attractive cop Laurencia Bembenek, who, in 1982, was sentenced to prison for killing her husband's ex-wife in Milwaukee, WI.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
The Rookie (2018)
The Rookie
2018
Lie to Me (2009)
Lie to Me
2009
Field of Dreams (1989)
Field of Dreams
1989
This Is Us (2016)
This Is Us
2016
White Collar (2009)
White Collar
2009

Filmography

130 credits
2020s 5 credits
2023
Citadel as Therapist Simmons
TV ★ 6.9
2022
The Independent as Tom Mayfield
Movie ★ 6.6
2021
If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of Dreams as Self
Movie
2020
Stars in the House as Self - Special Guest
TV
2020
For Life as Henry Roswell
TV ★ 7.8
2010s 16 credits
2019
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings as Logan Cantrell
TV ★ 7.0
2019
Almost Family as Ron Doyle
TV ★ 7.3
2019
The Loudest Voice as Neil Mullin
TV ★ 7.4
2016
Designated Survivor as Dr. Adam Louden
TV ★ 7.1
2016
Billions as Dr. Marc Ruloff
TV ★ 7.8
2015
Secrets and Lies as John Garner
TV ★ 7.4
2014
23 Blast as Duncan
Movie ★ 6.8
2013
Restless Virgins as Senator Whitman
Movie ★ 5.6
2013
Nightcomer as Marty
Movie ★ 10.0
2013
Sleepy Hollow as Benjamin Franklin
TV ★ 7.4
2013
Sleepy Hollow as Benjamin Franklin (archive footage) (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.4
2012
Save the Date as Benjie
Movie ★ 5.8
2012
Revolution as Ethan Camp
TV ★ 6.4
2012
Perception as George
TV ★ 7.2
2011
Beyond the Blackboard as School district's HR representative
Movie ★ 7.6
2010
Blue Bloods as Charles Bynes
TV ★ 7.8
2000s 13 credits
2008
Childrens Hospital as Dr. Bloomfield
TV ★ 7.0
2006
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip as Cal Shanley
TV ★ 7.4
2005
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie as Timothy Busfield
Movie ★ 5.0
2004
A League of Ordinary Gentlemen as Self
Movie ★ 6.4
2004
Entourage as TV Director
TV ★ 7.4
2004
Retrosexual: The '80s as (archive footage)
TV ★ 8.5
2004
Entourage as Timothy Busfield
TV ★ 7.4
2003
National Security as Charlie Reed
Movie ★ 6.0
2003
Celebrity Poker Showdown as Self
TV ★ 7.0
2002
Dead in a Heartbeat as Franklin
Movie ★ 5.3
2002
Terminal Error as Elliot
Movie ★ 4.2
2002
Without a Trace as Ed Felder
TV ★ 7.3
2000
Ed as Lloyd Stevens
TV ★ 7.7
1990s 34 credits
1999
Time at the Top as Frank Shawson
Movie ★ 6.4
1999
The Darklings as Clayton Shepherd
Movie ★ 6.0
1999
The West Wing as Danny Concannon
TV ★ 8.3
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Daniel Carter
TV ★ 7.9
1998
Dream House as Richard Connor Thornton
Movie ★ 4.3
1998
The Souler Opposite as Robert Levin
Movie ★ 4.5
1998
Wanted as Fr. Donnelly
Movie ★ 7.0
1998
Erasable You as Brian
Movie ★ 8.0
1998
Rude Awakening as John
TV ★ 6.6
1997
Trucks as Ray
Movie ★ 4.6
1997
Buffalo Soldiers as Maj. Robert Carr
Movie ★ 5.6
1997
What's Right with America as Mr. Gordon
Movie ★ 6.0
1997
When Secrets Kill as Det. Walter Ferrence
Movie ★ 9.0
1996
First Kid as Woods
Movie ★ 5.7
1996
The Unspeakable as Matthew Grissom
Movie ★ 6.0
1996
Tracey Takes On...
TV ★ 8.2
1996
Champs as Tom McManus
TV ★ 8.0
1995
In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped as Pete Honeycutt
Movie ★ 5.3
1995
In the Shadow of Evil as Det. Walt Keller
Movie ★ 5.0
1995
The Outer Limits as Dr. Jon Holland
TV ★ 7.7
1994
Little Big League as Lou Collins
Movie ★ 6.0
1994
Quiz Show as Fred
Movie ★ 7.3
1994
Murder Between Friends as John Thorn
Movie ★ 10.0
1994
The Byrds of Paradise
TV ★ 5.7
1993
Striking Distance as Sacco
Movie ★ 5.9
1993
Wall of Silence as Ephraim Lipshitz
Movie ★ 8.0
1993
The Skateboard Kid as Frank
Movie ★ 3.3
1993
Fade to Black as Professor Del Calvin
Movie ★ 3.5
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as Spy Guy (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
TV ★ 7.3
1992
Sneakers as Dick Gordon
Movie ★ 6.9
1992
Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story● as Fred Schultz
Movie ★ 4.4
1991
Strays as Paul Jarrett
Movie ★ 6.6
1990
Law & Order as Ray Backlund
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 11 credits
1989
Field of Dreams as Mark
Movie ★ 7.1
1987
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise as Arnold Poindexter
Movie ★ 5.6
1987
thirtysomething as Elliot Weston
TV ★ 6.3
1986
Matlock as Adam Gardner
TV ★ 7.1
1984
Revenge of the Nerds as Arnold Poindexter
Movie ★ 6.5
1983
Reggie as Mark Potter
TV ★ 7.0
1982
Family Ties as Doug
TV ★ 7.2
1982
Hotel
TV ★ 6.8
1982
Late Night with David Letterman as Self
TV ★ 6.1
1982
Family Ties as Young Matt Gilbert
TV ★ 7.2
1981
Stripes as Soldier with Mortar
Movie ★ 6.6
1970s 2 credits
1979
Trapper John, M.D. as J.T. McIntyre Jr.
TV ★ 6.6
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
s 1 credit
—
One Smart Fellow as Clark
Movie
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2020
FBI: Most Wanted Director
TV ★ 7.6
2010s 21 credits
2019
Guest Artist Producer
Movie ★ 4.7
2019
Guest Artist Director
Movie ★ 4.7
2019
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings Director
TV ★ 7.0
2018
The Rookie Director
TV ★ 8.5
2018
FBI Director
TV ★ 7.9
2016
This Is Us Director
TV ★ 8.2
2016
Designated Survivor Director
TV ★ 7.1
2016
Second Chance Director
TV ★ 6.8
2015
Rosewood Director
TV ★ 6.5
2015
Chicago Med Director
TV ★ 8.3
2015
Secrets and Lies Director
TV ★ 7.4
2014
The Night Shift Director
TV ★ 7.5
2013
Graceland Director
TV ★ 7.2
2012
The Client List Director
TV ★ 6.6
2012
Nashville Director
TV ★ 6.7
2011
Franklin & Bash Director
TV ★ 7.3
2011
Against the Wall Director
TV ★ 6.5
2011
Love Bites Director
TV ★ 6.3
2010
The Deep End Director
TV ★ 6.0
2010
The Glades Director
TV ★ 6.9
2010
No Ordinary Family Director
TV ★ 7.1
2000s 22 credits
2009
Lie to Me Director
TV ★ 7.9
2009
White Collar Director
TV ★ 8.2
2009
Maneater Director
TV ★ 4.0
2009
Maneater Co-Executive Producer
TV ★ 4.0
2008
Canterbury's Law Director
TV ★ 6.3
2008
The Ex List Director
TV ★ 3.4
2008
Lipstick Jungle Director
TV ★ 6.2
2008
Lipstick Jungle Producer
TV ★ 6.2
2007
Damages Director
TV ★ 7.5
2006
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Director
TV ★ 7.4
2006
Psych Director
TV ★ 7.9
2004
Summerland Director
TV ★ 6.5
2004
Good Girls Don't Director
TV ★ 10.0
2003
Miss Match Director
TV ★ 6.6
2003
Las Vegas Director
TV ★ 7.0
2003
Joan of Arcadia Director
TV ★ 7.3
2002
Without a Trace Director
TV ★ 7.3
2002
Without a Trace Producer
TV ★ 7.3
2001
Lizzie McGuire Director
TV ★ 7.2
2001
First Years Director
TV ★ 9.0
2000
Ed Director
TV ★ 7.7
2000
That's Life Director
TV ★ 7.0
1990s 3 credits
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Director
TV ★ 7.9
1998
Sports Night Director
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order Director
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 1 credit
1987
thirtysomething Director
TV ★ 6.3