Herbert Timberg, the son of Herman Timberg, a renowned vaudeville comedian, musician, and recording artist, was destined for greatness in the entertainment industry. Despite his father's occasional work in motion pictures, primarily as a writer, it was Herbert who would become a household name among movie audiences in the 1930s.
Assuming the professional name Herman Timberg Jr., Herbert teamed up with Pat Rooney Jr., another "stage brat," in 1936. Together, they worked in vaudeville and co-starred in 10 short subjects for Educational Pictures, a New York-based production company. However, by 1937, Herbert had left the movies to focus on producing stage revues, while Pat Rooney Jr. traded his tap shoes for a life as a New Hampshire farmer in 1940.
The 1940s saw Herbert Timberg featured in various Broadway productions, including the Gertrude Niesen-Jackie Gleason revue "Follow the Girls." By this time, he had adopted the stage name "Tim Herbert," which he would use for the remainder of his career.
Tim Herbert became a familiar face in TV sitcoms, often playing memorable roles such as an anxious songwriter in the 1965 episode "Bupkis" of The Dick Van Dyke Show. He also appeared in small roles in full-length feature films, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
