Tim Perez, a product of a tight-knit Latino family, was born in Fresno, California, where he was instilled with a strong work ethic, a drive for upward mobility, and a commitment to community activism from a young age. His father, an accomplished athlete, held a prominent position as Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Fresno State University, while his mother, a distinguished professor and chair of the Education Department at the University of North Carolina, earned her PhD from the esteemed Stanford University.
Tim's formative years were marked by an extraordinary display of academic and athletic prowess. As a young student, he consistently demonstrated exceptional intellectual abilities, earning top honors and recognition throughout his junior high and high school tenure. His impressive academic record was paralleled by his outstanding athletic achievements, as he excelled in various sports, securing multiple accolades and awards.
Notably, Tim's leadership skills were evident early on, as he held the esteemed position of student body president in both junior high and high school. This impressive feat was complemented by his numerous awards and accolades in sports, including city championships in cross-country, hurdles, and triple jump. His remarkable athletic accomplishments were further underscored by his distinction as a varsity letterman in cross-country, track and field, and basketball.
In addition to his impressive athletic credentials, Tim's exceptional leadership abilities were also showcased through his role as captain of his varsity basketball team. This distinguished position served as a testament to his remarkable character, work ethic, and dedication to his peers and teammates. Throughout his childhood, Tim's remarkable achievements in both academics and athletics served as a shining example of his boundless potential and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Tim's impressive resume extended far beyond his academic and athletic accomplishments, as he also showcased his thespian talents, garnering the prestigious title of most outstanding Thespian in the realm of drama, and subsequently earning a nomination for the esteemed B'nai Brith Student Athlete award, a testament to his exceptional multifaceted abilities.
In addition to his academic and athletic pursuits, Tim explored his creative side by working as an apprentice actor at the renowned California Shakespeare Festival, where he had the opportunity to hone his craft and gain valuable experience in the world of professional theatre.
At the tender age of twenty, Tim's remarkable talent and dedication were rewarded with acceptance into the esteemed New York University Tisch School of the Arts, a prestigious institution renowned for fostering the creative potential of its students. It was within the hallowed halls of this esteemed academy that Tim honed his craft, ultimately earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting in the year 1986. This impressive academic achievement marked the beginning of a distinguished career in the performing arts, with Tim's first professional engagement being a noteworthy performance opposite the renowned F. Murray Abraham in a production of Shakespeare's enchanting "A Midsummer Night's Dream". This captivating theatrical experience was expertly directed by the accomplished Tony Award-winning director A.J. Antoon, further solidifying Tim's reputation as a talented and promising young thespian.
Throughout his illustrious career, Tim has had the privilege of collaborating with a plethora of esteemed actors, directors, and producers, boasting an impressive array of industry giants, including Academy Award recipients F. Murray Abraham, Morgan Freeman, and Helen Hunt, alongside Tony Award-winning directors Des McAnuff and A.J. Antoon.
Tim's impressive television and film repertoire boasts a wide range of notable performances, with one of his most notable roles being opposite Academy Award nominee Jennifer Tilly in the critically acclaimed Sundance Film Festival selection "Relax it's Just Sex". Additionally, his work has been recognized and celebrated at the prestigious Outfest Los Angeles, LGBT Film Festival, where he has been inducted into the esteemed Hall of Fame.
Tim makes his home in Canada, where he shares a life with his loving spouse, Gail Taylor, a talented and accomplished designer and fine artist, as well as their cherished offspring, their son.
