Tim Powell is a talented actor, recognized for his recurring roles in popular television shows. He has taken on the characters of "Robert," the Chief of Security at General Hospital, and Circuit Court Judge Shapiro on CSI: Vegas, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Throughout his acting career, Tim has had the opportunity to work with major networks such as CBS, Amazon, ABC, Fox, and NBC. He has appeared on notable shows like The Neighborhood, Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, and Revenge, where he played the Chairman of the Board of Southampton Medical Center, directed by Helen Hunt.
Tim's work on Fox's Brooklyn Nine-Nine saw him portray the no-nonsense, jaded, and cynical Chief of Detectives, while on Showtime's Ray Donovan, he played the role of the cynical, jaded, and no-nonsense Chief of Police in Season 3.
In addition to his television work, Tim has had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed filmmakers such as Robert Altman, John Sayles, and Michael Bay. He has also been directed by notable filmmakers like Rosemary Rodriguez, Jay Roach, Tom Hanks, John Badham, and Joan Tewkesbury, among many others.
Beyond his acting career, Tim is passionate about teaching and coaching other actors. He designed and taught his Technology and Minimalism classes for The SAG-AFTRA Conservatory at the American Film Institute in Hollywood. He also teaches self-tape techniques and has presented his Self-Taping Solutions Workshops for several prestigious organizations, including SAG-AFTRA, The Television Academy, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, UCLA, USC, A-List International, CBS, and Netflix.
In 2023, Tim was added to the TV Academy's Performers Peer Group Executive Committee. When not working or coaching, Tim enjoys exploring the southern California mountains, savoring fresh seafood in Malibu, and spending time with his adult children in Seattle and Orlando. He resides in Atwater Village on the east side of Los Angeles, in the shadow of Griffith Park.
