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Timothy Hutton
NameTimothy Hutton
CaptionHutton in 2014
Birth date16 August 1960
Birth placeMalibu, California, U.S.
OccupationActor, director
Years active1965–present
SpouseDebra Winger (m. 1986; div. 1990), Aurore Giscard d'Estaing (m. 2000; div. 2009)
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1981), Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (1981)

Timothy Hutton. An American actor and director who rose to prominence as a teenager, becoming the youngest recipient of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his debut film role in Robert Redford's *Ordinary People*. His career spans over five decades, encompassing acclaimed performances in film, television, and theater, though it has also been marked by significant personal and professional controversies. Hutton is recognized for his intense, introspective portrayals and remains a notable, if complex, figure in American cinema.

Early life and education

He was born in Malibu, California, the son of actor Jim Hutton and teacher Maryline Adams. His parents divorced when he was three, and he split his time between Los Angeles and Lexington, Kentucky. After his father's death from liver cancer in 1979, he moved to New York City to pursue acting, studying at the Circle in the Square Theatre School and the Actors Studio. His early interest in the craft was influenced by his father's career and the vibrant theater scene of Manhattan.

Career

His breakthrough came with his film debut in Robert Redford's directorial debut, *Ordinary People*, a role for which he won the Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. He subsequently starred in a mix of commercial and independent films, including *Taps* with Sean Penn, The Falcon and the Snowman with Sean Penn, *Daniel* directed by Sidney Lumet, and The Dark Half based on Stephen King's novel. On television, he earned critical praise for his role as Nathaniel "Nate" Ford on the TNT series *Leverage* and won a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in the ABC miniseries *A Long Way Home*. He has also directed episodes of *Leverage* and the film Digging to China.

Personal life

He was married to actress Debra Winger from 1986 to 1990, and later to French socialite Aurore Giscard d'Estaing, granddaughter of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, from 2000 to 2009. He has a son from his first marriage and a daughter from his second. His personal life has been significantly affected by a sexual assault allegation made in 2020 by a woman who claimed the incident occurred in 1983; Hutton has vehemently denied the allegation, and no criminal charges were filed following investigations by the Los Angeles Police Department and the District Attorney of Manhattan.

Filmography

Selected film credits include his debut in *Ordinary People* (1980), *Taps* (1981), *Iceman* (1984), The Falcon and the Snowman (1985), *Made in Heaven* (1987), *The Temp* (1993), *The General's Daughter* (1999), *The Last Full Measure* (2019), and The Glorias (2020). Notable television series include *Leverage* (2008–2012), *American Crime* (2015–2017), and *Jack Ryan* (2019).

Awards and nominations

His portrayal of Conrad Jarrett in *Ordinary People* earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture in 1981. He received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for *A Long Way Home* in 1997. Other nominations include a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for The Last Days of Patton and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination with the ensemble of *American Crime*.

Public image and legacy

He is historically regarded as a prodigious talent whose early success set a high benchmark, with his Academy Award win remaining a record for a debut performance. His career trajectory, navigating between leading man status and character roles in projects like *Leverage*, demonstrates a sustained presence in the industry. However, his legacy is inextricably linked to the serious allegations made against him, which have impacted his public perception and recent casting, illustrating the complex intersection of artistic achievement and personal controversy in contemporary Hollywood.

Category:American male film actors Category:Academy Award winners Category:American television directors