Tim Thomerson

Tim Thomerson rates highly as one of the best, most prolific, versatile and dependable character actors to ever grace both the big and small screens alike with pleasing regularity since the mid 70s. Although often cast as laconic rough 'n' tumble macho guys, Thomerson has proved on many occasions that he can essay comic roles and more substantial dramatic parts with equal skill and conviction. He was born on April 8th, 1946 in Coronado, California and was raised in Hawaii and San Diego. He did a stint in the National Guard prior to getting a job as a prop man and set builder at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Character actor Anthony Zerbe advised Thomerson to get lessons from legendary acting teacher Stella Adler in New York; and he duly studied with Adler for four years. He began his show business career as a stand-up comedian; he performed at the clubs The Bitter End, Bud Friedman's Improvisation and Catch A Rising Star in New York and at the Comedy Store and the Improv in Los Angeles. He eventually even had a guest spot on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. His film debut was with a funny small role in the hilarious "Car Wash. " He achieved his greatest enduring cult popularity with his delightfully deadpan portrayal of rugged police detective Jack Deth in the terrific "Trancers" and its strictly so-so sequels.

Started out his career as a stand-up comedian who made it all the way to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962).

Has starred in two different Jekyll/Hyde movies: "Jekyll and Hyde...Together Again" (1982) and "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (2006).

Has appeared in four movies taking place during the Vietnam war: Uncommon Valor (1983), Volunteers (1985), Air America (1990) and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998).

Although he played M. Emmet Walsh's son in The Flash: Pilot (1990), he is only eleven years his junior in real life.