What Is Timothy Busfield's Net Worth?
Timothy Busfield, an American actor, director, producer, and writer, boasts a net worth of $500 thousand, shared with his wife since 2013, actress Melissa Gilbert.
Busfield is best known for his versatile performances on television. He portrayed Dr. John 'J.T.' McIntyre on "Trapper John, M.D." (1984–1986), Elliot Weston on "Thirtysomething" (1987–1991), Danny Concannon on "The West Wing" (1999–2006), and Cal Shanley on "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006–2007). With over 70 acting credits, he has showcased his talents in films such as "Revenge of the Nerds" (1984), "Field of Dreams" (1989), "Sneakers" (1992), and "National Security" (2003), as well as TV series including "The Byrds of Paradise" (1994), "Secrets and Lies" (2015), "Designated Survivor" (2018–2019), "Almost Family" (2019–2020), and "For Life" (2020–2021).
Beyond acting, Timothy has a notable career in directing and producing. He wrote, directed, and produced the award-winning short film "One Smart Fellow" (2015) and has directed over 50 projects, such as the film "Guest Artist" (2019). His TV directing credits include episodes of "Ed" (2000–2004), "Without a Trace" (2002–2009), "Damages" (2007–2011), "Psych" (2012), "Childrens Hospital" (2013), "This Is Us" (2017), and "Nashville" (2017–2018). As a producer, his work spans series like "Ed," "Without a Trace," "Secrets and Lies," and "Lipstick Jungle" (2008–2009).
Early Life
Born on June 12, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan, Timothy Busfield grew up with a strong inclination towards drama. His mother, Jean, was a secretary, while his father, Roger, was a drama professor. Timothy has sisters Julia and Terry, and a brother, Buck. He attended East Lansing High School and graduated in 1975. He then pursued drama at East Tennessee State University and participated in productions with the Actors Theater of Louisville. By age 18, he had his first professional theatrical role in a children's adaptation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." In 1981, Busfield moved to New York City and joined the Circle Repertory Company, appearing in Lanford Wilson's "Talley and Son."
Career
Timothy made his film debut as a soldier in "Stripes" (1981) and soon moved to Los Angeles, where he starred on the ABC series "Reggie" (1983). He gained recognition with his role as Arnold Poindexter in "Revenge of the Nerds" (1984) and its sequel "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise" (1987). From 1984 to 1986, he starred as the son of Trapper John McIntyre on "Trapper John, M.D." His portrayal of Elliot Weston on "Thirtysomething" (1987-1991) earned him a Primetime Emmy and critical acclaim.
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In 1989, Busfield co-starred with Kevin Costner in "Field of Dreams." He continued to build his filmography with roles in "Sneakers" (1992), "The Skateboard Kid" (1993), "Striking Distance" (1993), "Little Big League" (1994), and "Quiz Show" (1994). From 1999 to 2006, he played Danny Concannon on the acclaimed NBC political drama "The West Wing." Busfield's diverse career includes recurring roles in TV series like NBC's "Ed" (2002–2004) and CBS's "Without a Trace" (2004).
Busfield continued to diversify his roles, starring on NBC's "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006–2007) and directing six episodes of the series. He appeared in "Entourage" (2009), and guest-starred in "Law & Order" (2010), "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2011), "Blue Bloods" (2012), and "Childrens Hospital" (2012). His more recent work includes "23 Blast" (2013), "Secrets and Lies" (2015), "Designated Survivor" (2018–2019), and the award-winning film "Guest Artist" (2019). From 2019 to 2020, Busfield played Ron Doyle on Fox's "Almost Family," and from 2020 to 2021, he starred as Henry Roswell on ABC's "For Life."
Personal Life
Busfield has been married three times. He married actress/director Radha Delamarter in 1981, with whom he had a son, Wilson, before they divorced in 1986. He then married fashion designer Jennifer Merwin in 1988, and they had two children, Daisy and Samuel, before divorcing in 2008. Timothy married actress Melissa Gilbert on April 24, 2013. The couple lived in Howell, Michigan, before moving to New York City in 2018. During the 2016-17 academic year, Busfield served as an artist in residence at Michigan State University, focusing on guiding students through the intricacies of acting and directing.
Awards and Nominations
Busfield's performance in "Thirtysomething" earned him four Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, winning in 1991. He also received two Q Award nominations for the series. For "Guest Artist," he won numerous awards, including the Best Feature Film at the Accolade Competition, Beloit International Film Festival, Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, and New York City Independent Film Festival, among others.
His short film "One Smart Fellow" garnered several accolades, including an Award of Excellence Special Mention at the Accolade Competition and the Best Family Narrative award at the Manhattan Film Festival. In 2018, he won an IndieFEST Film Award and various other accolades for the TV pilot "Tenure."
Real Estate
In 2003, Busfield purchased a 2,396 square foot home near Malibu for $1.25 million. He listed the property for $1.995 million in 2008 following his divorce from Merwin. However, two years later, he faced foreclosure after defaulting on his mortgage. In 2019, Timothy and Melissa acquired a 14-acre property in New York's Catskill mountains for $98,000, where they currently reside.
