Meet Timothy J. Cox | Stage and Film Actor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Timothy J. Cox and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Timothy J., why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
It’s the path that I was meant to take. It’s where I fit. When I started out as an actor in high school, I did it to break free of shyness and feelings of awkwardness. I didn’t feel comfortable in my own skin, but when I entered a theatre and went on to a stage, that awkwardness left me. I felt alive. I felt free. I felt happy and most importantly, I felt confident. And after 30 plus years of work in the theatre and in film, I can truly say that this work has set my life free.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?

I am an actor who has played close to 200 roles on stage and in film, who specialize in character / supporting roles. My belief is that ”Character actors always work”. Over the years, I have been very fortunate to have had a chance to be a part of many wonderful films and theatrical productions. In everything I do, I try to be diverse in the types of projects that I get involved in and do projects that challenge me emotionally, mentally, physically. That’s part of the journey of an actor. We are always on the hunt for a challenge. Actors want and should want roles that test them. These days, if a role scares me, I am all in. Each time I step onto a film set or on to a stage, it’s like going to school. I get to play and pretend, step inside someone else’s shoes and walk around for a little while. I still get fulfillment from that. You never stop learning in this work. There’s always something else to discover. You can always dig a little deeper, do a little bit more investigation. That’s where the mystery lies in this whole thing. It’s tough and it should be tough, but it’s also a lot of fun, if you let it be fun.

Professionally speaking, I have been busy.

In April 2023, I went to New York City to play the fun supporting role of Vic Vending in the ensemble comedy ”Static Cling”, written and directed by Steven Lifshey. The film, which was shot in a Brooklyn laundromat, is set for completion before the end of 2023. Also scheduled for release very soon is Matthew Mahler’s horror film ”Protanopia”. This marks my 4th collaboration with Matt, after appearing in his critically acclaimed films ”Dark Romance”, ”What Jack Built” and ”To Be Alone” and I’m thrilled to get his latest in front of an audience as it was a joy to work on.

In May of 2023, I wrote/co-produced and starred in the film “After”, which tells the story of a father, who is a veteran police detective, who must choose between following the law and seeking vengeance after the murder of his police officer son in the line of duty. The film was co-produced, edited and directed by Thomas Angeletti of Alysm Films. I had the honor and privilege of working with the stellar crew of Maya Ahmed (Assistant Director), Jake Reynolds (Director of Photography), Robert Morris (Sound), Alex Johnson (Sound), Dorothy Gerwing (Set Decorator) and Beth Metcalf, an amazing actress, who played my daughter Annie in the film. The film was completed in July 2023 and was released for a festival / critical run. It has since received rave reviews from critics all over the world and was recently made available for viewing on the free streaming site Reveel.

After production wrapped on ”After”, I collaborated with members of the same production team again for the drama ”Hard Truths”. Maya Ahmed stepped into the director’s chair for this film where I play Peter Gibney, a long time agent who is known in the modeling industry for being kind, generous and supportive of the people he represents. Model Hope Harmon (played by the outstanding Paige Hoover) has been with Peter the longest of all his clients, close to 15 years. They have a very close, familial relationship and as a result, have made each other very successful. There is a major clothing client, Braden-Willoughby, that Peter has been trying to book Hope with, but the client has confided to Peter that they are not remotely interested in Hope, unless she were willing to undergo, in their words “dramatic changes”. While visiting Hope on the set of her latest photo shoot, Peter tries to carefully discuss some hard truths about her future as a model. This film comes from the heart of lead actress Paige Hoover, who shared many stories from her own experiences in the modeling world that helped shape the story and the character of Hope Harmon. I saw a cut of the film recently and I believe that it’s going to pack a punch. Tom Angeletti served as director of photography and editor on the project. He also co-produced with Paige and I, while Robert Morris and Alex Johnson once again provided sound for the production. The cast also includes the uber-talented Joy Kapp (as Meg Banes), Ira Cross (as Lemuel ”Lem” Griffith) and Patrick Johnston (as Danny Harmon). The film is set for a festival / critical release before the end of 2023.

I also collaborated with Tom and the same team again on the upcoming slasher horror film ”Friends Forever”, which I had a ball working on. This film is also set for a festival / critical release before the end of 2023.

I just wrapped on the film ”Road to Mimosaville” which is a fun and energetic homage to the recently departed Jimmy Buffett, written and directed by Trevor Seech-Hrvatin. The film is scheduled for a 2024 release.

Moving forward, I’ll be collaborating with Tom Angeletti and team again on two other scripts that I have written, a comedy titled ”Sundays With Dad”, where I co-star with the wonderful actor George R. Hildebrand. Tom will be directing the film and George will play my father, Ben who is a widower who misses his wife Maggie, but finds solace in his weekly meetings with his actor son, Jason. One day, Ben reveals to Jason that he has hired a prostitute, not for sexual favors, but simply for companionship. The script was inspired by the plays/screenplays of Neil Simon. Doc’s scripts were, of course, very funny, but he also had the ability to bring a tear to your eye with something heartfelt, honest and true. George and I have already started rehearsing and I think it’s going to be fantastic. Jake Reynolds will be returning as director of photography and Robert Morris and Alex Johnson will be on board again for their great sound work. Production is tentatively set for Summer 2024.

I also wrote the script, ”Hall of Famer”, which stars the amazing Julie Carney as Molly Hendricks, whose normal, quiet life is interrupted when she receives a visit from her lawyer, informing her that she is about to be inducted into the adult film Hall of Fame. Turns out that Molly once worked as an adult film actress. I’m so thrilled that I will get to act alongside Julie again (as her husband Dan in this film. Julie and I also appeared together as husband and wife in ”Friends Forever”) as well as my ”After” co-star Beth Metcalf (who plays our daughter, Chloe). The cast also features the stellar talents of Patrick Johnston (as Ricardo ‘Oli’ Oliveras), Tom Cline (as Larry Hendricks), Robert Morris (as Jerry Malley) and Alex Johnson (as Mickey Blue). Jake Reynolds will be behind the camera again as director of photography for the project.

Also in 2024, I will be playing the supporting role of Officer Hayes in the drama ”Without Her”, written and directed by Jessica Griesheimer and starring Beth Metcalf as Sophia in a story told from the perspective of Sophia’s dog Storm as she faces the traumatic of leaving an abusive relationship. Despite those around her who tell her to leave her dog behind, Sophia fights to keep them both safe. I am thrilled that I get to work with the impressive team led by Jessica and Beth that includes Jake Reynolds (Director of Photography), Daniel Griesheimer (Producer) and a cast that includes Ramona Schwalbach (as Megan), Zach Hurley (as John), Sophia Bianchi (as Olivia), Kathy A. Bates (as Officer Goode) and Jace Carson (as the voice of Storm).

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
If I took the time to send a Shoutout and thank yous to all of the people who are responsible for any success that I have had as an actor, we wouldn’t have enough space, but naturally, I am very thankful to all of the actors, directors, producers, writers, assistant directors, cinematographers, stage managers and other film and theatre professionals that I have had the opportunity to work with over this 30 plus year journey. They have been my teachers in this work, and I have learned from all of them and I am still learning. I also have to send a Shoutout eto my amazing wife Jamie and my sweet boy, Spencer. Your support and love means the world to me. I love you both.

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