Tim Robbins Gets His Star

LOS ANGELES — Tim Robbins is known in Hollywood as an Academy Award-winning actor, director, activist and hockey fanatic. On Friday, he added comedian to his repertoire while getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

"I used to take the bus from here to Burbank to go to work," he recalled. "When the bus was late, I would walk up and down and throw my cigarettes down. Now I have the honor of having this done to my star."

Guests at the ceremony included Robbins' longtime partner, Susan Sarandon, as well as relatively diminutive actor Jack Black, who said he has known the tall, lanky Robbins for 25 years.

"I literally looked up to him," Black joked. "I actually became his stalker because I wanted to be part of his world."

Robbins was nominated for a best-director Oscar in 1996 for "Dead Man Walking," a movie he co-wrote about the death penalty. Sarandon's role in it won the Oscar for best actress.

"I am so pleased to be a part of his life, and I want to present Tim's best production _ our three kids," Sarandon said.

Born in West Covina, Calif., and raised in New York City, Robbins came from a family of entertainers. His father, Gil Robbins, played with the folk group The Highwaymen in the 1960s.

Robbins, 49, is known for his proclivity for bold roles. He has appeared in critically acclaimed films such as "Mystic River," "The Shawshank Redemption," "Jacob's Ladder" and "The Player."

In Clint Eastwood's "Mystic River," Robbins' portrayal of a man haunted by memories of childhood sexual abuse won him a best supporting actor Oscar in 2004.

Comments

[wanked]

Congratz Tim R. You are an Awsome actor and an inspirational activist. Thanks for all you do !!!

[preemptivelove]

love him!!!! a well-deserved star for tim robbins!!!

[wolfgangmo]

It is about time.

Tim Robbins is arguably the most capable actor of his generation.

[S1m0n]

I nominate Tim and Susan as the heirs to Paul and Joanne's 'happiest hollywood marriage' crown.

[preemptivelove]

they're not married though......maybe that's the secret!

[UcheJadore]

Long overdue for one of Hollywood' finest. CONGRATULATIONS SIR!!!

[firewmn]

** Awesome Mr. Saradon...!!! hahahhaa just kidding... Mr. Robbins..

[sphinxy]

Well, there is some justice in the world! Congrats, Tim!

[PlantGod72]

BRAVO, TIM!

[amorvincitomnia]

Tim Robbin's certainly deserved it. He is an amazing artist. Bravo!

[happycat]

I love Tim Robbins. Not only is he an amazing actor, but he is a great humanitarian and family man. He and Susan Sarandon are wonderful together.

[Social Construct]

As a celebrity that finds a responsibility to speak with the megaphone of fame for social reform and retain distinguished humility, Mr. Robbins places himself in good company. I am certain the great Paul Newman is smiling somewhere. Thank you and congratulations, Mr. Robbins.

[robiform]

After reading this post, I was thinking the same thing as you--how Tim Robbins is a spiritual heir to Paul Newman in terms of his talent and his passion for social and political betterment. Good show, Tim!

[jennyjen]

Clubhouse reporter: So how does it feel to get your first professional win?
Ebby Calvin LaLoosh: It feels out there. I mean, it's a major rush. I mean, it feels radical in kind of a tubular sort of way, but most of all, it feels out there.

[senorplaid]

Ebby Calvin LaLoosh: A good friend of mine said this is an easy game: You hit the ball, you catch the ball, you throw the ball. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. Sometimes ... it rains. Now you think about that.

[jukesgrrl]

What a stand-up guy, what a stellar career, what good taste in women! Congratulations, Tim.

[KaraMiaa]

Congrats to such a fine actor, my husband and I have enjoyed his movies so much, and admire that he and his lovely partner also care about our nation and planet. What a very overdue honor.....­.congrats!

[politicky]

Congratulations ! :)