Tim Russ
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made Tim Russ a veteran actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. Action keeps coming back on the credit list. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. his Agent Chuck Summer in 'Live Free or Die Hard' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Spaceballs' is a second title with real reach.
Tim Russ
40 Movies
56 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made Tim Russ a veteran actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. Action keeps coming back on the credit list. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. his Agent Chuck Summer in 'Live Free or Die Hard' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Spaceballs' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Plays Agent Chuck Summer
Live Free or Die Hard
2007
Plays Trooper
Spaceballs
1987
Plays Mason Mosley
The Midnight Sky
2020
Plays Lieutenant
Star Trek: Generations
1994
Plays Robert Johnson
Crossroads
1986
Plays Lucius Fox (voice)
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham
2023
Plays Jesse
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
1987
Plays Mortrigard
Surge of Power: Where There's Smoke
2024
Plays Jerry
Fire with Fire
1986
Plays Carter
Eve of Destruction
1991
Plays Douglas
The Oh in Ohio
2006
Plays Tuvok
Star Trek: Voyager - Dark Frontier
1999
Plays Sammy Davas Jr
They Want Dick Dickster
2018
Plays Tuvok
Star Trek: Voyager - Basics
1996
Plays Captain Tuvok
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
2023
Director
Plays Martin Green
Junkie
2019
Plays Tuvok
Star Trek: Voyager - Scorpion
2000
Plays Tuvok
Star Trek: Voyager - Future's End
2000
Plays Ghost in the Gun
Ghost in the Gun
2019
Plays A.D.
Mr. Saturday Night
1992
Plays Policeman
Pulse
1988
Plays Jesse Younger
Night Eyes II
1991
Plays Town Clerk
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
2005
Plays News Anchor
InAlienable
2008
Plays Unreal Robert Schmitt
Unbelievable!!!!!
2020
Plays Det. Chuck Roland
Dead Connection
1994
Plays Captain Royce Aikman
The Star City Murders
2024
Plays Ezekiel Roake
Six Gun Savior
2016
Plays Charles Harwell
Her Side of the Bed
2018
Plays Captain Burns
Nightshade
2022
Plays Warlock (voice)
A Fairy's Game
2018
Plays Frank Hudson
Karma
2018
Plays General Jack Guerdon
Alongside Night
2014
Plays The Surgeon
Vitals
2019
TV Shows
Director
Plays Tuvok
Star Trek: Voyager
1995
Plays Frank
Samantha Who?
2007
Plays D.C. Montana
The Highwayman
1987
Plays Ted Franklin
iCarly
2007
Plays Eugene
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Creator
Plays Tuvok
Star Trek: Renegades
2015
Plays Marty
Twenty Good Years
2006
Plays Victor
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Plays Marais Doctor
Swamp Thing
2019
Plays Principal Franklin
iCarly
2021
Plays The Custodian
Them
2021
Plays ER Doctor
ted
2024
Plays Juror
Cop Rock
1990
Plays Archer (segment "Kentucky Rye")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Jerry Kemper
NCIS
2003
Plays Captain Tuvok
Star Trek: Picard
2020
Plays T'Kar
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Plays Answering Machine Guy
The People Next Door
1989
Plays Collins
Heart of the City
1986
Plays Gordon Benedict
Trust Me
2009
Plays Collin Charles
Unconventional
2025
Plays Agent Gordon / Parallel Agent Gordon
Lab Rats
2012
Plays Devon
The Soul Man
2012
Plays Dr. Henry Picard
Freddy's Nightmares
1988
Plays Elijah Landry
4400
2021
Plays Specialist
Guys with Kids
2012
Plays Hobie Brown / Prowler (voice)
Spider-Man
1994
Plays Devor
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays Leonard Sterling
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Martin Clemens
seaQuest DSV
1993
Latest Trailers
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To the Journey: Looking Back at Star Trek: Voyager
Full Filmography
One Big Happy Family
Lawrence
2025
Film
Unconventional
Collin Charles · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Surge of Power: Where There's Smoke
Mortrigard
2024
Film
The Star City Murders
Captain Royce Aikman
2024
Film
ted
ER Doctor · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
Captain Tuvok
2023
Film
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham
Lucius Fox (voice)
2023
Film
Poker Face
Max · 1 episode
2023–
TV
The Rookie: Feds
Mel · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tim Russ and where are they from?
Tim Russ is 70 years old, born on June 22, 1956 in Washington, D.C., USA.
What are the most famous roles of Tim Russ?
Tim Russ is best known for roles in Live Free or Die Hard, Spaceballs, The Midnight Sky.
How many movies has Tim Russ been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Tim Russ has appeared in 40 movies and 56 TV shows.
What was Tim Russ's first movie?
The career of Tim Russ began with Crossroads (1986).
What is Tim Russ's most recent movie or series?
Tim Russ's most recent release is One Big Happy Family, which premiered on October 3, 2025.
What TV shows has Tim Russ appeared in?
On television, Tim Russ has appeared in The Good Doctor, American Horror Story, Suits, Supergirl.
Tim Russ
1956-06-22 · Washington, D.C., USA
Timothy Darrell "Tim" Russ (born June 22, 1956) is an American actor, film director, screenwriter and musician. He is known for his roles as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, as Frank on Samantha Who?, and as Principal Franklin, a recurring character on the Nickelodeon live-action teen sitcom iCarly.
Russ was born in Washington, D.C. to a state government employee mother and a U.S. Air Force officer father. He spent part of his childhood in Turkey. During his early life, Tim Russ had many dogs.