Known for movies
Justified (2010-2015)
as Raylan Givens
Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
as Thomas Gabriel
Hitman (2007)
as Agent 47
The Crazies (2010)
as David
Short Info
| Net Worth | $16 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 20, 1968 |
| Spouse | Alexis Knief, Timothy Olyphant |
| Mark | Unusual posture |
| Fact | Lives in Los Angeles, California, USA. |
Contents
- 1 Who is Timothy Olyphant’s wife Alexis Knief?
- 2 Early Life and Education
- 3 The Multi-Decade Love Story
- 4 A Private Celebration
- 5 Mother of Three
- 6 Rumors of Divorce
- 7 The Divorce Joke
- 8 The Hitman
- 9 Alexis Knief Net Worth
- 10 Body Measurements, and Social Media Presence
- 11 General Info
- 12 Family
- 13 Accomplishments
- 14 Social profile links
- 15 Marks
- 16 Quotes
- 17 Facts
- 18 Pictures
- 19 Movies
- 20 Awards
Who is Timothy Olyphant’s wife Alexis Knief?
Alexis Knief was born on the 5th of March 1968, in Southern California USA, and draws most of her current fame from the fact that she is the wife of Timothy Olyphant – a well-known aspiring Hollywood actor and producer, generally popular for his important role in the crime series “Justified”, as well as the lead role in 2007’s “Hitman”. Alexis Knief has been married to Timothy Olyphant for 27 years now.
Early Life and Education
When it comes to her early years, Alexis Knief has managed to keep the media in the dark about most such intricacies, however it is known that she attended the University of Southern California, where she at some point married her soulmate and now husband. According to the reports of authoritative sources, Alexis and Timothy go way back, as they were even high school sweethearts. As of yet, there are no public information as to what actual degree Alexis obtained.
The Multi-Decade Love Story
A Private Celebration
The couple married privately in July 1991. Also, it’s apparent that the couple retain this aura of relative mysteriousness, since not much is known about most of their activities even today.
Mother of Three
The couple now have three children – in 1999, Grace Catherine sprang into the world, Henry, arrived in 2001, and finally Vivian in 2003.
Rumors of Divorce
A peculiar detail caught the eye of the media, in that Timothy Olyphant simply prefers wearing his wedding ring on the right hand, while the custom suggests it is to be worn on the left one. This minor discrepancy with a rule of society caused a bit of a ruckus in the media, until Timothy clarified what was really going on.
The Divorce Joke
The Hitman
One of the greatest contributions to the fame of Timothy Olyphant and thus his wife as well, is undoubtedly the action movie entitled “Himan” in 2007. At this moment, just the official trailer for this film has 1.2 million views on YouTube, and a solid 149,468 reviews on the Internet Movie Database website.
Alexis Knief Net Worth
According to authoritative sources the net worth of Alexis Knief herself is estimated at over $1 million, however, Timothy has a net worth of over $10 million, mostly thanks to his aforementioned roles, especially the 78 episode-long TV series, and it’s safe to assume Alexis has a share in this too.
Body Measurements, and Social Media Presence
Concerning the physical specifications of Alexis Knief, various sources repute that her height stands at a regular 5 feet 8 inches (1.72m), while the details regarding her weight remain unbeknownst to the general public for the moment. However, looking at her photographs online, it’s not hard to conclude that she is of a slim build.
As for the presence of Alexis Knief on social networks, there are unfortunately no results to offer, as any Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages are unavailable to the public. Considering how secretive the couple are, this lack of online presence is to be expected from Alexis.
General Info
| Full Name | Timothy Olyphant |
| Net Worth | $16 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 20, 1968 |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Profession | Television producer, Voice Actor |
| Education | University of Southern California, Fred C. Beyer High School, University of Southern California |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Alexis Knief, Timothy Olyphant |
| Children | Vivian Olyphant, Grace Olyphant, Henry Olyphant, Grace Olyphant, Vivian Olyphant, Henry Olyphant |
| Parents | Katherine Olyphant, John Vernon Bevan Olyphant |
| Siblings | Matt Olyphant, Andy Olyphant |
Accomplishments
| Awards | Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series, Young Hollywood Award for Best Bad Boy |
| Nominations | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama, Genie Award for Best Performanc... |
| Movies | Hitman, The Crazies, I Am Number Four, Live Free or Die Hard, A Perfect Getaway, Catch and Release, The Girl Next Door, Mother's Day, Rango, Snowden, A Man Apart, Scream 2, Dreamcatcher, Gone in 60 Seconds, This Is Where I Leave You, Stop-Loss, Rock Star, The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, E... |
| TV Shows | Justified, Damages, Deadwood, High Incident, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Santa Clarita Diet, Fire in the Hole |
Social profile links
Marks
| # | Marks / Signs |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grits his teeth when he speaks |
| 2 | Unusual posture |
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on his unique walk] I think people talking about the way I walk sounds great. Me talking about the way I walk sounds moronic. |
| 2 | [on Justified (2010), which ran for six seasons] I have a very healthy understanding of how good a gig this is. You're never quite sure, when you first get something if you really have a sense of what an opportunity it is. I think I've learned, over the years, that this is about as good as it gets, as far as working in show business. |
| 3 | [on room service] I'll admit a little something: If I go to one of those hotels where there's like a $50 omelet, I'm taking the silverware home with me. I'm not saying it's right. I just feel like it's an unspoken agreement where the mug and the silverware are just part of the deal. |
| 4 | [on late writer Elmore Leonard, who created the Raylan Givens character in Justified (2010)] The guy was genuinely cool. It was never a pose with him. You can go into any party or public gathering, and you'll see lots of people trying to act cool, and then there's always one person off in the corner, not doing much, who's the real deal. That was Elmore. |
| 5 | [on playing a fictionalized version of himself on The Grinder (2015) and being portrayed as a philanderer] I said (to the people behind the show), "This is a little bit of an issue because I'm playing Timothy Olyphant and Timothy Olyphant has been married for 25 years... and you've got him showing up and he's going to have this affair with this girl, and that's not really 'me,'" and they said, "Well, that's not the way we see the character." I actually said to my wife at one point, "Are we OK with this?" and she said, "Tim, nobody takes this shit seriously." |
| 6 | [on the the strong dialogue on Justified (2010), inspired by the writing of Elmore Leonard] It's a joy, you know, it's a pleasure to be able to speak these lines and have such good dialogue. It's hard to get your hands on that and I feel like I get to do it week in and week out. And it's not lost on me and what an opportunity it is and I'm enjoying every second of it. But, my contribution to that... you know, very little. I'm not sure it's my greatest strength. The word "dude" comes out of my mouth a lot and so my contributions need to be translated and rearticulated in Elmore speak. |
| 7 | [on fandom and being recognized] I know the difference between someone coming up to you on the street and saying, "Hey, you're that dude, right. Yes, that's what I thought," and somebody coming up and saying, "Big fan of the show. Big fan of that character." And that's nice. You're out there telling stories, you're hoping to find an audience, and it's very appreciated. |
| 8 | I trust that I know a good part when I see one and usually, when I see one, I have to wait for seven people to pass, in order for me to get it. |
| 9 | [on Deadwood (2004)] I think that after 9/11 there was a feeling in this country that people felt that their enemies were everywhere and around the corner, and were looking at their neighbors differently. That feeling seemed to be very much alive in our show. That capacity for violence was everywhere. So, as much as it was about the 1800s, it felt very much like we were doing something contemporary. |
| 10 | [Joking about why he was passed over as Best Actor in a Dramatic Series for his show Justified (2010)] As I understand it, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is fifty people from around the world that make that vote, and I slept with three of them. I don't know if that helps me or hurts me, but it just shows you it could turn pretty quick. |
| 11 | [on committing to a TV series] I can't speak for everybody, but for me, if you told actors that you wanted to do a TV series and it was going to run three years and that's it, you're done, I think the line would get a lot longer, without question. It's really easy to fall into this habit of, "Ahh, I don't know what I'm going to do next." You think every job is your last job, but there's another side to that, which is that it never gets any better than when you first get a new job. It's the most fun. When somebody says, "You got the job," that's the most fun, and from that point forward, it's so exciting, but part of the fun is when the job is over and you move on. The danger with success in television is "Haven't we shot this episode before? Didn't we shoot this scene two years ago?" I think it's really hard to just take the risk from season to season and not be afraid to give the audience something completely different, and trust that they'll come with you. |
| 12 | Well, bottom line with A Perfect Getaway (2009) was, I thought "I'm going to have a lot of fun at work". That part was gonna get me an opportunity to play and have fun. There's something great when you read something and you have some sense of, "I know what to do here. Give me a little room. This is going to be a lot of fun". And then when we got Steve [Steve Zahn], "Well, now it's going to be a ton of fun, because there's somebody who's going to be so fun to bounce off of". The quality of the actors I got to work with on that made it seem like I was getting away with something. |
| 13 | [on Deadwood (2004)] The fact is, this job is always fun, always a good time, but it's not that often that you can be as proud of it as I am of this experience. We just had a great time making it too. |
| 14 | Istanbul was unbelievable! What a city! I could go back there again and again. That was a fascinating place. It was a very foreign experience. But yeah, that is one of the perks of the job. You get to go places that you'd never imagine and see a part of the world you hadn't considered before. It was great. (On filming portions of Hitman (2007) in Istanbul). |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Before he got work as an actor, he started his career performing stand-up comedy in New York City and Boston, where Dave Attell, Louis C.K., Sarah Silverman, Jay Mohr and Dave Chappelle were other new comedians on the scene. |
| 2 | Is very good friends with Conan O'Brien and is a frequent guest on his talk show. |
| 3 | He is a third cousin, once removed, of journalist Anderson Cooper, a second cousin, twice removed, of Anderson's mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, and a fourth cousin of filmmaker James Vanderbilt. Timothy's three times paternal great-grandparents, William Henry Vanderbilt and Maria Louisa Kissam, were also the two times maternal great-grandparents of Anderson Cooper and the three times paternal great-grandparents of James Vanderbilt. |
| 4 | His maternal great-grandfather, Abraham Gideon, was a Jewish immigrant from Tula, Russia. Timothy's other ancestry is mostly English, along with German, Scottish, Dutch, and Irish. Through his father, Timothy is a four times great-grandson of industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt, and a three times great-grandson of his son, William Henry Vanderbilt, who vastly expanded the Vanderbilt family fortune. Timothy's paternal grandmother, Adele Sloane Hammond, was the sister of music producer John Hammond and the sister-in-law of musician Benny Goodman. Another of Timothy's four times great-grandfathers, Dr. David Olyphant, born in Scotland, served as director-general of Southern hospitals during the American Revolutionary War. His third great-grandfather, David Olyphant, and great-great-grandfather, Robert Morrison Olyphant, were both prominent businessmen. |
| 5 | Timothy was classmates with actor Jeremy Renner during their high school years, in Modesto, Ca. Both attended Beyer High School, during the 1980s, although they were not in the same graduating class. |
| 6 | He was considered for the role of Tony Stark in Iron Man (2008). |
| 7 | Last name is pronounced "Ol-uh-fint" and rhymes with "flint" (not "plant"). |
| 8 | Has three children with his wife Alexis: a daughter Grace (born 1999), a son named Henry (born 2001) and a daughter named Vivian (born 2003). |
| 9 | Read sports for Los Angeles radio station Indie 103.1 on its morning show until the departure of Joe Escalante in 2008. |
| 10 | While at the University of Southern California, he studied fine art and theater. |
| 11 | Lives in Los Angeles, California, USA. |
| 12 | Swam competitively while attending the University of Southern California (US National Finalist in the 200m individual medley) |
| 13 | His older brother, Andy Olyphant, is an A & R executive for Warner Bros. Records. His younger brother, Matt Olyphant, was the lead singer for Fetish. |
| 14 | 1986 graduate of Fred C. Beyer High School, Modesto, California. |
| 15 | He was raised in Modesto, California and attended the University of Southern California. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita Diet | 2017 | TV Series pre-production | Joel |
| Behold My Heart | 2017 | post-production | Steven Lang |
| Snowden | 2016 | CIA Agent Geneva | |
| Mother's Day | 2016 | Henry | |
| The Grinder | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Timothy Olyphant / Rake Grinder |
| Justified | 2010-2015 | TV Series | Raylan Givens |
| This Is Where I Leave You | 2014 | Horry Callen | |
| The Mindy Project | 2013 | TV Series | Graham |
| Dealin' with Idiots | 2013 | Max's Dad | |
| Archer | 2013 | TV Series | Lucas Troy |
| The League | 2012 | TV Series | Wesley |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | 2011 | Video Game | Grinch (voice) |
| I Am Number Four | 2011 | Henri | |
| Rango | 2011 | Spirit of the West (voice) | |
| The Office | 2010 | TV Series | Danny Cordray |
| Damages | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Wes Krulik |
| Elektra Luxx | 2010 | Dellwood Butterworth | |
| The Crazies | 2010 | David | |
| A Perfect Getaway | 2009 | Nick | |
| High Life | 2009 | Dick | |
| Samantha Who? | 2008 | TV Series | Winston Funk |
| Stop-Loss | 2008 | Lt. Col. Boot Miller | |
| Turok | 2008 | Video Game | Cowboy (voice) |
| Hitman | 2007/I | Agent 47 | |
| Gag Reel | 2007 | Video short | Thomas Gabriel |
| Meet Bill | 2007 | Chip Johnson | |
| Live Free or Die Hard | 2007 | Thomas Gabriel | |
| Catch and Release | 2006/II | Fritz | |
| Deadwood | 2004-2006 | TV Series | Seth Bullock |
| My Name Is Earl | 2006 | TV Series | Billy Reed |
| The Girl Next Door | 2004 | Kelly | |
| A Man Apart | 2003 | Hollywood Jack | |
| Dreamcatcher | 2003 | Pete | |
| Night Visions | 2002 | TV Series | Eli |
| Shadow Realm | 2002 | TV Movie | Eli West |
| Coastlines | 2002 | Sonny Mann | |
| Rock Star | 2001 | Rob Malcolm, Blood Pollution Guitarist | |
| The Safety of Objects | 2001 | Randy | |
| Doppelganger | 2001 | Short | Brian |
| Head Over Heels | 2001 | Michael | |
| Gone in Sixty Seconds | 2000 | Detective Drycoff | |
| Auggie Rose | 2000 | Roy Mason | |
| The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy | 2000 | Dennis | |
| Advice from a Caterpillar | 1999 | Brat | |
| No Vacancy | 1999 | Luke | |
| Go | 1999 | Todd Gaines | |
| Sex and the City | 1998 | TV Series | Sam |
| When Trumpets Fade | 1998 | TV Movie | Lt. Lukas |
| 1999 | 1998 | Hooks | |
| Ellen Foster | 1997 | TV Movie | Roy Hobbs |
| Scream 2 | 1997 | Mickey | |
| A Life Less Ordinary | 1997 | Hiker | |
| High Incident | 1997 | TV Series | Brett Farraday |
| The First Wives Club | 1996 | Brett Artounian | |
| Mr. & Mrs. Smith | 1996 | TV Series | Scooby |
| 77 Sunset Strip | 1995 | TV Movie |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita Diet | 2017 | TV Series executive producer pre-production | |
| Justified | TV Series co-executive producer - 26 episodes, 2013 - 2014 producer - 26 episodes, 2011 - 2012 executive producer - 13 episodes, 2015 | ||
| Justified: Sneak Peek | 2013 | Short co-executive producer |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Lately | 2013-2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Justified: Sneak Peek | 2013 | Short | Himself |
| The Office: The Farewells | 2013 | TV Series documentary | |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2011-2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Wild West | 2013 | TV Series documentary | Narrator (voice) |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011-2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Sesame Street | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Rachael Ray | 2010-2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series |
| Made in Hollywood | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| ES.TV HD | 2011 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Bonnie Hunt Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Hour | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Attack of the Show! | 2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 1997-2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Analog Hero in a Digital World: Making of 'Live Free or Die Hard' | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Dinner for Five | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Making 'Deadwood': Season Two | 2005 | TV Short documentary | Himself (as Tim Olyphant) |
| Making 'Deadwood': The Show Behind the Show | 2004 | TV Short documentary | Himself |
| HBO First Look | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself / Pete |
| Film-Fest DVD: Issue 2 - Cannes | 1999 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Conan | 2012-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Complaining About Cancelled Appearance / Himself - Guest |
| Today | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Mixing It Up with Timothy Olyphant | 2015 | TV Short | Himself |
| Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2013-2015 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Lately | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Guest Actor/Actress in a Comedy Series | The Grinder (2015) |
| 2011 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Series, Drama | Justified (2010) |
| 2000 | Young Hollywood Award | Young Hollywood Awards | Best Bad Boy | Go (1999) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Justified (2010) |
| 2015 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Drama Lead Actor | Justified (2010) |
| 2013 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Justified (2010) |
| 2013 | IGN Award | IGN Summer Movie Awards | Best TV Hero | Justified (2010) |
| 2013 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Justified (2010) |
| 2013 | TV Guide Award | TV Guide Awards | Favorite Actor | Justified (2010) |
| 2012 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Justified (2010) |
| 2012 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Justified (2010) |
| 2012 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Series, Drama | Justified (2010) |
| 2011 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Justified (2010) |
| 2011 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Justified (2010) |
| 2011 | Genie | Genie Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | High Life (2009) |
| 2011 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Drama Lead Actor | Justified (2010) |
| 2011 | IGN Award | IGN Summer Movie Awards | Best TV Hero | Justified (2010) |
| 2011 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Justified (2010) |
| 2011 | TCA Award | Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Drama | Justified (2010) |
| 2010 | IGN Award | IGN Summer Movie Awards | Best TV Hero | Justified (2010) |
| 2010 | Scream Award | Scream Awards | Best Horror Actor | The Crazies (2010) |
| 2010 | TFCA Award | Toronto Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor | A Perfect Getaway (2009) |
| 2007 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Deadwood (2004) |
| 1999 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Guest Actor in a Cable Series | Sex and the City (1998) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
