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American actor (born 1956)

Tim Russ Russ at the 2022 Phoenix Fan Fusion Born Timothy Darrell Russ (1956-06-22) June 22, 1956 (age 70) Washington, D.C., U.S. Alma mater St. Edward's University Illinois State University Occupations Actor musician screenwriter producer director Years active 1985–present Children 1

**Timothy Darrell Russ**[1] (born June 22, 1956) is an American actor, musician, screenwriter, director and amateur astronomer. He is best known for his roles as [Lieutenant Commander](/source/Lieutenant_Commander) [Tuvok](/source/Tuvok) on *[Star Trek: Voyager](/source/Star_Trek%3A_Voyager)*; [Robert Johnson](/source/Robert_Johnson) in *[Crossroads](/source/Crossroads_(1986_film))* (1986); Casey in *[East of Hope Street](/source/East_of_Hope_Street)* (1998); Frank on *[Samantha Who?](/source/Samantha_Who%3F)*; Principal Franklin on the [Nickelodeon](/source/Nickelodeon) sitcom *[iCarly](/source/ICarly)*; D. C. Montana on *[The Highwaymen](/source/The_Highwayman_(TV_series))* (1987–1988), and for his brief role in *[Spaceballs](/source/Spaceballs)* (1987). He appeared in *[The Rookie: Feds](/source/The_Rookie%3A_Feds)* (2022) and reprised his role as Captain Tuvok on Season 3 of *[Star Trek: Picard](/source/Star_Trek%3A_Picard)*.

## Early life, family and education

Russ was born in [Washington, D.C.](/source/Washington%2C_D.C.), on June 22, 1956, to a [government employee](/source/Government_employee) mother and a [U.S. Air Force](/source/U.S._Air_Force) officer father.[1] He spent part of his childhood in [Turkey](/source/Turkey). He attended his senior year of high school at [Rome Free Academy](/source/Rome_Free_Academy), from which he graduated in 1974.[2] He graduated from [St. Edward's University](/source/St._Edward's_University) with a degree in theater arts. He additionally attended graduate school at [Illinois State University](/source/Illinois_State_University) where he was inducted into its Hall of Fame. With a girlfriend, Jedda Roskilly, he has a daughter.[3]

## Career

### Acting

In 1985, Russ appeared in *[The Twilight Zone](/source/The_Twilight_Zone_(1985_TV_series))* episodes "[Kentucky Rye](/source/Kentucky_Rye_(The_Twilight_Zone))" as Officer #2 and "[Voices in the Earth](/source/Voices_in_the_Earth_(The_Twilight_Zone))" as Archer. He made a brief appearance in the comedy film *[Spaceballs](/source/Spaceballs)* as a trooper who "combs" the desert with a giant comb.[4][5] Russ had a prominent role in the Charles Bronson film *[Death Wish 4](/source/Death_Wish_4).*

Russ has been involved in the *[Star Trek](/source/Star_Trek)* franchise as a voice and film actor, writer, director, and producer. He played several minor roles before landing the role as the main character [Tuvok](/source/Tuvok) in *Star Trek: Voyager*. Russ screentested, in 1987, for the role of [Geordi La Forge](/source/Geordi_La_Forge) on *Star Trek: The Next Generation* before being cast as Tuvok. Russ went into *Voyager* as a dedicated [Trekkie](/source/Trekkie) with an extensive knowledge of [Vulcan](/source/Vulcan_(Star_Trek)) lore,[6] and has played the following roles in the *Star Trek* universe:

- Devor, a mercenary aboard the *Enterprise-D* disguised as a service engineer in *The Next Generation* episode "[Starship Mine](/source/Starship_Mine)" (1993)

- T'Kar, a [Klingon](/source/Klingon) in the *Deep Space Nine* episode "[Invasive Procedures](/source/Invasive_Procedures_(Star_Trek%3A_Deep_Space_Nine))" (1993)

- A human tactical Lieutenant on the USS *Enterprise-B* in the film *[Star Trek Generations](/source/Star_Trek_Generations)* (1994).

- Tuvok's [Mirror Universe](/source/Mirror_Universe) counterpart in the *Deep Space Nine* episode "[Through the Looking Glass](/source/Through_the_Looking_Glass_(Star_Trek%3A_Deep_Space_Nine))" (1995).

- A changeling impersonating Tuvok in *Star Trek: Picard* season 3.

In 1995, Russ co-wrote the story for the [Malibu Comics](/source/Malibu_Comics) *[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine](/source/Star_Trek%3A_Deep_Space_Nine)* #29 and 30, with Mark Paniccia. Russ performed voice acting roles as Tuvok for the video games *[Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force](/source/Star_Trek%3A_Voyager_%E2%80%93_Elite_Force)* and *[Star Trek: Elite Force II](/source/Star_Trek%3A_Elite_Force_II)*. Russ is the director and one of the stars of the fan series *[Star Trek: Of Gods and Men](/source/Star_Trek%3A_Of_Gods_and_Men)*, the first third of which was released in December 2007, with the remaining two-thirds released in 2008.[7]

Russ's character's name D. C. Montana in *[The Highwayman](/source/The_Highwayman_(TV_series))* was a reference to *Trek* writer [D. C. Fontana](/source/D._C._Fontana).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

In 1990, he appeared in an episode of *[Freddy's Nightmares](/source/Freddy's_Nightmares)*.[8]

Russ directed and co-starred in *[Star Trek: Renegades](/source/Star_Trek%3A_Renegades)*, and in both 2013 and 2014 reprised his role as the voice of Tuvok in the [massively multiplayer online game](/source/Massively_multiplayer_online_game) *[Star Trek Online](/source/Star_Trek_Online)*.[9]

### Later work

Russ at the Paradise City Comic Con, December 2016

Russ appeared as Frank, a sarcastic doorman in the sitcom *[Samantha Who?](/source/Samantha_Who%3F)* from 2007 to 2009, and appeared for six seasons as Principal Ted Franklin in [Nickelodeon](/source/Nickelodeon)'s show *[iCarly](/source/ICarly)*. He also portrayed a doctor on an episode of *[Hannah Montana](/source/Hannah_Montana)*, "[I Am Hannah, Hear Me Croak](/source/I_Am_Hannah%2C_Hear_Me_Croak)".

Russ won an [Emmy Award](/source/Emmy_Award) in 2014 for [public service ads](/source/Public_service_ad) he did for the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office on [intellectual property](/source/Intellectual_property) theft and [cyberbullying](/source/Cyberbullying).[10]

He played Captain Kells in the 2015 [Bethesda Game Studios](/source/Bethesda_Game_Studios) video game *[Fallout 4](/source/Fallout_4)*.[11]

In June 2025, following [Mel Brooks](/source/Mel_Brooks)’ announcement of *Spaceballs 2*, slated for release in 2027, Russ teased on social media that he may appear in the film, along with his more famous co-stars.[12]

### Music and astronomy

Russ has been a lifelong musician and a singer.[13] In addition, Russ has been an avid amateur astronomer most of his adult life, and is a member of the [Los Angeles Astronomical Society](https://www.laas.org/). In 2021 he was among a small group of citizen astronomers who assisted in detection of the asteroid [617 Patroclus](/source/617_Patroclus) in preparation for [NASA](/source/NASA)'s [Lucy probe](/source/Lucy_(spacecraft)).[14] In February 2022, he stated that he owned a 10-inch Dobsonian telescope, an 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, and a Unistellar eVscope.[15]

## Filmography

### Film

Tim Russ film credits Year Title Role Notes 1986 Crossroads Robert Johnson Fire with Fire Jerry Washington 1987 Spaceballs Desert-Combing Trooper Death Wish 4: The Crackdown Jesse 1988 Bird Harris Pulse Policeman 1991 Eve of Destruction Carter Night Eyes 2 Jesse Younger 1992 Mr. Saturday Night Assistant director 1994 Dead Connection Detective Chuck Roland Star Trek Generations Enterprise-B Bridge Officer 1997 East of Hope Street Casey 2003 Roddenberry on Patrol Red-Shirt Bandit Also director and producer 2004 The Borg Tuvok Short, archive footage Geeks Self Documentary 2005 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Town Clerk 2006 The Oh in Ohio Douglas Unbeatable Harold Diner Manager 2006 Borg War Tuvok (voice) Animated fan film 2007 Live Free or Die Hard Chuck Summer Die Hard 4.0 (outside North America) InAlienable News Anchor 2007 Star Trek: Of Gods and Men Tuvok Fan film, also director and writer 2008 Star Trek: The Tour Tuvok Short 2009 Chad and the Alien Toupee Murray Silverman Short 2010 Reformed Tramp The Narrator Short Hometown Glory Narrator (voice) Documentary 2011 Rampart Command Staff Member #1 2012 C.A.T.s (Covert Anti-Espionage Team) Harry Short John Derek: Film Genius Narrator Short faux-documentary 2014 Alongside Night General Jack Guerdon Asteroid vs. Earth Captain Rogers Greyscale Gavin Calhoun Cavity Star Trac Agent #1 Short 2015 Star Trek: Renegades Tuvok Also director[16] Greyscale Gavin Calhoun 2016 Six Gun Savior Ezekiel Roak 2017 Her Side of the Bed Charles Harwell 5th Passenger Franklin 2018 A Fairy's Game Warlock Voice Junkie Martin Green Karma Frank Hudson Dick Dickster Sammy Davas Jr. Also executive producer The Killer's Requiem Detective Hank Starnes Well, Maybe There Are Some Small Parts Tim Russ Also director, short film 2019 Vitals The Surgeon Tenet Noctis Iman Also director Ghost in the Gun Ghost in the Gun Short film 2020 The Midnight Sky Mason Mosley [17] Unbelievable!!!!! Dr. Robert Schmitt 2021 The Emissaries Movie Narrator Vampire Slayer News Reporter (voice) 2022 Nightshade Captain Burns 2023 Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham Lucius Fox Voice[18][19] 2024 The Star City Murders Captain Royce Aikman Surge of Power: Where There's Smoke Mortrigard Rhythm (Make Moves Towards What You Love) Announcer FOAM (Freedom of Adventure in Motion) Shop Owner Animated To the Journey: Looking Back at Star Trek: Voyager Self Documentary 2025 One Big Happy Family Left in Space Ominous Voice Short film Emissaries: Into the Ionosphere 2 Narrator Renegades: The Making of Star Trek: Gods and Men Self Documentary

### Television

Tim Russ television credits Year Title Role Notes 1985 Hunter Sam Episode: "Killer in a Halloween Mask" 1985, 1987 Hill Street Blues Paramedic / Burton / Ben Childers 4 episodes 1985 The Twilight Zone Officer #2 Episode: "Kentucky Rye" 1986 Samaritan: The Mike Snyder Story TV film The Magical World of Disney Dixon Episode: "Casebusters" Amazing Stories Security Guard #1 Episode: "You Gotta Believe Me" Heart of the City Collins Episode: "When Push Comes to Shove" 1987 Jake and the Fatman Pete Episode: "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" Starman Tyrone Washington Episode: "The System" Timestalkers Sergeant Filton TV film The Twilight Zone Archer Episode: "Voices in the Earth" Vietnam War Story Sgt. Lemon Episode: "The Mine" Thirtysomething Salesman Episode: "Pilot" Throb Man #2 Episode: "Whose Coup Is It Anyway?" 1987–1988 The Highwayman D.C. Montana 10 episodes 1988 Who Gets the Friends? Roger Hamel TV film 21 Jump Street Ray Davies Episode: "Slippin' Into Darkness" Roots: The Gift Marcellus the slave doorman TV film Police Story: Cop Killer TV film Miracle at Beekman's Place TV film 1989 Alien Nation Ronald Ketnes TV film Beauty and the Beast Lieutenant Eric Parker Episode: "Sticks and Stones" The People Next Door Answering Machine Guy 3 episodes 1990 Cop Rock Juror 2 episodes Family Matters Jeff Episode: "Sitting Pretty" Freddy's Nightmares Dr. Henry Picard Episode: "Dust to Dust" Mancuso, FBI Malcolm Rashad Episode: "Conspiracy" The Bakery Billy Franklin TV film Generations Brian Price 9 episodes 1990, 1992 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Eugene / Agent Collins 3 episodes 1991 Lifestories K.C. Episode: "Darryl Tevis" Dead Silence Deputy Ryan TV film The Heroes of Desert Storm TV film 1992 Tequila and Bonetti Link Episode: "The Rose Cadillac" The Young and the Restless Wendell Baird Episode: "Episode #1.4834" The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special Self 1993 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Victor Episode: "Seoul Shake" Living Single Officer Taylor Episode: "Burglar in the House" Murphy Brown Agent #1 Episode: "The Egg & I" Star Trek: The Next Generation Devor Episode: "Starship Mine" Journey to the Center of the Earth Joe Briggs TV film Dark Justice Episode: "Night Games" SeaQuest 2032 Martin Clemens Episode: "Photon Bullet" 1993-1994 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Victor 2 episodes 1993, 1995 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine T'Kar /Mirror Universe Tuvok 2 episodes 1994 Melrose Place Roger Chambers Episode: "It's a Bad World After All" SeaQuest DSV Martin 'Mycroft' Clemens Episode: "Photon Bullet" Bitter Vengeance Lieutenant James TV film Monty Man #1 Episode: "Pilot" 1995 Inside the New Adventure: Star Trek - Voyager Self TV film Launch of Star Trek: Voyager Self Documentary 1995–2001 Star Trek: Voyager Lieutenant Tuvok/Tulak 172 episodes 1996 It's Hot in Here: UPN Fall Preview Self TV special 1997 Spider-Man: The Animated Series Hobie Brown / Prowler (voice) Episode: "The Prowler"[19] Trekkies Self Documentary 1998 The 24th Annual Saturn Awards Self 1999 Ultimate Trek: Star Trek's Greatest Moments Tuvok Archive footage 2002 Any Day Now Juror Episode: "The Real Thing" OB-1 Self TV film 2005 ER Dr. Medford Episode: "Alone in a Crowd" How William Shatner Changed the World Self/Tuvok Archive footage 2005-2006 Unfabulous Officer Jones 2 episodes 2006 NCIS Jerry Kemper Episode: "Jeopardy" Twenty Good Years Marty 3 episodes Space Top 10 Countdown Self Episode: "Movie Aliens" 2006-2007 General Hospital Dr. Trent 4 episodes 2007 Hannah Montana Dr. Meyer Episode: "I Am Hannah, Hear Me Croak" Without a Trace Phil Hansen Episode: "Tail Spin" 2007–2012 iCarly Principal Ted Franklin 9 episodes 2007–2009 Samantha Who? Frank the Doorman 35 episodes 2008 Divas of Novella Ship computer (voice) TV film, also writer and co-producer Filmnut Self Episode: "An Interview with Tim Russ" 2009 Lincoln Heights Principal Episode: "Lucky" Trust Me Gordon Benedict 2 episodes 2010 Starship Farragut: The Animated Episodes Tumar (voice) Fan miniseries, episode: "The Needs of the Many" CSI: Miami Leonard Sterling Episode: "Meltdown" The Secret Life of the American Teenager Vicar Episode: "Ben There, Done That" The Whole Truth Episode: "Young Love" Biography Self Episode: "The Captains of the Final Frontier" 2010–2011 Sym-Bionic Titan Solomon/Various voices 9 episodes[19] 2011 Good Luck Charlie Dr. Meyer Episode: "L.A.R.P. in the Park" Suits Robert Geller Episode: "Identity Crisis" The Young and the Restless Judge Morrison 2 episodes Star Trek Phase II Erlichmann Plumbers Unaired, episode: "The Vignettes: 1701 Pennsylvania Av." The Making of Spotlight The Narrator Short 2011-2025 Bloomers Mr. Adler 3 episodes, also director 2011-2012 Aspiring Hollywood Self - guest 2 episodes 2012 The Soul Man Devon Episode: "How to Be a Church Lady" Shmagreggie Saves the World Tom from the Future TV film Actors Entertainment Self Episode: "ActorsE Chat with Tim Russ and Christie Philips" 2013 Castle Dr. Malcolm Wickfield Episode: "Time Will Tell" Gibby Principal Ted Franklin Unaired Pilot Guys with Kids Specialist Episode: "Rare Breed" Lab Rats Special Agent Gordon Episode: "Parallel Universe" Arrested Development Baby Having Babies Crew Episode: "Señoritis", uncredited Social Nightmare Principal Ajeti TV film Welcome to Comic Con! Self (archive footage) TV special, segment: "Salute to Star Trek" Castle Dr. Malcom Wickfield Episode: "Time Will Tell" 2014 Regular Show Sergeant, Helicopter Pilot (voice) Episode: "Portable Toilet"[19] Asteroid vs Earth Captain Rogers TV film FanGirl Academy: 101 Self Episode: "Movie Magic 101" We Love Soaps TV Self - guest Episode: "S5.E31" The 40th Annual Emmy Awards Attendee, award recipient The Emergent Lens Host/guest 12 episodes 2014-2016 From The Mouths of Babes Self 5 episodes 2015 The Night Shift Mr. Clark Episode: "Recovery" Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! General Gottlieb TV film UCB Comedy Originals Self Episode: "Star Trek's Tim Russ Explains Star Wars Day" Sacramento Film Works Self Episode: "The Making of Rellik" Trekyards Self Episode: "Tim Russ Voyager Interview" Talking Voices Self Episode: "Talking Voices" 2015-2017 Star Trek: Renegades Tuvok, Commander Kovak 2 episodes, also director, fan production 2016 Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street Winston Hobbes Episode: "Gortimer vs. the World's Best Mom" 50 Years of Star Trek Self TV documentary 2017 The Good Doctor Patient Chuck Episode: "Oliver" The Fosters Judge James Eskin 2 episodes Renegades Commander Kovok 2 episodes Mystic Cosmic Patrol Gorgon Episode: "Potty Mouth: Part 1" Sun, Sand & Romance Gus Van Houtten TV film Criminal Minds Agent Lawrence Episode: "To A Better Place" The Good Doctor Chuck Episode: "Oliver" Blade of Honor Yuni 5 episodes 2018 9-1-1 Marriage Counsellor Episode: "Let Go" NCIS: New Orleans Felix Hill Episode: "Ties That Bind" Personal Space Jeff Lipschitz 2 episodes Superior Donuts Professor Mills 2 episodes Supergirl Councilman Jul-Us Episode: "Dark Side of The Moon" Karma Frank Hudson TV film Monastery Katz of the 5 Corners TV film 2019 Black Monday Walter Darcy Episode: "339" PEN15 Mr. Wyzell 2 episodes The Orville Dr. Sherman Episode: "Lasting Impressions" NASA's Unexplained Files Himself, Astronomer Episode: "Did Aliens Nuke Mars?" Swamp Thing Dr. Chowodury/Marais Doctor 2 episodes American Horror Story: 1984 David Chambers Episode: "Red Dawn" How to Get Away with Murder Judge Kofi Bonaparte Episode: "I Want to Be Free" 2020 The Resident Tyrone Griffiths Episode: "Last Shot" Stars in the House Self Episode: "Star Trek Voyager Reunion" The 41st Annual Young Artist Awards Award presenter 2020-2021 The Last Saturday Night Allen 2021 Them The Custodian 2 episodes Welcome to the Christmas Family Reunion Uncle Leon TV film Hangin with Web Show Self Internet series, episode: "HWWS WebTV's New Year's Eve Party (Live Feed from Times Square NYC)" 2021-2022 The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek Self - Tuvok, Voyager 2 episodes 2021–2023 iCarly Principal Ted Franklin 2 episodes 2022 4400 Elijah Landry Episode: “You Only Meant Well” Classified Director Branch TV film The Rookie: Feds Mel Episode: "Felicia" The 43rd Annual Young Artists Awards Award presenter The What's Update with Xander Kwicien Self - guest Episode: "White Supremacy/Tim Russ" 2023 Poker Face Max Episode: "The Orpheus Syndrome" Star Trek: Picard Captain Tuvok 2 episodes[20] The Ready Room Self - guest Episode: "Dominion (aftershow)" The 7th Rule 2 Self Episode: "Episode #1.112" 2024 NCIS Dr. Erik Harper Episode: "Heartless" Geeks and Nerds for Harris Live Organizing Call Self TV special 2024-2026 Ted ER Doctor 2 episodes 2024- Pristine and the High Ponies Sports Announcer Miniseries 2025 Unconventional Collin Charles 2 episodes

Video games Year Title Role Notes 2000 Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force Lieutenant Commander Tuvok 2003 Star Trek: Elite Force II [19] 2005 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Various 2006 Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Bandero [19] 2008 Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition Shane Bandero 2009 Stormrise Donovan/Ranger Soldier Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 War Machine Credited as Timothy Russ Dragon Age: Origins Zathrian the Keeper 2012 The Secret World Harrison Blake, Atticus Sawyer 2013 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Additional voices English dub 2014 Star Trek Online Tuvok [19][21] The Elder Scrolls Online Additional voices 2015 Fallout 4 Lancer Captain Kells [19] 2016 Mirror's Edge: Catalyst Birdman [19] Fallout 4: Far Harbor Zealot Ware, Lancer Captain Kells Mafia III Additional voices 2017 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Joseph 'Gunslinger Joe' Stallion Wolfenstein II: The Freedom Chronicles Joseph Stallion 2020 The Last of Us Part II Additional Voices World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Thenios 2021 Vegas Tales Mr. Davenport 2022 Horizon Forbidden West Jetakka [19] 2023 Starfield Dad, Guillaume Degarmo, Maurice Lyon 2024 Lego Horizon Adventures Sylens The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Voice 2026 Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown Lieutenant/Lieutenant Commander Tuvok

Podcast Series Year Title Role Notes 2019 Greater Boston Self Episode: "S3.E13" 2020 Verbal Shenanigans Self - guest Episode: "#326-Tim Russ" 2021 Bronzeville Self 2 episodes The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast Self - guest Episode: "7-23 - National Space Society speech - January 1989" 2021-2025 Inglorious Treksperts Self 3 episodes 2022 Too Opinionated Self Episode: "Too Opinionated Interview - Tim Russ" 2022-2025 Treksperts Briefing Room Self 2 episodes 2023 Shuttlepod Show Self Episode: "Russ Hour with Tim Russ" The Delta Fliers Self - guest Episode: "Tim Russ" 2024 Syfy Sistas Self Episode: "Tim Russ Live" Star Trek Politics Panel guest Episode: "Star Trek Las Vegas Politics Panel" Bloodhound Martin Frauenfelder 7 episodes 2025 Star Trek: Khan Ensign Tuvok 9 episodes 2026 Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast Self Episode: "SUPPLEMENTAL: The One with Tim Russ"

Production Year Title Notes 1997 East of Hope Street Credited with Nate Thomas 2003 Roddenberry on Patrol 2008 Divas of Novella Co-producer 2010 War of Heaven Short Film 2018 Junkie Co-producer Dick Dickster Executive producer

Writing Year Title Notes 1997 East of Hope Street Credited with Nate Thomas 2005 Dejà Vu Short film 2006 Eye of the Beholder Short film 2007 Story by Amy Niles Short film 2007 Star Trek: Of Gods and Men Fan production 2007 Plugged Short film 2008 Tales from Dark Fall Episode: "Scene Five" 2008 Mistaken Identity Short film 2010 War of Heaven Short film 2011 Play by Play 2018 Junkie Collaborating writer 2019 The Circuit: Star Crew 2021 Into the Further Script consultant

Directing Year Title Notes 1998 Star Trek: Voyager Episode: "Living Witness" 2001 The Heartbreak Cafe Episode: "Decisions, Decisions" 2002- Psychic Investigators No end date listed on IMDB 2003 Roddenberry on Patrol Short film 2003-2004 The F.B.I. Files 2 episodes 2005 Psychic Witness Episode: "The Disappeared" Dejà Vu Short film 2006 Eye of the Beholder Short film 2007 Story by Amy Niles Short film Star Trek: Of Gods and Men Fan production Plugged Short film satirizing advertising (in final edits) 2008 Divas of Novella TV film Tales from Dark Fall 2 episodes Mistaken Identity Short film 2010 War of Heaven Short film Anneo's Song Short film Andrea: Side Two The Age of Alexandra The Later Show 2011 Perspectives 2011-2025 Bloomers 23 episodes 2012 A Night at the Silent Movie Theater 2014 Cavity Short film 2015 Running to Live, Living to Run Short film Rellik TV movie 2015-2017 Star Trek: Renegades Fan production, 2 episodes 2017 Ernesto's Miracle Short film Borderclash 4: Cognitive Dissonance Short film Renegades 2 episodes 2018 Well, Maybe There Are Some Small Parts Short film Junkie 2019 The Circuit: Star Crew Tenet Noctis Short film 2021 Life on the Rocks Vampire Slayer Renegades: Ominara 2024 12 Sided Die 8 episodes 2024-2025 12 Sided Die: Side Quests 6 episodes

## Discography

- *Tim Russ* (2000)

- *Kushangaza* (2001)

- *Brave New World* (2003)

- *...2nd Thoughts* (2007)

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## External links

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- [Tim Russ](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0750913/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Tim Russ](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Tim-Russ/) at Behind The Voice Actors

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