Tim Blake Nelson

Published: Nov. 26, 2019, 5:01 p.m.

What is a character actor? Tim Blake Nelson, the supporting star of everything from \u201cO Brother, Where Art Thou?\u201d to \u201cThe Incredible Hulk\u201d to the title role in \u201cThe Ballad of Buster Scruggs,\u201d has specific advice on how to work consistently in Hollywood. The Oklahoma native and Juilliard alum also generates his own work a writer-director-producer, helming \u201cThe Grey Zone,\u201d \u201cLeaves of Grass,\u201d \u201cAnesthesia,\u201d and \u201cSocrates.\u201d This year, Tim stars as the shiny-masked Looking Glass on Damon Lindelof\u2019s adaptation of \u201cWatchmen\u201d on HBO, and makes memorable appearances in Amazon Studios\u2019 \u201cThe Report\u201d and Warner Brothers\u2019 upcoming \u201cJust Mercy.\u201d\n\n--\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features interviews with some of the most exciting actors and storytellers working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nListen and subscribe to \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on:\n- iTunes: https://apple.co/2rs0llz\n- Google Play: https://bit.ly/2DHkPwt\n- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNmu6C\n- Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2DJv6bD\n- Overcast: https://bit.ly/2OJvWGk\n- SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2jUpnnw\n\nFollow Backstage and \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social Media Manager: Katie Minard\n- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional Support: Samantha Sherlock and Kasey Howe