• Timothy Olyphant is a Hollywood actor and his wife, Alexis Knief, is a very private woman
• They have been married for almost three decades and have three children together
• Not much is known about Alexis, but it is known that she attended the University of Southern California, where the couple met
• They have a loving relationship and share a sense of humour
• Alexis is an estimated $1 million net worth, while her husband is over $20 million
Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth | $16 Million |
Date Of Birth | May 20, 1968 |
Spouse | Alexis Knief, Timothy Olyphant |
Mark | Unusual posture |
Fact | 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. |

Timothy Olyphant is a well-known Hollywood actor, with many roles that have earned him the respect of movie lovers all over the world. His wife Alexis Knief, is a very private woman who does not often take part in the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown.
Not much is known about her despite her husband being a big star – Timothy himself doesn’t spend a lot of time in the limelight either. The two of them have been married for almost three decades and have three children together. They currently live in Los Angeles.
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Contents
- 1 Early life and family
- 2 Educational background
- 3 Career
- 4 Hobbies, favourite things and interesting facts
- 5 Who is Timothy Olyphant?
- 6 Relationship with Timothy
- 7 The Divorce Joke
- 8 Children
- 9 Physical characteristics
- 10 Net worth
- 11 General Info
- 12 Family
- 13 Accomplishments
- 14 Social profile links
- 15 Marks
- 16 Quotes
- 17 Facts
- 18 Pictures
- 19 Movies
- 20 Awards
Early life and family
Alexis was born on the 1st of January 1970, in the United States. Not much else has been disclosed about her early life and family. She keeps her personal information so private that no one even knows what her parents’ names are, or if she has any siblings.
Educational background
Once again, this kind of information about Alexis is very rare, but thanks to her relationship with Timothy, we know she attended the University of Southern California, as this is where the two of them met, and it’s believed where their romance started.
The couple is said to have been sweethearts at university who later went on to get married, true soulmates. It is not known what kind of degree Alexis obtained at the university.
Career
As far as anyone knows, Alexis is a housewife and mother to her and Timothy’s children. But it is quite possible that she has a business or entrepreneurial undertaking that she keeps private, like she does most of her life.
Hobbies, favourite things and interesting facts
Unfortunately, we do not know much about what Alexis does in her free time, who she really is as a person or what her favourite things are. She does an excellent job of being a woman of mystery.
Who is Timothy Olyphant?
Timothy is an actor – and a producer of movies – and is well-known for his many roles over the years. He was born in Hawaii but moved to California with his family when he was two years old.
He starred in the popular TV show ‘Deadwood’ as well as ‘Justified’ and ‘The Santa Clarita Diet’. His acting in ‘The Crazies’, ‘Catch and Release’ and ‘Rango’ also earned him admiration from fans. He is considered a successful entertainer who is laid-back and very friendly.
Relationship with Timothy
After dating for some time, Timothy popped the question – how and when is unknown – these two really know how to keep people guessing.
When they do make public appearances though, they are admired for their apparently loving relationship, with many people thinking that the couple is a counter example to so many failed relationships in Hollywood. They married at a private event in 1991 and have apparently had their ups and downs, but they will soon celebrate their 30th anniversary.
Timothy once attributed their successful marriage to choosing the right person and being willing to ‘do the work’.
It has been noticed that Timothy wears his wedding band on his right hand rather than the left one, which has led to people thinking that there is trouble in paradise. However, it turns out that he just prefers to wear his ring on the right hand.
The Divorce Joke
Timothy once made a joke about leaving his wife, should he win the Emmy Award that he was nominated for, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in ‘Justified’. The award was scooped up by Kyle Chandler for his work on ‘Friday Night Lights’.
Timothy once said that his joke was actually Alexis’ idea, and this shows the kind of relationship they have – one that is filled with jokes and humour.
Children
The pair are parents to three children – the eldest, Grace Katherine, was born on 20 June 1999, they then had a son, Henry two years later, and their third child, Vivian was born in 2003. Timothy has previously praised Alexis for being very supportive and intelligent, and enjoys spending time with her and their kids.
Physical characteristics
- Hair colour: Dirty blonde
- Eye colour: Light green
- Height: 5ft 8ins (1.7m)
- Weight: lbs ( kgs) – Not disclosed
- Birth sign: Capricorn
- Vital Statistics: Not disclosed
- Shoe Size: Not disclosed
- Bra Size: Not disclosed
Net worth
Because so little is known about Alexis, it is hard to tell exactly what her net worth is, but it is estimated that it’s about $1 million as of early 2020. Her husband has a net worth that is reputedly over $20 million.
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 |
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1 | Grits his teeth when he speaks |
2 | Unusual posture |
Quotes
# | Quote |
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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 |
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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