Timothy Olyphant is one of the most charismatic and funniest actors working in the film industry right now. The American actor made his acting debut in an off-Broadway theater in 1995 and then made his onscreen debut with a WB television series pilot based on 77 Sunset Strip. Since then, Olyphant has starred in some of the biggest films and shows, including his leading role of Raylan Givens in the FX series Justified. Olyphant is currently starring in the Alien prequel series titled Alien: Earth. So, if you also love Olyphant’s performances, here are the best movies and TV shows starring Timothy Olyphant that should be on your watchlist.
10. Daisy Jones & The Six (Prime Video)
Daisy Jones & The Six is a musical drama series co-developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber. Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the Prime Video series is set in the 1970s in Los Angeles, and it chronicles the rise and fall of Daisy Jones & The Six, a rock band. Timothy Olyphant stars in the supporting role of Rod Reyes. Daisy Jones & The Six stars Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse, Will Harrison, Josh Whitehouse, Sebastian Chacon, Nabiyah Be, and Tom Wright.
9. Full Circle (HBO Max)
Full Circle is a mystery crime drama series created by Ed Solomon. The Max series is set in New York City, and it revolves around a group of people connected by a deeply buried secret that gets revealed after an investigation into a botched kidnapping. Timothy Olyphant stars in the leading role of Derek Browne. Full Circle also stars Zazie Beetz, Claire Danes, Jim Gaffigan, Jharrel Jerome, CCH Pounder, Dennis Quaid, and Jarod Lindsey.
8. Go (Paramount+, Tubi, The Roku Channel, & Rent on Prime Video)
Go is a crime comedy film directed by Doug Liman from a screenplay by John August. The 1999 film is set during Christmas, and it revolves around three people as they get involved in a dangerous drug deal that ends up going hilariously and horribly wrong. Timothy Olyphant plays the supporting role of Todd Gaines. Go also stars Desmond Askew, Taye Diggs, William Fichtner, J.E. Freeman, Katie Holmes, Jane Krakowski, and Breckin Meyer.
7. Scream 2 (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Scream 2 is a slasher thriller film directed by Wes Craven from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson. The 1997 sequel film is set in Windsor College in Ohio, and it follows Sidney Prescott and the other survivors of the Woodsboro murders as they once again become the target of a masked killer. Timothy Olyphant stars in the supporting role of Mickey Altieri. Scream 2 also stars David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jamie Kennedy, Laurie Metcalf, Jerry O’Connell, Jada Pinkett, and Liev Schreiber.
6. Live Free or Die Hard (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Live Free or Die Hard is an action thriller film directed by Len Wiseman from a screenplay by Mark Bomback. The 2007 film is the fourth installment in the Die Hard film franchise, and it follows NYPD Detective John McClane as he is assigned to investigate a dangerous hacker. Timothy Olyphant plays the role of the antagonist, Thomas Gabriel. Live Free or Die Hard also stars Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Cliff Curtis, and Maggie Q.
5. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (Rent on Prime Video)
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The 2019 film is set in the 1960s in Los Angeles, and it revolves around an aging actor and his stuntman with the background of the Manson family killings. Timothy Olyphant plays the supporting role of James Stacy. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Austin Butler, Al Pacino, and Sydney Sweeney.
4. Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix)
Santa Clarita Diet is a comedy horror series created by Victor Fresco. The Netflix series follows Sheila and Joel, a middle-aged couple living an ordinary life with their children. Things take a wild turn when Sheila turns into a zombie and begins eating people. Timothy Olyphant plays the role of Joel Hammond. Santa Clarita Diet stars Drew Barrymore, Liv Hewson, Skyler Gisondo, and Ricardo Chavira.
3. Alien: Earth (Hulu)
Alien: Earth is a sci-fi horror thriller drama series created by Noah Hawley. Based on the Alien media franchise, the FX series is set two years before the events of the 1979 film, and it revolves around a group of young tactical soldiers as they are assigned to investigate a spaceship that crash-landed on Earth. Timothy Olyphant plays the supporting role of Prodigy Corporation’s synthetic chief scientist, Kirsh. Alien: Earth also stars Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, Adarsh Gourav, Erana James, and Lily Newmark.
2. Deadwood & Deadwood: The Movie (HBO Max)
Deadwood is a Western crime drama series created by David Milch. The HBO series is set in the 1870s in Deadwood, South Dakota, and it revolves around the town’s residents who come from everywhere in hopes of getting rich, but the corruption and chaos make it hard for them to survive. Timothy Olyphant stars in the leading role of Sheriff Seth Bullock. Deadwood also stars Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver, Brad Dourif, John Hawkes, Paula Malcomson, Leon Rippy, William Sanderson, and Robin Weigert.
1. Justified & Justified: City Primeval (Hulu & Disney+)
Justified is a neo-Western crime drama developed by Graham Yost. Based on Elmore Leonard’s stories, the FX series follows U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, who follows his own code of justice. He is transferred to his hometown to catch Boyd Crowder, a dangerous criminal who used to be his friend. Timothy Olyphant stars in the lead role of Raylan Givens. Justified also stars Nick Searcy, Jacob Pitts, Erica Tazel, Joelle Carter, Natalie Zea, and Walton Goggins.