Addison Timlin

Who Is Addison Timlin?

Addison Timlin is an accomplished American actress whose career spans Broadway stages, Hollywood films, and prestige television. She was born on June 29, 1991, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her full name is Addison Jayne Timlin.

She began performing as a child. By age nine, she was playing Annie on a national tour. By twelve, she was on Broadway.

Timlin made her Broadway debut as Baby Louise in the 2003 revival of Gypsy, led by Bernadette Peters. From there, she built a career that took her from the stage to screen roles in acclaimed films and TV series. These include Derailed (2005), Showtime’s Californication, The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014), and Little Sister (2016).

In 2025, she stepped into the role of executive producer while continuing to act, co-producing the critically acclaimed Sundance series Hal & Harper. Addison Timlin is, without question, one of the most versatile and quietly accomplished performers of her generation.

Early Life: A Performer From the Start

Growing Up in Pennsylvania

Addison Timlin grew up in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and began performing early. The performing arts were not simply a hobby for young Addison. They were a calling.

She was born to R.J. Timlin and Jayne Timlin, and raised alongside her brother Jared and three sisters, including Breana. Her family supported her ambitions from the very beginning.

Eight Years Old and Auditioning in New York City

At age eight, she persuaded her parents to take her to New York City to audition for Annie, winning a supporting role and eventually appearing in numerous professional productions of the musical.

She did not stop at one orphan. She performed every orphan role before taking over the role of Annie when she was nine years old. Her love of stage continued to several productions of Annie, including Papermill Playhouse and the Theater of the Stars Tour alongside John Schuck.

Moving to Manhattan for Broadway

After signing with an agent and joining the Broadway revival of Gypsy at the age of 12, her mother relocated the family to Manhattan so Timlin could continue her career in acting.

It was a bold move. However, it paid off immediately. She debuted on Broadway in 2003 as Baby Louise in Gypsy alongside Bernadette Peters.

Playing Baby Louise in one of the most celebrated Broadway revivals of the 2000s, at just twelve years old, set the tone for everything that followed.

Education: Professional Performing Arts School

Timlin attended the Professional Performing Arts School, juggling classes with auditions and acting training. This New York City school, known for producing some of the industry’s most dedicated young performers, gave her the formal foundation to match her natural talent.

Career Highlights: From Derailed to Hal & Harper

Hollywood Debut: Derailed (2005)

Her screen debut came in 2005 with the short film The Isabel Fish, followed by her Hollywood breakthrough in Derailed (2005), in which she played Amy.

Derailed starred Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston. It was a significant first role for a teenager leaping stage to screen. She held her own alongside established Hollywood stars — and the industry noticed.

Television: Law & Order, Cashmere Mafia, and Beyond (2006–2008)

Timlin built her television resume quickly. She appeared in Law & Order (NBC), 3 Lbs. (CBS), Californication (Showtime), and Cashmere Mafia (ABC).

Each role demonstrated her range. She was equally comfortable in legal dramas, medical series, and cable comedies.

Californication: Playing Sasha Bingham (2008–2014)

One of the most significant early chapters of her career was her recurring role as Sasha Bingham in Showtime’s Californication. The show starred David Duchovny and ran for seven seasons. Timlin appeared across multiple seasons, earning recognition from both critics and audiences.

Her performance as the complex, emotionally layered Sasha Bingham demonstrated the depth she could bring to morally nuanced characters — a skill that would define her career.

The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014): A Defining Role

In 2014, Timlin played Jami Lerner in The Town That Dreaded Sundown, a meta-horror sequel to the 1976 cult classic. The film gave her a lead role that put her front and center in a genre beloved by millions.

Her performance earned strong reviews. It showed that she could anchor a film on her own talent. The Town That Dreaded Sundown remains one of her most celebrated roles.

Odd Thomas (2013) and Stand Up Guys (2012)

During this same period, Timlin appeared in a series of notable films. She played a lead role in Odd Thomas (2013), a supernatural thriller based on Dean Koontz’s novel. She also appeared in Stand Up Guys (2012), alongside Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Alan Arkin — yet another example of her ability to hold ground beside Hollywood legends.

Little Sister (2016) and Further Film Work

She is also known for her role as Colleen Lunsford in Little Sister (2016). The film earned critical praise on the festival circuit and showcased Timlin’s ability to carry quiet, introspective drama with emotional precision.

She continued to build her independent film credentials. Projects like Submission (2017), with Stanley Tucci, Like Me (2017), Life Like (2019), and Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019) further cemented her reputation as a reliable, intelligent performer.

Fallen (2016) and Girl in the Box (2016)

In 2016, Timlin was cast as Lucinda “Luce” Price in Fallen, a supernatural romance film based on Lauren Kate’s bestselling novel. The same year, she played Colleen Stan in the TV movie Girl in the Box, a dramatization of a real-life kidnapping case that required extraordinary emotional commitment.

StartUp (2016) and Recurring TV Roles

Timlin also appeared in the first season of StartUp, a tech-crime drama that aired on Crackle. The series gave her another platform to demonstrate her range across genre television.

Blackout (2023): Sharon Hammond

In 2023, Timlin appeared in Blackout, playing Sharon Hammond. The film continued her steady presence across independent film and television.

High Potential (2024): Guest Star

In 2024, Timlin appeared in High Potential, an ABC detective series starring Kaitlin Olson, playing Brooke Kirkman in the episode “One of Us.”

Cellar Door (2024)

Also in 2024, Timlin appeared in Cellar Door, playing Alyssa, alongside Scott Speedman and Jordana Brewster.

Hal & Harper (2025): Actress and Executive Producer

The most significant recent chapter of Timlin’s career arrived with Hal & Harper, a limited series created by filmmaker Cooper Raiff.

The series had Executive Producers including Cooper Raiff, Lili Reinhart, Daniel Lewis, and Addison Timlin. The cast includes Lili Reinhart, Mark Ruffalo, Betty Gilpin, Addison Timlin, Alyah Chanelle Scott, and Havana Rose Liu.

Timlin plays Audrey, a divorced mother with children, who is having an affair with an older coworker.

Hal & Harper premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and later played at the Tribeca Film Festival. MUBI debuted the series on October 19, 2025.

Timlin’s dual role as both actress and executive producer on the project marks a meaningful evolution in her career. She is no longer simply a performer. She is a creative force behind the camera as well.

Trauma, or Monsters All (2026)

In 2026, Timlin appeared in Trauma, or Monsters All, playing Sharon.

Personal Life: Marriage, Family, and Moving Forward

Meeting Jeremy Allen White

Timlin and actor Jeremy Allen White have known each other since they were teenagers. The pair met in 2004, and during their joint Showmance podcast interview, Timlin admitted that seeing White walk through the classroom doors was “love at first sight.”

Marriage and Children

Timlin and Jeremy Allen White got engaged in April 2019. The couple married on October 18, 2019.

Together they have two daughters. They share two daughters, Ezer and Dolores. Ezer Billie White was born in 2018. Dolores Wild White followed in December 2020.

When White accepted his Golden Globe award in January 2023, he said: “Addison Timlin, I love you deep in my bones, thank you for all that you do, thank you for everything that you’ve done.”

Divorce Filing (2023)

Addison Timlin filed the request for legal separation in Los Angeles. The pair have been married since October 2019, when they tied the knot at the Beverly Hills courthouse. In May 2023, Timlin filed for divorce.

Neither Jeremy Allen White nor Addison Timlin has publicly addressed their reason for getting a divorce. Both continue to co-parent their two daughters.

Relationship With Cooper Raiff (2025)

Timlin later began a relationship with filmmaker Cooper Raiff, creator of the series Hal & Harper. Their relationship became public in early 2025 after social media posts surrounding the show’s Sundance premiere.

The two collaborated closely on Hal & Harper, with Timlin serving as both actress and executive producer on the project.