 His most notable roles include Principal Bill Kremeza in the 2015 award-winning film "Spotlight", which won the Academy Award for Best Picture with Best Original Screenplay at the 88th Academy Awards (2016), and the ensemble cast character Firouz in the TV series "The Adventures of Sinbad" (1996–1998).Tim graduated with a Double Honors degree in Political Science and Drama from the University of Western Ontario.His first job was as a lobbyist for the Canadian Federal Government, but switched permanently to acting and stand-up comedy in 1981.