Timothy Omundson

Timothy Michael Omundson was born on July 29, 1969, in St. Joseph, Missouri. His family relocated to Seattle, Washington, when he was one year old. His father worked for the railroad, and his mother was an educator. Omundson embarked on his theatrical journey at the age of 12 at the Seattle Children’s Theater, actively participating in various regional theaters throughout his high school years. He dedicated the summer of his junior year to studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. His academic pursuits led him to the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater, receiving both the Jack Nicholson Award and the James A. Doolittle Award for his acting achievements. His professional acting career commenced shortly after graduation with a guest appearance on “Seinfeld” (1989), followed by a recurring role as Dr. Joshua Levin in “SeaQuest 2032” (1993).

Omundson’s career progression saw him take on significant roles through the 1990s and 2000s. He gained recognition for his supporting role as Sean Potter on the CBS series “Judging Amy” (2000-2005) and as Eli on the syndicated series “Xena: Warrior Princess” (1999-2000). A pivotal role in his career was Detective Carlton Lassiter in the USA Network’s “Psych” (2006-2014), a character he reprised in three subsequent television movies: “Psych: The Movie” (2017), “Psych 2: Lassie Come Home” (2020), and “Psych 3: This Is Gus” (2021). His versatility extended to musical comedy as King Richard in ABC’s “Galavant” (2015-2016) and a notable guest role as Cain in The CW’s “Supernatural” (2014-2015).

In April 2017, Omundson experienced a major stroke, which affected his physical abilities. Despite this personal challenge, he demonstrated considerable resilience, returning to his role as Carlton Lassiter in the “Psych” movies while undergoing recovery. He also took on a recurring role as Gregory in “This Is Us” (2019-2022), portraying a character who was also a stroke survivor. Most recently, Omundson appeared as Hephaestus in Disney+’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” (2024), where his character, mirroring his own experience, navigated life with a disability and used a cane. This role underscores his continued commitment and ability to contribute to significant projects.