Timothy Reynolds: His Role? Why a “Yellowstone” Title Card Honored His Film and TV Career? 

I want you to think of your favorite movie or show. That’s the Western Drama Yellowstone for its gripping drama and compelling characters. Now, could you name anyone from the cast that isn’t an actor or actress?

Bet you can’t name more than perhaps a producer or a director. But no one seems to remember the real unsung heroes of a movie or show: the electricians, camera workers, and sound effects people.

Timothy Reynolds happens to be one of those behind-the-scenes crew guys who helped bring magic to the screen with his work. Today, we honor his memory by exploring his life, career, family, and death.

Timothy Reynolds: A Quick Overview

Let’s start with some quick facts about Timothy Reynolds.

Who is Timothy Reynolds?

Timothy Reynolds was pretty much your average Joe throughout his life. While there’s not much about his education and home growing up, we know what little information people have shared on the man’s obituary page.

His parents were Sherman and Ruth Lewis Reynolds. I assume he had a happy life as he spent most of his time when young adventuring through the Utah mountains—the state where he was born.

Interestingly, Tim also enjoyed many outdoor activities, such as dirt biking, river running, and four-wheeling the Utah deserts.

From his obituary, you’ll also see that he graduated from Highland High School. Nothing shows that he went to college or gained a degree, but I know he followed in his mother’s footsteps, becoming a stockbroker.

What Was Timothy Reynold’s Career Like?

He worked with Main Street Securities for the longest time before deciding to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). He changed paths in 1995 when he was 39 years old.

When he made that move, it started his journey as part of the film and television sector. He left the stock market to be a Journeyman Stagehand. He served as the President of that organization for several years as well.

What Productions Did Timothy Reynold Work On?

Tim shined like no other in the entertainment industry. All the people that worked with him on set loved and admired him.

When he passed away, the production crew put up a photo of him in memory of his death on the 5th episode of season 5 in Yellowstone. Now let’s take a look at some productions he’s worked on:

Electrician

Tim was responsible for rigging up, maintaining, and operating electrical equipment as an electrician.

• Not In This Town (1999)

• Meet the Deedles (1999)

• Bats (1999)

• Don’t Come Knocking (2005)

• Alien Express (2005)

• John Carter (2012)

• 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue (2012)

• Dear Dumb Diary (2013)

• Wild Horses (2015)

• Blood & Oil (2015)

• The Hollow Point (2016)

• The American West (2016)

• Wind River (2017)

• Brigsby Bear (2017)

• The Jade Pendant (2018)

Grip

Grips on set operate cranes, build dollies and tracks, and rig cameras. Tim worked as a grip on the following:

• • Chill Factor (1999)

• Monolith (2016)

Best Boy Electrician and Grip

Tim was either a Best Boy electric or a Best Boy grip in the following:

• You May Now Kill the Bride (2016)
• Love at First Glance (2017)
• Hereditary (2018)
• Time Freak (2018)
• Yellowstone (2018-2021)

How Did Timothy Reynolds Die?

Tim’s family kept the details of his death private, so no sources cover what he died of. It’s safe to assume he died of natural causes.

Final Thoughts

Tim Reynolds may not be an A-list actor or a well-known director, but he’s done incredible, noteworthy work in the production industry. Those who know him know he chose this career out of passion—as shown in the multiple films he worked on.