Many fans of 90 Day Fiancé may not realize that Tim Malcolm’s journey to fame began long before his reality TV debut.
As a child growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tim dreamed of becoming a movie star. That dream was sparked in the 1990s when his father took him to be an extra in two major Hollywood productions—Whoopi Goldberg’s basketball comedy Eddie and Michael Douglas’s action thriller Black Rain. Though these roles were minor, they ignited a lifelong passion for the film industry. Yet, fearing the financial instability of chasing acting dreams in Los Angeles or New York, Tim chose a more grounded path and became a local entrepreneur instead.
Despite shelving his Hollywood ambitions, Tim eventually found another route to fame—American reality television. He became a breakout star in 2019 on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, where his metrose*ual style and reluctance to get intimate with his Colombian girlfriend stirred controversy and curiosity among viewers. But what many fans still don’t know is that Tim did land a notable role in a low-budget action film called Miami Heat in 2021. In the movie, he played LaBron Carter, a flashy car owner who’s approached by the injured protagonist with an ultimatum: either drive him for $150 or lose his car. Tim’s character chooses the cash, marking his most substantial acting role to date.
Since then, Tim has fully embraced his reality TV persona. With a loyal fanbase and regular appearances on Pillow Talk alongside his ex Veronica, he’s become a fixture in the 90 Day universe. He’s also starred in spin-offs like The Single Life, and most recently, fans are following his romantic journey on 90 Day: Hunt for Love. While Hollywood may no longer be his destination, Tim Malcolm has carved out a unique niche—one where fame, drama, and dating adventures collide in front of millions of viewers.