Timothy Omundson Shares His Inspiring Return To Acting After Having A Stroke

Actor Timothy Omundson's life changed when he suffered a stroke at the age of 48. Two years after the incident, he shares his journey to recovery and what it was like returning to acting.
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[@RonHeartsMe]

I was devastated when I found out what happened to him. He was severely missed in the first Psych movie. I’m so excited he’s going to be back for the second and I’m loving his role on This Is Us.

[@miketaylor9544]

I just commented on how sad it was not having him in the first Psych movie also. I cannot wait to see him back in the next one. I want a Psych movie yearly.

[@angies_social87]

It makes me cry when i see him because I adored his character so much and I just wsnt to hug him and i am so grateful he is alive

[@monsieurmitosis]

@@angies_social87 I've never even heard of him and I feel like giving him a little cuddle

[@kersten8296]

I can't believe no one reacted to the title Lassie Come Home! It's so perfect and amazing!!

[@ashtonpittam21]

Kersten RIGHT?! I would have yelled so loud!!

[@shanefrederick7731]

What a crappy audience

[@runesteinsland2604]

You know that's right. Cmon son.

[@ajet0452]

@@runesteinsland2604 What? (fist bump)

[@kəanıncupıdo]

@@ajet0452 (rub nose)

[@robininlow3044]

I love Tim (especially from his Psych days), and I was so excited to see that he was going to a guest on this show!

[@radiofuel2733]

I saw another interview where he said that stroke nearly killed him. I was so worried when I first heard about it. I hope he knows that everyone is behind him 100%, and his fans will keep supporting him no matter what.

[@44Blueskies]

I watch This is Us but didn't realize he actually had a stroke in real life. I just thought it was an immense teaching moment, don't assume anything because often times people are going through far more than you realize.

[@terrismith5281]

Same here! I didn’t know he had a stroke in real life.

[@JudyR112]

I'm bawling! Been a Tim fan for 20 years. So happy to see him back, but sad to see him not 100%.

[@YELAMUSIC88]

i loved him so much on Gallivant! hes such a good actor and he cant be held back. i appreciate the writer that wrote his story into This is us

[@ashtonpittam21]

I would have cheered so loud at the Psych the Movie 2! I’m so happy Lassie is back!! ❤️❤️❤️ #SuckItStroke So happy for your recovery Timothy!

[@ajet0452]

*Singing voice* Suuuuck iiiitttt!

[@courtneyelliott805]

My mom is 43 and had one! Her only sign was her hand was numb. Thank goodness we got her to the hospital Saturday because the stroke hit its peak Sunday morning. She too had to relearn EVERYTHING and she is still going through her recovery and has been a total rockstar! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!

[@caseyking8394]

I hope your mom's recovery went alright, she sounds like a real warrior getting through that.

[@GunnyStudio102]

Timothy Omundson, has been great in all his roles, my favorites are from Deadwood and Psych. I am so glad that a man and actor of this caliber is making a great recovery. Keep up the great work Mr. Omundson, we need you back in movies and theater.

[@siviwengundze2664]

This story is inspiration because I went something similar and for the past year or so I have been afraid go back to studying for my respective field but after seeing this I have gotten back my to study and turn my dream in to a reality but for those who dislike this interview all I can say is that their is something fundamentally wrong with you or you are just dead in side

[@reinelibre1880]

Siviwe Ngundze It is great that found your inspiration to believe that you can do it. It is amazing. I wish you all the best.

[@siviwengundze2664]

@@reinelibre1880 thank you & I wish the same

[@ShortRopeProdutions1]

This honestly makes me want to cry. I’ve been a fan of this guy since I was a kid when I first saw him in Luck of the Irish. It was a St. Patricks day movie they played every year on the Disney channel. I loved the show Psych and I was devastated to hear what had happened to him. It’s so exciting to learn that he has worked so hard to battle his way back. I can’t wait to see him in the new Psych seasons! God bless!

[@spacecat7715]

Luck of the Irish was my introduction to Tim as well. And I had no idea he wasn't actually Irish; he was that good! I am so glad he's recovering. I wish him the best of luck with everything that he does.

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

I adore Timothy Omundson. Been a fan of his since the 90's when he was on Xena. Happy he's recovered and continuing his amazing acting.

[@Kay2be2mr]

Same. I just recently rewatched the entire series so this is hitting kinda hard for me. I had no idea this happened.

[@SilkyC]

When I first heard about his stroke I was so heartbroken!! SO SO happy he is doing so well and is acting again and just loving life.

[@saberfire2008]

Love this man! When you look up the definition of courage you will find the name Timothy Omundson and when you search for the synonym of Timothy Omundson you will find Overcomer.

[@penyginger]

Omundson sitting next to a jonas is a crossover in my life I never expected but I’m so here for it

[@chelseastephens9251]

Lassie!!! Omg I had no idea! I’m so glad you made it through that! I had a pulmonary embolism - and strokes really freak me out! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bigtimegearhead]

He was fantastic in Galavant and I was so sorry to see that show end. One of the best comedy shows!

[@MM-ud1xf]

Galavant was one of the smartest and most creative shows on TV. Which it was probably why it was cancelled.

[@Yesica1993]

I loved that ridiculously crazy show!

[@karlholtz5287]

I recommend it to EVERYONE. Tim was incredible in it, too. Such beloveable, bumbling, villain

[@gaila.6003]

What an incredible brave man...I know him from Supernatural. A great actor!

[@dawnchristensen7492]

he was awesome playing Lucifer's Dad (God). Lucifer.

[@Forever_Thatter]

Considering how badass he was as Cain, you should see him in Xena as the Prophet Eli.

[@carlamurzyn5174]

My brother suffered a massive stroke at the age of 51. He's still learning just to stand. I couldn't believe it when it happened. He's a professional boxer and was a boxing trainer at a gym in California. It just came out of no where.

[@MuseblockNoteForge]

What...? Not a single reaction to the second Psych movie? What the hell are people watching if not reruns of Psych?!

[@eva.nebeling]

literally!

[@ahouseofbees]

YES, PSYCH!!!! We love you so much, and are SO happy you are sharing your experience, your light, and your art. Thank you for everything, Timothy. ❤️

[@ahouseofbees]

Side note, I am 4-5 years out from advanced breast cancer treatment and struggling. You truly are inspiring me and giving me hope. Sending lots of love.

[@RyanHannaMusic]

kelly is so warm n this interview, like she isnt just nodding along and waiting to ask the next question, she is listening to every word.

[@ColemanJRimer]

I'm happy to see him coming back from what must have been a horrifying experience. His memory is a little shot but that won't slow him down. He was my favorite part of Psych; he was great in Deadwood and Supernatural. I'm rooting for him all the way.

[@DestinyPifer]

I am such a huge fan of his and am so glad he has recovered. He is very lucky to have gotten through it because my grandfather sadly never did and I know Luke Perry had a severe one that killed him as well. It's terrifying it really is. I worked in the rehab unit and took care of stroke patients and helped them every day get through it until I ended up injured and was forced to leave patient care.

[@JamaicanRain]

Only partially recovered, but yeah, I would say he qualifies as getting through it. Z Our descendants, however much into the future that is, will be very lucky to have a vaccine, gene/vein therapy before birth, or medicine to cure/100% prevent strokes.

[@bettysmith4641]

My prayers are with you Timothy 🙏

[@turtlesrock123100]

Timothy! what an incredible man. I am so excited for the second psych movie - the first one just didn’t feel quite right without him💕

[@cassandrae_]

Timothy, you are a freaking hero! Thank you for sharing. Absolutely adore you.

[@jar8425]

I love this guy. Every time I comment on his stuff, he is gracious enough to acknowledge my thought. I'm so glad he is recovering, but this has to be scary as sheet.

[@morecringe89]

I feel bad for him. He is a great actor and he has been great for many years. I am happy I will see him as Carlton one more time.

[@Dragonfly-ch5qr]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Hopefully, it will help someone else.

[@rhondamccall6964]

Love this guy!

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

I like his role on This Is Us. Who would have thought he was mirroring his actual life. He touched my soul with telling them to stop blocking the driveway. I love / hate crying 😢

[@masuganut2082]

Omg I never knew that happened to him!!! He was one of my favorites on the show Judging Amy! So happy he’s doing so well! Amazing man!!

[@christicrenshaw2772]

I am so glad he is ok. Thank God.

[@marychocolatefairy]

Yay, I'm so glad to see this. Lassie has always been my favorite Psych character.

[@tonyameredith7081]

He is one of my favorite actors. I did not know he had a stroke. I am so glad he has recovered so well.

[@MightiestArm]

Supernatural fans will know him too, great actor great person Glad he's doing better

[@BranDB023]

😱😱😱😱😭😭😭😭 he's one of my fave characters from that show! Praying for his continued strength & healing.

[@C_HILL_OUT]

I’m glad he was able to do Psych 2. It was it was heartwarming and really showed the love his costars have for him and his character.

[@mjw9310]

Yay!! I'm so glad he's back and doing better. Loved him so much on Psych.

[@katieyang5438]

Love his “lassies comes home”

[@minnipearls3633]

Amazing! So glad he’s doing better! Tim played a awesome Cain on the t.v. Show #supernatural

[@morganmiser]

Supernatural family unite

[@michellelovesanberli]

Crazy thing is rob benedict (chuck) had a stroke too! He credits Richard Speight with saving his life ❤️

[@suzawilo]

#SPNfam 👻

[@marybutt9239]

Great hair!

[@jules11yates]

Poor guy! He’s an inspiration though. I loved him in Psych and I have loved watching him in This Is Us. I’m glad the stroke didn’t take everything from him.

[@cheri7054]

He's excellent in This Is Us

[@jkgemini11]

No Psych fans in the audience?!

[@kianpepper63]

Apparently not!

[@thegingerhitman9260]

Is there even an audience?

[@peachbellini2615]

I think they were being very quiet because he's so soft spoken and were hushed to hear what he was saying.. maybe?!

[@yolicervantes6077]

😂😂😂😂 I was thinking the same thing... Like wtf. That's one ofthe best show ever

[@julesw1403]

“Psych-O “ checking in!

[@ceciliacabrini]

I love Tim so much! I’m so glad he’s doing better. Wish he’d come back for season 15

[@Mghr167]

I still want to see Galavant Season 3 with Tad Cooper! Lol. Can't wait for the 2nd Psych movie!!!!

[@ericprentice3032]

Have loved Tim since playing Eli on Xena! Had the pleasure to meet him in 2022 and he was beyond nice. Such an incredible man. Wishing him health and wellness.

[@heathercrates4139]

I like him I remember him from Supernatural! I was happy to see him on This is Us after the Stroke.

[@lost619]

I love him, he's just so perfect. So scary but glad he's OK now

[@miketaylor9544]

I'm so glad to see him back up and working again. He was super missed in the first Psych movie. The one little scene he was in, you could tell he wasn't doing good. (Watch Psych, it is one of the best shows ever)

[@learl2174]

I wish him and his family the best

[@roxannestaton6258]

Praise God for you!! We love you and pray for your complete recovery.

[@Scl45689]

We love you Timothy!!!

[@stsolomon618]

I great to see lassie is ok

[@catherinerodriguez4598]

Very important story. So happy for your progress.

[@ISBuckley8]

Loved him in Psych and it's so inspiring to see him keep going after something so crippling

[@dreface2]

I always thought he was a good looking man. His eyes are really hypnotic! He looks even better now! I'm so glad he is persevering thru this! #fuckstrokes

[@TheRmj0572]

God bless you, Timothy. Lassie lives on!

[@yusuphasanyang3714]

I really love your show. And is very very interesting. Love from Gambia. In West Africa

[@17143972290]

🥺🥺🥺🥺 just watching psych again and now I just found out he had a stroke and I’m tearing up

[@Kay2be2mr]

I had no idea!!! I'm shocked right now!

[@christicrenshaw2772]

He is right about the headache. Go even if they tell you its nothing. Better safe than sorry.

[@JBkaufmanninen]

christi crenshaw I’ve never had a migraine and when I went from no headache to the worst headache I’d ever had in about 5 minutes I knew something was wrong. I also had tunnel vision and I ended up passing out.

[@as0205_]

I LOVE this actor ! He was so funny as Lassie in psych

[@emmathepaperquiller4263]

Rooting for you, Tim 💪🏻 ❤️

[@crystallewis9182]

Lassie!!! I love him so much❤️❤️

[@AryannaEO]

I actually had a mini stroke after i came out of a coma i was in for a couple of days due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Was weak on the left side of my body and had to do both PT and OT to regain my strength. It was so frustrating that i couldn't type probably or get my words out with ease for a while there. It took me about 3 weeks to get back to walking somewhat and more with additional PT. This was just with a mini stroke. I can't even imagine with a massive stroke how difficult it would be to get back to at least somewhat normal.

[@mocowan6642]

I’ve been a fan of his since he was on Judging Amy.

[@archersmith869]

This guy is really awesome..

[@marinegirl3847]

Talented man

[@pollydowdell1042]

Timothy is a force. Deadwood, Psych, and Supernatural to name a few . He can do anything.

[@keithscott1926]

I feel so bad that he had to experience it. I loved him on psych. 😢

[@lianakar8306]

amazing man

[@deadchamber]

You can hear in the way he talks, its affected him.

[@ElcsieRetakov]

My god, Timothy! What an awesome person. From Xena to Psych, and so much more. Sorry people didn't laugh at all your jokes. My best wishes to him!

[@Yesica1993]

Aw, I had been wondering how he was doing, but I hadn't searched lately!

[@amymichele1566]

I had a stroke when I was 19. It can happen to anyone at any age.

[@MidnightMusings948]

Also he was God/Johnson on Lucifer.

[@Nepthu]

Odd, he played Eli, a Jesus-like character, on Xena: Warrior Princess.

[@bebelc2l]

Don’t forget King Richard on Galavant, singing bops like nobody’s business.

[@sburris65]

He will always be Lassie to me

[@geegeezlouis86]

Fuck, I had no idea he actually had a stroke, I'm so glad he has people around him that allow him to keep doing what he loves

[@camilladelavega7853]

The audience is so afraid to make a sound lol 😂

[@Christyc250]

We miss out SPN family member! I'm glad hes doing better.

[@hperkins3420]

Sorry Kelly but your audience sucks if no one reacts to Timothy's jokes and Psych references! He is an amazing man and Psych is such a good show with such a great cast!!!

[@allysonb210]

PsychO here 🍍❤ love you Lassie!

[@georgefotisdramesiotis9061]

I Cain not believe that happened to him, being so young.I hope he is Abel to live without the constant fear of ever happening to him again or that every day it can be the Eve of his death. As we all no this thing can live a Mark on someone's soul Hope the best Timothy

[@JMFabiano]

I miss Galavant! (ABC? Burying a good show? Yeah I'm as shocked as you.)

[@HariSeldon913]

Too many people recorded it rather than watching it live. Myself, when it was on I thought it was just typical Disney faire and let it pass. It wasn't until Mallory Jansen showed up on Agents of SHIELD and I was seeing comments comparing her character to Madelena on Galavant that I decided to check out the show and loved it. If Tim had been healthy enough, I would have loved to see Richard and Tad Cooper show up on GoT.

[@kishorek8704]

Lassssssiiiieeeeee!!!

[@bellyQBE]

😭😭😭😭 wth... But im happy he pulled through.

[@kennedythacker3996]

People should have applauded

[@drewsquickfix]

I saw psych 2 on peacock tv. I thought he looked aged. I googled it so sad he had a stroke. Glad he recovered

[@herbiehall5506]

My favorite character on Psych.

[@lupinthewerewolf1]

I'm happy he's better now, Tim is my #Cane (watch #Supernatural if you don't know who is it) forrever I Love You Timothy Omundson ❤❤❤

[@michellelovesanberli]

Cain! ❤️❤️❤️

[@studiomonster2012]

Can believe there was no clap for Psych. One of the best shows ever! 🤨🤣👍🏼

[@PODSMPSG1]

Eli from Xena. Omg, I had no idea he had a stroke. I'm glad he's okay.

[@jw6948]

I remember first seeing him on Xena

[@jeanyjerome3898]

Such a fine & fun actor on Galavant!!! Hope all those performers get some residuals now that it is airing on netflix! The cast, sets & crew & songwriters were awesome - Maybe it just needed cleaner writing so that it would also be encouraged in Theatre classes for High Schools! But they should at least have tried something new for a season 3 Galavant!!!... spllllppphhhtptoooey ABC!!!

[@brittbratt101123]

My grams had a stroke at only 19. It’s terrifying that someone can have one so young