Timothy Duane Stickney (born January 31, 1965) is an American actor, director, and theater practitioner. Stickney is most recognized for his role as bad guy Randall James "R.J." Gannon on the

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, ''

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'', a role originated in 1994. In 2006, his role as R.J. was bumped down from contract to recurring. He starred in many musicals at Dickinson High School before moving to New York City to attend the

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. In 2007, Timothy appeared as Oswald in the Public Theater's production of ''

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'' and also as Prince Escalus in their "Shakespeare in the Park" production of ''

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'' at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Stickney was a member of the

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for four seasons. Most recently, Stickney appeared as Macbeth in the Repertory Theater of St Louis' 2011 main stage production. He directed Shakespeare's classic tragedy ''King Lear'' and ''The Pecong'' for Take Wing and Soar Productions at the National Black Theater in New York City.

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* American male soap opera actors American male television actors American male stage actors 1965 births Living people Male actors from Wilmington, Delaware 21st-century African-American male actors 21st-century American male actors 20th-century African-American male actors 20th-century American male actors {{US-tv-actor-1960s-stub