Timothy Quay

Timothy Quay was born in 1947 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA, as the identical twin of Stephen Quay. He studied at the Philadelphia College of Art and later at the Royal College of Art in London, where he began working with his brother in experimental animation. Timothy has directed and co-directed numerous short films, feature films, and stop-motion projects, including Nocturna Artificialia (1979), Street of Crocodiles (1986), Institute Benjamenta (1995), and The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes (2005).

His work is distinguished by surreal, detailed atmospheres, frozen worlds, and objects full of history, with a constant collaboration alongside Stephen throughout his career.

Timothy Quay is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Sledgehammer Revealed (2026), The Bug Trainer (2009), Postscriptum. Ruminations on My Craft (2026), Quay (2015), The Doll's Breath (2019), Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (2025), The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes (2005), The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer (1984).

The recorded credits span 1981 to 2026, including 26 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.