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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Timothy Busfield
Col_Hessler — 21 years ago(December 10, 2004 06:26 PM)
In "Without A Trace" we see him in a wheelchair. Is that just for the character?
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Irlit — 21 years ago(December 30, 2004 08:22 PM)
I am also curious as to the wheelchair. There is no news as of what, if anything, has happened to him. I know that in the entertainment business there is a movement for use of people with disabilities. It would be unfair to use an actor in a wheelchair whereas there may be plenty of handicapped actors looking for a break.
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ladarby2 — 21 years ago(January 17, 2005 11:33 AM)
Tim broke his leg in July 2004. So when they filmed the episode he was still recovering. It was easier for him to be in a wheelchair than to be on crutches. Since the leg has healed, with a slight limp, the wheelchair stuck.
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scorpio19th — 19 years ago(November 09, 2006 03:17 PM)
Thank you very much for this tidbit about the wheelchair. I too assumed they would use a disabled actor if there was any stated reason for his character to be in a wheelchair.
Then I was afraid Busfield himself might be suffering from some debilitating illness, which would be a shame, but would provide a nice bit of diversity in the show.
Glad to know the truth about it. Thanks again.
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