‘West Wing’ star Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant for alleged sexual abuse of minor—what we know

Actor and director Timothy Busfield, known for Field of Dreams and TV series like The West Wing and Thirtysomething, is facing an arrest warrant in New Mexico over allegations of sexually abusing a minor, according to a report by the New York Post.

As per the report, the case began in November 2024, when police were called to the University of New Mexico Hospital after a doctor alerted authorities, according to court documents cited by KOAT.

An officer reportedly spoke with two parents who said their children had worked as actors on the Fox series The Cleaning Lady in 2024.

Busfield, who served as a director on the show from 2022 to 2025, allegedly became “closer to the boys” during the course of filming.

He is now facing two charges of sexual contact with a minor and child abuse. As of Friday afternoon, it was unclear whether the Emmy-winning actor had been formally booked.

In addition to more than 700 combined credits across television and film as an actor, producer, and director, Busfield won an Emmy Award in 1991 for his portrayal of Elliot Weston on the popular series Thirtysomething.

Beyond acting, Busfield has built an extensive behind-the-camera career, directing episodes of popular shows such as The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, NYPD Blue, Without a Trace, and The Cleaning Lady. He has also worked as a producer on multiple television projects.

The ABC drama aired for four seasons from 1987 to 1991 and also starred Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Patricia Wettig, and Peter Horton.