J.T. Walsh
63 movies · 7 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 28, 1943
- Died
- Feb 27, 1998 (age 54)
- Place of birth
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Also known as
- J. T. Walsh · James Patrick Walsh · James Thomas Patrick Walsh · جی. تی. والش
Biography
James Thomas Patrick 'J.T.' Walsh (September 28, 1943 - February 27, 1998) was an American actor. Known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters, he had a successful career in film, television, and theater.
Before becoming an actor, Walsh worked as a stagehand and set builder. He made his on-screen debut in the early 1980s and quickly gained recognition for his convincing performances, often portraying authority figures or antagonists.
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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, his career took off with notable roles in films like Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), A Few Good Men (1992), and Sling Blade (1996). He had a commanding and intense presence on screen, making him memorable in both lead and supporting roles. He was known for his roles as "quietly sinister white-collar sleazeballs" (quote from Leonard Maltin) in numerous feature films and was described as "everybody's favourite scumbag" by Playboy magazine.
He was known for his dedication to authenticity and his meticulous approach to acting. He seamlessly transitioned between genres, showcasing his talent in drama, comedy, and suspense, earning him respect as a character actor.
Sadly, his career was cut short when he passed away on February 27, 1998, at the age of 54.
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Known for
J.T. Walsh: movies and TV shows
Acting (70)
- 1999 Hidden Agenda
as Jonathan Zanuck
- 1998 Pleasantville
as Big Bob
- 1998 The Negotiator
as Insp. Terence Niebaum
- 1997 Hope
as Ray Percy
- 1997 Breakdown
as Warren 'Red' Barr
- 1996 Persons Unknown
as Cake
- 1996 Dark Skies
as Capt. Frank Bach
- 1996
- 1996 Crime of the Century
as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
- 1996 Gang in Blue
as Lt. William Eyler
- 1996 Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
- 1996 Sacred Cargo
as Father Stanislav
- 1996 The Little Death
as Ted Hannon
- 1996 Executive Decision
as Senator Mavros
- 1995 Nixon
as John Ehrlichman
- 1995 Charlie's Ghost Story
as Darryl
- 1995 The Low Life
as Mike Sr
- 1995 The Babysitter
as Harry Tucker
- 1995 Black Day Blue Night
as Lt. John Quinn
- 1995 Outbreak
as Chief of Staff (uncredited)
- 1994 Miracle on 34th Street
as Ed Collins
- 1994 Star Struck
as Greer
- 1994 Silent Fall
as Sheriff Mitch Rivers
- 1994 The Client
as Jason McThune
- 1994 The Last Seduction
as Frank Griffith
- 1994 Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
- 1994 Blue Chips
as Happy
- 1993 Partners
as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
- 1993 Morning Glory
as Sheriff Reese Goodloe
- 1993
- 1993
- 1993 Needful Things
as Danforth Keeton III
- 1993 Red Rock West
as Wayne Brown
- 1993 National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as Desk Clerk
- 1993 Sniper
as Beckett's Senior Officer
- 1993
- 1992 Hoffa
as Frank Fitzsimmons
- 1992 A Few Good Men
as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
- 1992 In the Shadow of a Killer
as Insp. Leo Kemeny
- 1992 The Prom
as Grover Dean
- 1992 Contact
as Radio Lieutenant
- 1991 Iron Maze
as Jack Ruhle
- 1991 Defenseless
as Steven Seldes
- 1991 True Identity
as Houston
- 1991 Backdraft
as Alderman Marty Swayzak
- 1990 The Russia House
as Colonel Quinn
- 1990 Misery
as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
- 1990 Narrow Margin
as Michael Tarlow
- 1990 The Grifters
as Cole
- 1990 Crazy People
as Drucker
- 1990 Why Me?
as Francis Mahoney
- 1989 Dad
as Dr. Santana
- 1989 The Big Picture
as Allen Habel
- 1989 Wired
as Bob Woodward
- 1988 Tequila Sunrise
as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
- 1988 Things Change
as Hotel Manager
- 1987 Good Morning, Vietnam
as Sgt. Major Dickerson
- 1987 House of Games
as The Businessman
- 1987 Tin Men
as Wing
- 1986
- 1986 Hannah and Her Sisters
as Ed Smythe
- 1986 Power
as Jerome Cade
- 1985
- 1985
- 1985 Right to Kill?
as Maj. Eckworth
- 1985 Hard Choices
as Deputy Anderson
- 1984 The Beniker Gang
as Principal Stoddard
- 1983
- 1983 Eddie Macon's Run
as Man in Bar
- 1982
Behind the camera (1)
- 1999 Hidden Agenda
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