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J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Acting September 28, 1943 (54 years old) February 27, 1998 San Francisco, California, USA

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. 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.

Movies 63

Misery 7.8

Misery

as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)

1990
A Few Good Men 7.6

A Few Good Men

as Lt. Col. Matthew Markinson

1992
Outbreak 6.6

Outbreak

as Chief of Staff (uncredited)

1995
Miracle on 34th Street 6.8

Miracle on 34th Street

as Ed Collins

1994
The Negotiator 7.1

The Negotiator

as Insp. Terence Niebaum

1998
Good Morning, Vietnam 7.3

Good Morning, Vietnam

as Sgt. Major Dickerson

1987
Executive Decision 6.3

Executive Decision

as Senator Mavros

1996
Breakdown 7.0

Breakdown

as Warren 'Red' Barr

1997
The Client 6.7

The Client

as Jason McThune

1994
Backdraft 6.7

Backdraft

as Alderman Marty Swayzak

1991
Hannah and Her Sisters 7.5

Hannah and Her Sisters

as Ed Smythe

1986
Pleasantville 7.3

Pleasantville

as Big Bob

1998
Sniper 6.2

Sniper

as Beckett's Senior Officer

1993
Sling Blade 7.5

Sling Blade

as Charles Bushman

1996
Needful Things 6.3

Needful Things

as Danforth Keeton III

1993
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 6.1

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

as Desk Clerk

1993
The Last Seduction 6.7

The Last Seduction

as Frank Griffith

1994
Tequila Sunrise 6.1

Tequila Sunrise

as DEA Agent Hal McGuire

1988
Nixon 6.8

Nixon

as John Ehrlichman

1995
Hoffa 6.3

Hoffa

as Frank Fitzsimmons

1992
The Grifters 6.5

The Grifters

as Cole

1990
The Babysitter 5.2

The Babysitter

as Harry Tucker

1995
Blue Chips 6.1

Blue Chips

as Happy

1994
The Russia House 6.1

The Russia House

as Colonel Quinn

1990
Red Rock West 6.8

Red Rock West

as Wayne Brown

1993
Narrow Margin 6.4

Narrow Margin

as Michael Tarlow

1990
Dad 6.4

Dad

as Dr. Santana

1989
House of Games 6.8

House of Games

as The Businessman

1987
Tin Men 6.3

Tin Men

as Wing

1987
The Big Picture 5.9

The Big Picture

as Allen Habel

1989
Iron Maze 4.4

Iron Maze

as Jack Ruhle

1991
Crime of the Century 6.4

Crime of the Century

as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf

1996
Power 5.8

Power

as Jerome Cade

1986
True Identity 5.6

True Identity

as Houston

1991
Defenseless 4.9

Defenseless

as Steven Seldes

1991
Eddie Macon's Run 5.9

Eddie Macon's Run

as Man in Bar

1983
Crazy People 5.9

Crazy People

as Drucker

1990
Silent Fall 5.3

Silent Fall

as Sheriff Mitch Rivers

1994
Black Day Blue Night 5.1

Black Day Blue Night

as Lt. John Quinn

1995
Charlie's Ghost Story 5.4

Charlie's Ghost Story

as Darryl

1995
Why Me? 5.7

Why Me?

as Francis Mahoney

1990
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number 10.0

Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number

1983
Wired 3.6

Wired

as Bob Woodward

1989
Persons Unknown 5.5

Persons Unknown

as Cake

1996
Partners 5.2

Partners

as "Grave Squad" Lawyer

1993
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade 6.7

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

as Charles Bushman

1994
Things Change 6.2

Things Change

as Hotel Manager

1988
The American Clock 5.7

The American Clock

1993
Dark Skies 6.5

Dark Skies

as Capt. Frank Bach

1996
Star Struck 5.0

Star Struck

as Greer

1994
Hidden Agenda 3.2

Hidden Agenda

as Jonathan Zanuck

1999
Gang in Blue 5.2

Gang in Blue

as Lt. William Eyler

1996
Morning Glory 5.4

Morning Glory

as Sheriff Reese Goodloe

1993
The Prom 7.5

The Prom

as Grover Dean

1992
The Little Death 4.4

The Little Death

as Ted Hannon

1996
Contact 6.9

Contact

as Radio Lieutenant

1992
Hope 5.2

Hope

as Ray Percy

1997
The Beniker Gang 6.2

The Beniker Gang

as Principal Stoddard

1984
The Low Life 5.4

The Low Life

as Mike Sr

1995
Right to Kill? 7.1

Right to Kill?

as Maj. Eckworth

1985
In the Shadow of a Killer 4.5

In the Shadow of a Killer

as Insp. Leo Kemeny

1992
Sacred Cargo 6.5

Sacred Cargo

as Father Stanislav

1996
Hard Choices 3.8

Hard Choices

as Deputy Anderson

1985

TV Shows 8

The X-Files 8.4

The X-Files

as Warden Leo Brodeur

1993
L.A. Law 7.0

L.A. Law

as Pete Bostik

1986
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman 6.9

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

as Col. Charles Fane

1993
The Equalizer 7.2

The Equalizer

as Andrew Banks

1985
The Equalizer 7.2

The Equalizer

as Sam Griffith

1985
Spenser: For Hire 6.9

Spenser: For Hire

1985
Dark Skies 7.2

Dark Skies

as Frank Bach

1996
Little Gloria... Happy at Last 5.8

Little Gloria... Happy at Last

1982

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