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J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Known For Acting
Birthday Sep 28, 1943
Died Feb 27, 1998 (54)
Birthplace San Francisco, California, USA
Popularity 0.9 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
Links TMDb IMDb
Biography

James Thomas Patrick "J. T." Walsh, born in San Francisco, California on September 28, 1943, was a highly talented American actor. He had a successful career in film, television, and theater, known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters. Before becoming an actor, Walsh w ... orked 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, Walsh's 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. Walsh 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. Walsh 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, J.T. Walsh's career was cut short when he passed away on February 27, 1998, at the age of 54. Despite his relatively short time in the spotlight, he left a lasting legacy, remembered for his memorable performances and the depth he brought to each character he portrayed.

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Hidden Agenda

Hidden Agenda

1999

as Jonathan Zanuck

Pleasantville

Pleasantville

1998

as Big Bob

The Negotiator

The Negotiator

1998

as Insp. Terence Niebaum

Breakdown

Breakdown

1997

as Warren 'Red' Barr

Hope

Hope

1997

as Ray Percy

Sacred Cargo

Sacred Cargo

1996

as Father Stanislav

Dark Skies

Dark Skies

1996

as Capt. Frank Bach

Sling Blade

Sling Blade

1996

as Charles Bushman

Persons Unknown

Persons Unknown

1996

as Cake

Gang in Blue

Gang in Blue

1996

as Lt. William Eyler

The Little Death

The Little Death

1996

as Ted Hannon

Executive Decision

Executive Decision

1996

as Senator Mavros

The Babysitter

The Babysitter

1995

as Harry Tucker

Black Day Blue Night

Black Day Blue Night

1995

as Lt. John Quinn

The Low Life

The Low Life

1995

as Mike Sr

Charlie's Ghost Story

Charlie's Ghost Story

1995

as Darryl

Nixon

Nixon

1995

as John Ehrlichman

Outbreak

Outbreak

1995

as Chief of Staff (uncredited)

The Last Seduction

The Last Seduction

1994

as Frank Griffith

Star Struck

Star Struck

1994

as Greer

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

1994

as Charles Bushman

Silent Fall

Silent Fall

1994

as Sheriff Mitch Rivers

Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

1994

as Ed Collins

Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994

as Happy

The Client

The Client

1994

as Jason McThune

Sniper

Sniper

1993

as Beckett's Senior Officer

Red Rock West

Red Rock West

1993

as Wayne Brown

Needful Things

Needful Things

1993

as Danforth 'Buster' Keeton III

Morning Glory

Morning Glory

1993

as Sheriff Reese Goodloe

Partners

Partners

1993

as "Grave Squad" Lawyer

Hoffa

Hoffa

1992

as Frank Fitzsimmons

The Prom

The Prom

1992

as Grover Dean

Contact

Contact

1992

as Radio Lieutenant

A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

1992

as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson

In the Shadow of a Killer

In the Shadow of a Killer

1992

as Insp. Leo Kemeny

Defenseless

Defenseless

1991

as Steven Seldes

Iron Maze

Iron Maze

1991

as Jack Ruhle

True Identity

True Identity

1991

as Houston

Backdraft

Backdraft

1991

as Alderman Marty Swayzak

Why Me?

Why Me?

1990

as Francis Mahoney

Crazy People

Crazy People

1990

as Drucker

Narrow Margin

Narrow Margin

1990

as Michael Tarlow

The Russia House

The Russia House

1990

as Colonel Quinn

Misery

Misery

1990

as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)

The Grifters

The Grifters

1990

as Cole

Wired

Wired

1989

as Bob Woodward

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989

as Allen Habel

Dad

Dad

1989

as Dr. Santana

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

1988

as DEA Agent Hal McGuire

Things Change

Things Change

1988

as Hotel Manager

House of Games

House of Games

1987

as The Businessman

Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987

as Sgt. Major Dickerson

Tin Men

Tin Men

1987

as Wing

Power

Power

1986

as Jerome Cade

Hannah and Her Sisters

Hannah and Her Sisters

1986

as Ed Smythe

Hard Choices

Hard Choices

1985

as Deputy Anderson

Right to Kill?

Right to Kill?

1985

as Maj. Eckworth

The Beniker Gang

The Beniker Gang

1984

as Principal Stoddard

Eddie Macon's Run

Eddie Macon's Run

1983

as Man in Bar

Hidden Agenda

Hidden Agenda

1999

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Organization Category Movie
Golden Globes Best Supporting Actor A Few Good Men Nominated
Academy Awards Best Supporting Actor A Few Good Men Nominated
BAFTA Awards Best Supporting Actor A Few Good Men Won
Television Credits

Dark Skies

as Frank Bach

Episodes: 19

First Aired: Sep 21, 1996

L.A. Law

as Pete Bostik

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1986

The Equalizer

as Andrew Banks

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1985

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

as Col. Charles Fane

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 1993

The X-Files

as Warden Leo Brodeur

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1993

The Equalizer

as Sam Griffith

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1985

Little Gloria... Happy at Last

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 24, 1982

Spenser: For Hire

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1985

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