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J.T. Walsh

Acting 54 (deceased) years old San Francisco, California, USA ★ 1.1
Born: September 28, 1943
Died: February 27, 1998

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.

External Links

🌐 Official Website 🎬 IMDb

Known For

Misery
Misery State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited) 1990
The Negotiator
The Negotiator Insp. Terence Niebaum 1998
A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson 1992
The Client
The Client Jason McThune 1994
Outbreak
Outbreak Chief of Staff (uncredited) 1995

Filmography

Acting Credits (71)

Hidden Agenda
Hidden Agenda Jonathan Zanuck 1999
Pleasantville
Pleasantville Big Bob 1998
The Negotiator
The Negotiator Insp. Terence Niebaum 1998
Hope
Hope Ray Percy 1997
Breakdown
Breakdown Warren 'Red' Barr 1997
Persons Unknown
Persons Unknown Cake 1996
Dark Skies
Dark Skies Capt. Frank Bach 1996
Dark Skies
Dark Skies Frank Bach 1996
Crime of the Century
Crime of the Century Col. Norman Schwarzkopf 1996
Gang in Blue
Gang in Blue Lt. William Eyler 1996
Sling Blade
Sling Blade Charles Bushman 1996
Sacred Cargo
Sacred Cargo Father Stanislav 1996
The Little Death
The Little Death Ted Hannon 1996
Executive Decision
Executive Decision Senator Mavros 1996
Nixon
Nixon John Ehrlichman 1995
Charlie's Ghost Story
Charlie's Ghost Story Darryl 1995
The Low Life
The Low Life Mike Sr 1995
The Babysitter
The Babysitter Harry Tucker 1995
Black Day Blue Night
Black Day Blue Night Lt. John Quinn 1995
Outbreak
Outbreak Chief of Staff (uncredited) 1995
Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street Ed Collins 1994
Star Struck
Star Struck Greer 1994
Silent Fall
Silent Fall Sheriff Mitch Rivers 1994
The Client
The Client Jason McThune 1994
The Last Seduction
The Last Seduction Frank Griffith 1994
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade Charles Bushman 1994
Blue Chips
Blue Chips Happy 1994
Partners
Partners "Grave Squad" Lawyer 1993
Morning Glory
Morning Glory Sheriff Reese Goodloe 1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Col. Charles Fane 1993
The X-Files
The X-Files Warden Leo Brodeur 1993
Needful Things
Needful Things Danforth Keeton III 1993
Red Rock West
Red Rock West Wayne Brown 1993
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 Desk Clerk 1993
Sniper
Sniper Beckett's Senior Officer 1993
The American Clock
The American Clock 1993
Hoffa
Hoffa Frank Fitzsimmons 1992
A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson 1992
In the Shadow of a Killer
In the Shadow of a Killer Insp. Leo Kemeny 1992
The Prom
The Prom Grover Dean 1992
Contact
Contact Radio Lieutenant 1992
Iron Maze
Iron Maze Jack Ruhle 1991
Defenseless
Defenseless Steven Seldes 1991
True Identity
True Identity Houston 1991
Backdraft
Backdraft Alderman Marty Swayzak 1991
The Russia House
The Russia House Colonel Quinn 1990
Misery
Misery State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited) 1990
Narrow Margin
Narrow Margin Michael Tarlow 1990
The Grifters
The Grifters Cole 1990
Crazy People
Crazy People Drucker 1990
Why Me? - Warum gerade ich
Why Me? - Warum gerade ich Francis Mahoney 1990
Dad
Dad Dr. Santana 1989
The Big Picture
The Big Picture Allen Habel 1989
Wired
Wired Bob Woodward 1989
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Sunrise DEA Agent Hal McGuire 1988
Things Change
Things Change Hotel Manager 1988
Good Morning, Vietnam
Good Morning, Vietnam Sgt. Major Dickerson 1987
House of Games
House of Games The Businessman 1987
Tin Men
Tin Men Wing 1987
L.A. Law
L.A. Law Pete Bostik 1986
Hannah and Her Sisters
Hannah and Her Sisters Ed Smythe 1986
Power
Power Jerome Cade 1986
Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire 1985
The Equalizer
The Equalizer Andrew Banks 1985
The Equalizer
The Equalizer Sam Griffith 1985
Right to Kill?
Right to Kill? Maj. Eckworth 1985
Hard Choices
Hard Choices Deputy Anderson 1985
The Beniker Gang
The Beniker Gang Principal Stoddard 1984
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number 1983
Eddie Macon's Run
Eddie Macon's Run Man in Bar 1983
Little Gloria... Happy at Last
Little Gloria... Happy at Last 1982

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