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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 28, 1943
Died
February 27, 1998
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, USA
Also Known As
- J. T. Walsh
- James Patrick Walsh
- James Thomas Patrick Walsh
- جی. تی. والش
- Jim
J. T. Walsh
1.8 Popularity
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.
Known For
2.4
Jonathan Zanuck
Hidden Agenda
1999
7.3
Big Bob
Pleasantville
1998
7.1
Insp. Terence Niebaum
The Negotiator
1998
5.2
Ray Percy
Hope
1997
6.9
Warren 'Red' Barr
Breakdown
1997
5.2
Cake
Persons Unknown
1996
7.2
Frank Bach
Dark Skies
1996
8.0
Capt. Frank Bach
Dark Skies
1996
6.7
Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
Crime of the Century
1996
5.0
Lt. William Eyler
Gang in Blue
1996
Credits
Hidden Agenda
as Jonathan Zanuck
1999
2.4
Pleasantville
as Big Bob
1998
7.3
The Negotiator
as Insp. Terence Niebaum
1998
7.1
Hope
as Ray Percy
1997
5.2
Breakdown
as Warren 'Red' Barr
1997
6.9
Persons Unknown
as Cake
1996
5.2
Dark Skies
as Frank Bach
1996
7.2
Dark Skies
as Capt. Frank Bach
1996
8.0
Crime of the Century
as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
1996
6.7
Gang in Blue
as Lt. William Eyler
1996
5.0
Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
1996
7.5
Sacred Cargo
as Father Stanislav
1996
0.0
The Little Death
as Ted Hannon
1996
3.9
Executive Decision
as Senator Mavros
1996
6.3
Nixon
as John Ehrlichman
1995
6.9
Charlie's Ghost Story
as Darryl
1995
5.1
The Low Life
as Mike Sr
1995
5.1
The Babysitter
as Harry Tucker
1995
5.2
Black Day Blue Night
as Lt. John Quinn
1995
4.6
Outbreak
as Chief of Staff (uncredited)
1995
6.6
Miracle on 34th Street
as Ed Collins
1994
6.7
Star Struck
as Greer
1994
4.7
Silent Fall
as Sheriff Mitch Rivers
1994
5.3
The Client
as Jason McThune
1994
6.7
The Last Seduction
as Frank Griffith
1994
6.8
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
1994
6.6
Blue Chips
as Happy
1994
6.1
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Partners
as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
1993
4.4
Morning Glory
as Sheriff Reese Goodloe
1993
5.5
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Col. Charles Fane
1993
6.9
The X-Files
as Warden Leo Brodeur
1993
8.4
Needful Things
as Danforth Keeton III
1993
6.2
Red Rock West
as Wayne Brown
1993
6.7
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as Desk Clerk
1993
6.0
Sniper
as Beckett's Senior Officer
1993
6.2
The American Clock
1993
5.4
Hoffa
as Frank Fitzsimmons
1992
6.3
A Few Good Men
as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
1992
7.5
In the Shadow of a Killer
as Insp. Leo Kemeny
1992
1.0
The Prom
as Grover Dean
1992
7.0
Contact
as Radio Lieutenant
1992
6.8
Iron Maze
as Jack Ruhle
1991
4.1
True Identity
as Houston
1991
5.5
Defenseless
as Steven Seldes
1991
4.9
Backdraft
as Alderman Marty Swayzak
1991
6.7
The Russia House
as Colonel Quinn
1990
6.1
Misery
as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
1990
7.7
Narrow Margin
as Michael Tarlow
1990
6.4
The Grifters
as Cole
1990
6.5
Crazy People
as Drucker
1990
5.9
Why Me?
as Francis Mahoney
1990
5.5
Dad
as Dr. Santana
1989
6.4
The Big Picture
as Allen Habel
1989
5.8
Wired
as Bob Woodward
1989
3.4
Tequila Sunrise
as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
1988
6.0
Things Change
as Hotel Manager
1988
6.1
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Sgt. Major Dickerson
1987
7.3
House of Games
as The Businessman
1987
6.8
Tin Men
as Wing
1987
6.3
L.A. Law
as Pete Bostik
1986
7.0
Hannah and Her Sisters
as Ed Smythe
1986
7.5
Power
as Jerome Cade
1986
5.9
Spenser: For Hire
1985
6.7
The Equalizer
as Andrew Banks
1985
7.1
The Equalizer
as Sam Griffith
1985
7.1
Right to Kill?
as Maj. Eckworth
1985
7.2
Hard Choices
as Deputy Anderson
1985
2.7
The Beniker Gang
as Principal Stoddard
1984
5.8
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
1983
0.0
Eddie Macon's Run
as Man in Bar
1983
5.7
Little Gloria... Happy at Last
1982
5.4