CMNetwork Actors

J.T. Walsh

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.

  • Nacimiento: 1943-09-28, San Francisco, California, USA
  • Fallecimiento: 1998-02-27
  • Valoración en CMNetwork Actors: 3,5 de 5

En CMNetwork Actors

Conocido por

  • Algunos hombres buenos (1992) — Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
  • Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) — Sgt. Major Dickerson
  • Misery (1990) — State Trooper Sherman Douglas (sin acreditar)
  • Negociador (1998) — Insp. Terence Niebaum
  • Breakdown (1997) — Warren 'Red' Barr
  • Pleasantville (1998) — Big Bob
  • El otro lado de la vida (1996) — Charles Bushman
  • Milagro en la ciudad (1994) — Ed Collins

Filmografía

  • Hidden Agenda (1999) — Jonathan Zanuck
  • Pleasantville (1998) — Big Bob
  • Negociador (1998) — Insp. Terence Niebaum
  • Hope (1997) — Ray Percy
  • Breakdown (1997) — Warren 'Red' Barr
  • La sombra del intruso (1996) — Cake
  • Dark Skies (1996) — Capt. Frank Bach
  • Cielo negro (1996) — Frank Bach
  • El crimen del siglo (1996) — Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
  • Gang in Blue (1996) — Lt. William Eyler
  • El otro lado de la vida (1996) — Charles Bushman
  • Sacred Cargo (1996) — Father Stanislav
  • Acoso a una dama (1996) — Ted Hannon
  • Decisión crítica (1996) — Senator Mavros
  • Nixon (1995) — John Ehrlichman
  • Charlie's Ghost Story (1995) — Darryl
  • The Low Life (1995) — Mike Sr
  • The Babysitter (1995) — Harry Tucker
  • Black Day Blue Night (1995) — Lt. John Quinn
  • Estallido (1995) — Chief of Staff (sin acreditar)
  • Milagro en la ciudad (1994) — Ed Collins
  • Star Struck (1994) — Greer
  • Un testigo en silencio (1994) — Sheriff Mitch Rivers
  • El cliente (1994) — Jason McThune
  • La última seducción (1994) — Frank Griffith
  • Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade (1994) — Charles Bushman
  • Ganar de cualquier manera (1994) — Happy
  • Partners (1993) — "Grave Squad" Lawyer
  • Morning Glory (1993) — Sheriff Reese Goodloe
  • Lois y Clark: Las nuevas aventuras de Superman (1993) — Col. Charles Fane
  • Expediente X (1993) — Warden Leo Brodeur
  • La tienda (1993) — Danforth Keeton III
  • Red Rock West (1993) — Wayne Brown
  • Con el arma a punto (1993) — Desk Clerk
  • En el corazón de la jungla (1993) — Beckett's Senior Officer
  • The American Clock (1993)
  • Hoffa, un pulso al poder (1992) — Frank Fitzsimmons
  • Algunos hombres buenos (1992) — Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
  • In the Shadow of a Killer (1992) — Insp. Leo Kemeny
  • The Prom (1992) — Grover Dean
  • Contacto (1992) — Radio Lieutenant
  • Laberinto de acero (1991) — Jack Ruhle
  • Defenseless (1991) — Steven Seldes
  • ¿Blanco o negro? (1991) — Houston
  • Llamaradas (1991) — Alderman Marty Swayzak
  • La Casa Rusia (1990) — Colonel Quinn
  • Misery (1990) — State Trooper Sherman Douglas (sin acreditar)
  • Testigo accidental (1990) — Michael Tarlow
  • Los timadores (1990) — Cole
  • Gente loca (1990) — Drucker
  • A mí que me registren (1990) — Francis Mahoney
  • Mi padre (1989) — Dr. Santana
  • The Big Picture (1989) — Allen Habel
  • Wired (1989) — Bob Woodward
  • Conexión Tequila (1988) — DEA Agent Hal McGuire
  • Las cosas cambian (1988) — Hotel Manager
  • Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) — Sgt. Major Dickerson
  • Casa de juegos (1987) — The Businessman
  • Dos estafadores y una mujer (1987) — Wing
  • La ley de Los Ángeles (1986) — Pete Bostik
  • Hannah y sus hermanas (1986) — Ed Smythe
  • Power (Poder) (1986) — Jerome Cade
  • Spenser, detective privado (1985)
  • The Equalizer (1985) — Andrew Banks / Sam Griffith
  • Right to Kill? (1985) — Maj. Eckworth
  • Persecucion infernal (1985) — Deputy Anderson
  • The Beniker Gang (1984) — Principal Stoddard
  • Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number (1983)
  • La fuga de Eddie Macon (1983) — Man in Bar
  • Little Gloria... Happy at Last (1982)