
J.T. Walsh
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 1990…
Known For
Misery
State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
A Few Good Men
Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
Good Morning, Vietnam
Sgt. Major Dickerson
The Negotiator
Insp. Terence Niebaum
Pleasantville
Big Bob
Hannah and Her Sisters
Ed Smythe
Outbreak
Chief of Staff (uncredited)
Sling Blade
Charles Bushman
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Filmography
Acting (70)
Movies (63)
Hidden Agenda
1999as Jonathan Zanuck
The Negotiator
1998as Insp. Terence Niebaum
Pleasantville
1998as Big Bob
Breakdown
1997as Warren 'Red' Barr
Hope
1997as Ray Percy
Crime of the Century
1996as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
Sling Blade
1996as Charles Bushman
Sacred Cargo
1996as Father Stanislav
Executive Decision
1996as Senator Mavros
Persons Unknown
1996as Cake
The Little Death
1996as Ted Hannon
Dark Skies
1996as Capt. Frank Bach
Gang in Blue
1996as Lt. William Eyler
Outbreak
1995as Chief of Staff (uncredited)
Charlie's Ghost Story
1995as Darryl
Nixon
1995as John Ehrlichman
The Babysitter
1995as Harry Tucker
The Low Life
1995as Mike Sr
Black Day Blue Night
1995as Lt. John Quinn
The Client
1994as Jason McThune
Miracle on 34th Street
1994as Ed Collins
Blue Chips
1994as Happy
The Last Seduction
1994as Frank Griffith
Silent Fall
1994as Sheriff Mitch Rivers
Star Struck
1994as Greer
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
1994as Charles Bushman
Sniper
1993as Beckett's Senior Officer
Needful Things
1993as Danforth Keeton III
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993as Desk Clerk
Red Rock West
1993as Wayne Brown
Morning Glory
1993as Sheriff Reese Goodloe
Partners
1993as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
The American Clock
1993
A Few Good Men
1992as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
Hoffa
1992as Frank Fitzsimmons
The Prom
1992as Grover Dean
Contact
1992as Radio Lieutenant
In the Shadow of a Killer
1992as Insp. Leo Kemeny
Backdraft
1991as Alderman Marty Swayzak
Iron Maze
1991as Jack Ruhle
Defenseless
1991as Steven Seldes
True Identity
1991as Houston
Misery
1990as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
The Russia House
1990as Colonel Quinn
The Grifters
1990as Cole
Narrow Margin
1990as Michael Tarlow
Why Me?
1990as Francis Mahoney
Crazy People
1990as Drucker
Dad
1989as Dr. Santana
Wired
1989as Bob Woodward
The Big Picture
1989as Allen Habel
Tequila Sunrise
1988as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
Things Change
1988as Hotel Manager
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987as Sgt. Major Dickerson
Tin Men
1987as Wing
House of Games
1987as The Businessman
Power
1986as Jerome Cade
Hannah and Her Sisters
1986as Ed Smythe
Right to Kill?
1985as Maj. Eckworth
Hard Choices
1985as Deputy Anderson
The Beniker Gang
1984as Principal Stoddard
Eddie Macon's Run
1983as Man in Bar
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
1983Television (7)
Crew (1)
Movies (1)
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