J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

ActorCrew Sep 28 (died age 54) San Francisco, California, USA 1982–1999 (17 year career)
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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

Filmography

Acting (70)

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Movies (63)

Hidden Agenda

Hidden Agenda

1999

as Jonathan Zanuck

2.4
The Negotiator

The Negotiator

1998

as Insp. Terence Niebaum

7.1
Pleasantville

Pleasantville

1998

as Big Bob

7.3
Breakdown

Breakdown

1997

as Warren 'Red' Barr

6.9
Hope

Hope

1997

as Ray Percy

5.2
Crime of the Century

Crime of the Century

1996

as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf

6.7
Sling Blade

Sling Blade

1996

as Charles Bushman

7.5
Sacred Cargo

Sacred Cargo

1996

as Father Stanislav

Executive Decision

Executive Decision

1996

as Senator Mavros

6.3
Persons Unknown

Persons Unknown

1996

as Cake

5.2
The Little Death

The Little Death

1996

as Ted Hannon

3.9
Dark Skies

Dark Skies

1996

as Capt. Frank Bach

8.0
Gang in Blue

Gang in Blue

1996

as Lt. William Eyler

5.0
Outbreak

Outbreak

1995

as Chief of Staff (uncredited)

6.6
Charlie's Ghost Story

Charlie's Ghost Story

1995

as Darryl

5.1
Nixon

Nixon

1995

as John Ehrlichman

6.9
The Babysitter

The Babysitter

1995

as Harry Tucker

5.2
The Low Life

The Low Life

1995

as Mike Sr

5.1
Black Day Blue Night

Black Day Blue Night

1995

as Lt. John Quinn

4.6
The Client

The Client

1994

as Jason McThune

6.7
Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

1994

as Ed Collins

6.8
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994

as Happy

6.1
The Last Seduction

The Last Seduction

1994

as Frank Griffith

6.8
Silent Fall

Silent Fall

1994

as Sheriff Mitch Rivers

5.3
Star Struck

Star Struck

1994

as Greer

4.7
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

1994

as Charles Bushman

6.6
Sniper

Sniper

1993

as Beckett's Senior Officer

6.2
Needful Things

Needful Things

1993

as Danforth Keeton III

6.2
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

1993

as Desk Clerk

6.0
Red Rock West

Red Rock West

1993

as Wayne Brown

6.7
Morning Glory

Morning Glory

1993

as Sheriff Reese Goodloe

5.5
Partners

Partners

1993

as "Grave Squad" Lawyer

4.4
The American Clock

The American Clock

1993
5.4
A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

1992

as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson

7.5
Hoffa

Hoffa

1992

as Frank Fitzsimmons

6.3
The Prom

The Prom

1992

as Grover Dean

7.0
Contact

Contact

1992

as Radio Lieutenant

6.8
In the Shadow of a Killer

In the Shadow of a Killer

1992

as Insp. Leo Kemeny

1.0
Backdraft

Backdraft

1991

as Alderman Marty Swayzak

6.7
Iron Maze

Iron Maze

1991

as Jack Ruhle

4.1
Defenseless

Defenseless

1991

as Steven Seldes

4.9
True Identity

True Identity

1991

as Houston

5.5
Misery

Misery

1990

as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)

7.7
The Russia House

The Russia House

1990

as Colonel Quinn

6.1
The Grifters

The Grifters

1990

as Cole

6.5
Narrow Margin

Narrow Margin

1990

as Michael Tarlow

6.5
Why Me?

Why Me?

1990

as Francis Mahoney

5.5
Crazy People

Crazy People

1990

as Drucker

5.9
Dad

Dad

1989

as Dr. Santana

6.4
Wired

Wired

1989

as Bob Woodward

3.4
The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989

as Allen Habel

5.8
Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

1988

as DEA Agent Hal McGuire

6.1
Things Change

Things Change

1988

as Hotel Manager

6.1
Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987

as Sgt. Major Dickerson

7.3
Tin Men

Tin Men

1987

as Wing

6.3
House of Games

House of Games

1987

as The Businessman

6.8
Power

Power

1986

as Jerome Cade

5.9
Hannah and Her Sisters

Hannah and Her Sisters

1986

as Ed Smythe

7.5
Right to Kill?

Right to Kill?

1985

as Maj. Eckworth

7.2
Hard Choices

Hard Choices

1985

as Deputy Anderson

2.7
The Beniker Gang

The Beniker Gang

1984

as Principal Stoddard

5.8
Eddie Macon's Run

Eddie Macon's Run

1983

as Man in Bar

5.7
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number

Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number

1983