Cast
J.T. Walsh
Acting
Cast
J.T. Walsh
Known for
Acting
Born
1943-09-28
From
San Francisco, California, USA
Died
1998-02-27
Also known as J. T. Walsh, James Patrick Walsh, James Thomas Patrick 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 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.
★7.8
MOVIE1990
Misery
as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
★7.6
MOVIE1992
A Few Good Men
as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
★6.7
MOVIE1994
The Client
as Jason McThune
★6.8
MOVIE1994
Miracle on 34th Street
as Ed Collins
★7.3
MOVIE1987
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Sgt. Major Dickerson
★6.6
MOVIE1995
Outbreak
as Chief of Staff (uncredited)
★7.3
MOVIE1998
Pleasantville
as Big Bob
★6.3
MOVIE1996
Executive Decision
as Senator Mavros
★6.9
MOVIE1997
Breakdown
as Warren 'Red' Barr
★7.1
MOVIE1998
The Negotiator
as Insp. Terence Niebaum
★6.7
MOVIE1991
Backdraft
as Alderman Marty Swayzak
★7.5
MOVIE1986
Hannah and Her Sisters
as Ed Smythe
★6.2
MOVIE1993
Sniper
as Beckett's Senior Officer
★6.1
MOVIE1993
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as Desk Clerk
★6.3
MOVIE1992
Hoffa
as Frank Fitzsimmons
★6.8
MOVIE1994
The Last Seduction
as Frank Griffith
★6.5
MOVIE1990
The Grifters
as Cole
★7.5
MOVIE1996
Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
★6.3
MOVIE1993
Needful Things
as Danforth Keeton III
★6.1
MOVIE1990
The Russia House
as Colonel Quinn
★6.8
MOVIE1995
Nixon
as John Ehrlichman
★5.0
MOVIE1993
Partners
as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
★5.1
MOVIE1995
The Babysitter
as Harry Tucker
★6.3
MOVIE1987
Tin Men
as Wing
★5.9
MOVIE1989
The Big Picture
as Allen Habel
★6.4
MOVIE1989
Dad
as Dr. Santana
★6.5
MOVIE1990
Narrow Margin
as Michael Tarlow
★6.1
MOVIE1988
Tequila Sunrise
as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
★5.9
MOVIE1983
Eddie Macon's Run
as Man in Bar
★4.4
MOVIE1991
Iron Maze
as Jack Ruhle
★6.1
MOVIE1994
Blue Chips
as Happy
★5.5
MOVIE1996
Persons Unknown
as Cake
★6.8
MOVIE1987
House of Games
as The Businessman
★6.2
MOVIE1988
Things Change
as Hotel Manager
★5.6
MOVIE1991
True Identity
as Houston
★6.8
MOVIE1993
Red Rock West
as Wayne Brown
★5.7
MOVIE1990
Why Me?
as Francis Mahoney
★6.9
MOVIE1992
Contact
as Radio Lieutenant
★5.3
MOVIE1994
Silent Fall
as Sheriff Mitch Rivers
★5.1
MOVIE1995
Black Day Blue Night
as Lt. John Quinn
★4.3
MOVIE1996
The Little Death
as Ted Hannon
★5.8
MOVIE1986
Power
as Jerome Cade
★5.8
MOVIE1993
Morning Glory
as Sheriff Reese Goodloe
★6.8
MOVIE1996
Crime of the Century
as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
★5.2
MOVIE1996
Gang in Blue
as Lt. William Eyler
★5.4
MOVIE1995
Charlie's Ghost Story
as Darryl
★5.4
MOVIE1995
The Low Life
as Mike Sr
★5.9
MOVIE1990
Crazy People
as Drucker
★4.5
MOVIE1992
In the Shadow of a Killer
as Insp. Leo Kemeny
★3.6
MOVIE1989
Wired
as Bob Woodward
★5.7
MOVIE1993
The American Clock
★6.2
MOVIE1984
The Beniker Gang
as Principal Stoddard
★10.0
MOVIE1983
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
★7.2
MOVIE1985
Right to Kill?
as Maj. Eckworth
★7.5
MOVIE1992
The Prom
as Grover Dean
★4.9
MOVIE1991
Defenseless
as Steven Seldes
★6.7
MOVIE1994
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
★3.3
MOVIE1999
Hidden Agenda
as Jonathan Zanuck
★9.0
MOVIE1996
Sacred Cargo
as Father Stanislav
★8.0
MOVIE1996
Dark Skies
as Capt. Frank Bach
★5.1
MOVIE1994
Star Struck
as Greer
★5.2
MOVIE1997
Hope
as Ray Percy
★3.8
MOVIE1985
Hard Choices
as Deputy Anderson