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.
Misery
as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
The Negotiator
as Insp. Terence Niebaum
A Few Good Men
as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
Outbreak
as Chief of Staff (uncredited)
The Client
as Jason McThune
Pleasantville
as Big Bob
Sniper
as Beckett's Senior Officer
Executive Decision
as Senator Mavros
Backdraft
as Alderman Marty Swayzak
Breakdown
as Warren 'Red' Barr
Nixon
as John Ehrlichman
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Sgt. Major Dickerson
Needful Things
as Danforth Keeton III
Miracle on 34th Street
as Ed Collins
Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
Hoffa
as Frank Fitzsimmons
The Babysitter
as Harry Tucker
The Last Seduction
as Frank Griffith
Hannah and Her Sisters
as Ed Smythe
Silent Fall
as Sheriff Mitch Rivers
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as Desk Clerk
Red Rock West
as Wayne Brown
Tequila Sunrise
as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
The Grifters
as Cole
Dad
as Dr. Santana
Narrow Margin
as Michael Tarlow
Crazy People
as Drucker
The Russia House
as Colonel Quinn
Blue Chips
as Happy
True Identity
as Houston
Tin Men
as Wing
Persons Unknown
as Cake
The Prom
as Grover Dean
The Big Picture
as Allen Habel
Power
as Jerome Cade
Things Change
as Hotel Manager
Eddie Macon's Run
as Man in Bar
Hard Choices
as Deputy Anderson
Contact
as Radio Lieutenant
Defenseless
as Steven Seldes
Partners
as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
Iron Maze
as Jack Ruhle
The Low Life
as Mike Sr
House of Games
as The Businessman
The American Clock
Gang in Blue
as Lt. William Eyler
Why Me?
as Francis Mahoney
Morning Glory
as Sheriff Reese Goodloe
Black Day Blue Night
as Lt. John Quinn
Hidden Agenda
as Jonathan Zanuck
Crime of the Century
as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
Dark Skies
as Capt. Frank Bach
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
Wired
as Bob Woodward
Charlie's Ghost Story
as Darryl
Sacred Cargo
as Father Stanislav
Star Struck
as Greer
The Little Death
as Ted Hannon
Hope
as Ray Percy
In the Shadow of a Killer
as Insp. Leo Kemeny
Right to Kill?
as Maj. Eckworth
The Beniker Gang
as Principal Stoddard