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J.T. Walsh
Acting

J.T. Walsh
Homepage
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/4707/jt-walsh
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1943-09-28,San Francisco, California, USA
Gender
Male
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.

Filmography

7.546

A Few Good Men
1992-12-11

The Russia House

6.1

The Russia House
1990-12-21

6.926

Breakdown
1997-05-02

Miracle on 34th Street

6.752

Miracle on 34th Street
1994-11-18

Good Morning, Vietnam

7.306

Good Morning, Vietnam
1987-12-23

7.749

Misery
1990-11-30

Executive Decision

6.343

Executive Decision
1996-03-15

6.257

Needful Things
1993-08-27

7.272

Pleasantville
1998-09-17

Tequila Sunrise

6.07

Tequila Sunrise
1988-12-02

6.269

Hoffa
1992-12-25

6.686

The Client
1994-07-20

6.8

Red Rock West
1993-05-14

6.661

Backdraft
1991-05-24

6.9

Nixon
1995-12-22

6.387

Dad
1989-10-27

6.441

Narrow Margin
1990-09-21

The Last Seduction

6.765

The Last Seduction
1994-05-26

6.187

Sniper
1993-01-29

7.544

Sling Blade
1996-08-30

7.109

The Negotiator
1998-07-29

6.8

House of Games
1987-10-11

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

10

Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
1983-05-22

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

6.691

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
1994-03-26

4.929

Defenseless
1991-08-23

5.203

The Babysitter
1995-10-17

The Big Picture

5.876

The Big Picture
1989-09-15

5.9

Crazy People
1990-04-13

5.313

Silent Fall
1994-10-28

6.508

The Grifters
1990-08-08

4.4

Iron Maze
1991-11-01

Black Day Blue Night

5.1

Black Day Blue Night
1995-10-01

6.1

Blue Chips
1994-02-18

Persons Unknown

5.536

Persons Unknown
1996-12-27

5.6

True Identity
1991-08-23

3.571

Wired
1989-08-25

5.2

Gang in Blue
1996-09-08

5.8

Why Me?
1990-02-08

The Beniker Gang

6.2

The Beniker Gang
1984-11-02

7.5

The Prom
1992-01-01

Crime of the Century

6.792

Crime of the Century
1996-09-14

8

Dark Skies
1996-09-21

3.25

Hidden Agenda
1999-11-02

6.929

Contact
1992-01-01

The Little Death

4.25

The Little Death
1996-03-26

3.75

Hard Choices
1985-01-24

7.167

Right to Kill?
1985-05-22

5.75

Morning Glory
1993-09-17

5.1

Star Struck
1994-10-30

Hannah and Her Sisters

7.473

Hannah and Her Sisters
1986-02-07

Charlie's Ghost Story

5.375

Charlie's Ghost Story
1995-12-13

The American Clock

5.667

The American Clock
1993-01-02

5.375

The Low Life
1995-11-01

In the Shadow of a Killer

4.5

In the Shadow of a Killer
1992-04-27

6.1

Things Change
1988-10-21

Eddie Macon's Run

5.9

Eddie Macon's Run
1983-03-23

5

Partners
1993-11-12

5.2

Hope
1997-10-19

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

6.064

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993-02-04

6.568

Outbreak
1995-03-10

5.9

Power
1986-01-31

6.34

Tin Men
1987-03-06

9

Sacred Cargo
1996-08-13

7.157

Dark Skies
1996-09-21

Spenser: For Hire

6.9

Spenser: For Hire
1985-09-20

7.1

L.A. Law
1986-09-15

7.136

The Equalizer
1985-09-18

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

6.9

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993-09-12

Little Gloria... Happy at Last

5.778

Little Gloria... Happy at Last
1982-10-24

8.373

The X-Files
1993-09-10

7.136

The Equalizer
1985-09-18