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  • BIRTH 28/09/1943
  • DEATH 27/02/1998
  • Country United States
  • SHOWS 4
  • MOVIES 43

J. T. Walsh

James Thomas Patrick 'J.T.' Walsh (September 28, 1943 - February 27, 1998) was a highly talented American actor. He had a successful career in film, television, and theater, known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters.

Before becoming an actor, he 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. Despite his relatively short time in the spotlight, he left a lasting legacy, remembered for his memorable performances and the depth he brought to each character he portrayed.

J. T. Walsh

Shows (4)

The X-Files
The X-Files
Warden Leo Brodeur
Dark Skies
Dark Skies
Frank Bach
L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Pete Bostik
The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Andrew Banks

Movies (43)

Good Morning, Vietnam
Good Morning, Vietnam
Sgt. Major Dickerson
A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men
Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
The Negotiator
The Negotiator
Insp. Terence Niebaum
Misery
Misery
State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
Ed Collins
Backdraft
Backdraft
Alderman Marty Swayzak
Sniper
Sniper
Beckett's Senior Officer
The Client
The Client
Jason McThune
Breakdown
Breakdown
Warren 'Red' Barr
Executive Decision
Executive Decision
Senator Mavros
Pleasantville
Pleasantville
Big Bob
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Sunrise
DEA Agent Hal McGuire
Needful Things
Needful Things
Danforth 'Buster' Keeton III
The Last Seduction
The Last Seduction
Frank Griffith
Hannah and Her Sisters
Hannah and Her Sisters
Ed Smythe
Sling Blade
Sling Blade
Charles Bushman
Red Rock West
Red Rock West
Wayne Brown
The Russia House
The Russia House
Colonel Quinn
Hoffa
Hoffa
Frank Fitzsimmons
Tin Men
Tin Men
Wing
Nixon
Nixon
John Ehrlichman
Power
Power
Jerome Cade
Blue Chips
Blue Chips
Happy
House of Games
House of Games
The Businessman
Silent Fall
Silent Fall
Sheriff Mitch Rivers
The Prom
The Prom
Grover Dean
Dad
Dad
Dr. Santana
Morning Glory
Morning Glory
Sheriff Reese Goodloe
The Little Death
The Little Death
Ted Hannon
Defenseless
Defenseless
Steven Seldes
Right to Kill?
Right to Kill?
Maj. Eckworth
Why Me?
Why Me?
Francis Mahoney
Eddie Macon's Run
Eddie Macon's Run
Man in Bar
Charlie's Ghost Story
Charlie's Ghost Story
Darryl
The Beniker Gang
The Beniker Gang
Principal Stoddard
Iron Maze
Iron Maze
Jack Ruhle
The Babysitter
The Babysitter
Harry Tucker
True Identity
True Identity
Houston
Narrow Margin
Narrow Margin
Michael Tarlow
Crazy People
Crazy People
Drucker
Things Change
Things Change
Hotel Manager
Narrow Margin
Narrow Margin
Michael Tarlow
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
Allen Habel