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J.T. Walsh
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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 memo…
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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.
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J.T. Walsh's Filmography
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Hidden Agenda
as Jonathan Zanuck
Pleasantville
as Big Bob
The Negotiator
as Insp. Terence Niebaum
Hope
as Ray Percy
Breakdown
as Warren 'Red' Barr
Persons Unknown
as Cake
Dark Skies
as Capt. Frank Bach
Crime of the Century
as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
Gang in Blue
as Lt. William Eyler
Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
Sacred Cargo
as Father Stanislav
The Little Death
as Ted Hannon
Executive Decision
as Senator Mavros
Nixon
as John Ehrlichman
Charlie's Ghost Story
as Darryl
The Low Life
as Mike Sr
The Babysitter
as Harry Tucker
Black Day Blue Night
as Lt. John Quinn
Outbreak
as Chief of Staff (uncredited)
Miracle on 34th Street
as Ed Collins
Star Struck
as Greer
Silent Fall
as Sheriff Mitch Rivers
The Client
as Jason McThune
The Last Seduction
as Frank Griffith
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
as Charles Bushman
Blue Chips
as Happy
Partners
as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
Morning Glory
as Sheriff Reese Goodloe
Needful Things
as Danforth Keeton III
Red Rock West
as Wayne Brown
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as Desk Clerk
Sniper
as Beckett's Senior Officer
The American Clock
Hoffa
as Frank Fitzsimmons
A Few Good Men
as Lt. Col. Matthew Markinson
In the Shadow of a Killer
as Insp. Leo Kemeny
Contact
as Radio Lieutenant
The Prom
as Grover Dean
Iron Maze
as Jack Ruhle
True Identity
as Houston
Defenseless
as Steven Seldes
Backdraft
as Alderman Marty Swayzak
The Russia House
as Colonel Quinn
Misery
as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
Narrow Margin
as Michael Tarlow
The Grifters
as Cole
Crazy People
as Drucker
Why Me?
as Francis Mahoney
Dad
as Dr. Santana
The Big Picture
as Allen Habel
Wired
as Bob Woodward
Tequila Sunrise
as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
Things Change
as Hotel Manager
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Sgt. Major Dickerson
House of Games
as The Businessman
Tin Men
as Wing
Hannah and Her Sisters
as Ed Smythe
Power
as Jerome Cade
Right to Kill?
as Maj. Eckworth
Hard Choices
as Deputy Anderson
The Beniker Gang
as Principal Stoddard
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
Eddie Macon's Run
as Man in Bar