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 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.
Known for
Credits
A Few Good Men (1992)
as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
Misery (1990)
as State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
Blue Chips (1994)
as Happy
The Negotiator (1998)
as Insp. Terence Niebaum
The Client (1994)
as Jason McThune
Outbreak (1995)
as Chief of Staff (uncredited)
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
as Sgt. Major Dickerson
Executive Decision (1996)
as Senator Mavros
Breakdown (1997)
as Warren 'Red' Barr
Pleasantville (1998)
as Big Bob
Needful Things (1993)
as Danforth Keeton III
Backdraft (1991)
as Alderman Marty Swayzak
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
as Ed Collins
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
as Ed Smythe
Sniper (1993)
as Beckett's Senior Officer
The Last Seduction (1994)
as Frank Griffith
Tequila Sunrise (1988)
as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
The Babysitter (1995)
as Harry Tucker
Sling Blade (1996)
as Charles Bushman
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
as Desk Clerk
Nixon (1995)
as John Ehrlichman
The Grifters (1990)
as Cole
Hoffa (1992)
as Frank Fitzsimmons
Narrow Margin (1990)
as Michael Tarlow
Dad (1989)
as Dr. Santana
The Russia House (1990)
as Colonel Quinn
Red Rock West (1993)
as Wayne Brown
Tin Men (1987)
as Wing
Crazy People (1990)
as Drucker
Silent Fall (1994)
as Sheriff Mitch Rivers
The Big Picture (1989)
as Allen Habel
Things Change (1988)
as Hotel Manager
Crime of the Century (1996)
as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
Gang in Blue (1996)
as Lt. William Eyler
Power (1986)
as Jerome Cade
House of Games (1987)
as The Businessman
Persons Unknown (1996)
as Cake
True Identity (1991)
as Houston
Why Me? (1990)
as Francis Mahoney
The Prom (1992)
as Grover Dean
Iron Maze (1991)
as Jack Ruhle
The Low Life (1995)
as Mike Sr
Eddie Macon's Run (1983)
as Man in Bar
Dark Skies (1996)
as Capt. Frank Bach
Defenseless (1991)
as Steven Seldes
The Little Death (1996)
as Ted Hannon
Contact (1992)
as Radio Lieutenant
The American Clock (1993)
Actor
Wired (1989)
as Bob Woodward
Hidden Agenda (1999)
as Jonathan Zanuck
Charlie's Ghost Story (1995)
as Darryl
Partners (1993)
as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
Sacred Cargo (1996)
as Father Stanislav
Morning Glory (1993)
as Sheriff Reese Goodloe
Right to Kill? (1985)
as Maj. Eckworth
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade (1994)
as Charles Bushman
The Beniker Gang (1984)
as Principal Stoddard
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number (1983)
Actor
Hope (1997)
as Ray Percy
Hard Choices (1985)
as Deputy Anderson
Star Struck (1994)
as Greer
Black Day Blue Night (1995)
as Lt. John Quinn
In the Shadow of a Killer (1992)
as Insp. Leo Kemeny