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.

Known For: Acting

Born: San Francisco, California, USA, 1943-09-28

Died: 1998-02-27

Film

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1983	Eddie Macon's Run	Man in Bar	57
2	1983	Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number		0
3	1984	The Beniker Gang	Principal Stoddard	58
4	1985	Hard Choices	Deputy Anderson	35
5	1985	Right to Kill?	Maj. Eckworth	72
6	1986	Power	Jerome Cade	59
7	1986	Hannah and Her Sisters	Ed Smythe	75
8	1987	Tin Men	Wing	63
9	1987	House of Games	The Businessman	68
10	1987	Good Morning, Vietnam	Sgt. Major Dickerson	73
11	1988	Things Change	Hotel Manager	61
12	1988	Tequila Sunrise	DEA Agent Hal McGuire	61
13	1989	Wired	Bob Woodward	34
14	1989	The Big Picture	Allen Habel	59
15	1989	Dad	Dr. Santana	63
16	1990	Why Me?	Francis Mahoney	56
17	1990	Crazy People	Drucker	58
18	1990	The Grifters	Cole	65
19	1990	Narrow Margin	Michael Tarlow	64
20	1990	Misery	State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)	77
21	1990	The Russia House	Colonel Quinn	61
22	1991	Backdraft	Alderman Marty Swayzak	67
23	1991	Defenseless	Steven Seldes	50
24	1991	True Identity	Houston	55
25	1991	Iron Maze	Jack Ruhle	45
26	1992	The Prom	Grover Dean	70
27	1992	Contact	Radio Lieutenant	68
28	1992	In the Shadow of a Killer	Insp. Leo Kemeny	10
29	1992	A Few Good Men	Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson	75
30	1992	Hoffa	Frank Fitzsimmons	63
31	1993	The American Clock		65
32	1993	Sniper	Beckett's Senior Officer	62
33	1993	National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1	Desk Clerk	61
34	1993	Red Rock West	Wayne Brown	67
35	1993	Needful Things	Danforth 'Buster' Keeton III	62
36	1993	Morning Glory	Sheriff Reese Goodloe	58
37	1993	Partners	"Grave Squad" Lawyer	42
38	1994	Blue Chips	Happy	61
39	1994	Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade	Charles Bushman	68
40	1994	The Last Seduction	Frank Griffith	68
41	1994	The Client	Jason McThune	67
42	1994	Silent Fall	Sheriff Mitch Rivers	52
43	1994	Star Struck	Greer	44
44	1994	Miracle on 34th Street	Ed Collins	68
45	1995	Outbreak	Chief of Staff (uncredited)	66
46	1995	Black Day Blue Night	Lt. John Quinn	49
47	1995	The Babysitter	Harry Tucker	52
48	1995	The Low Life	Mike Sr	51
49	1995	Charlie's Ghost Story	Darryl	51
50	1995	Nixon	John Ehrlichman	69
51	1996	Executive Decision	Senator Mavros	63
52	1996	The Little Death	Ted Hannon	42
53	1996	Sacred Cargo	Father Stanislav	0
54	1996	Sling Blade	Charles Bushman	75
55	1996	Gang in Blue	Lt. William Eyler	50
56	1996	Crime of the Century	Col. Norman Schwarzkopf	67
57	1996	Dark Skies	Capt. Frank Bach	80
58	1996	Persons Unknown	Cake	52
59	1997	Breakdown	Warren 'Red' Barr	69
60	1997	Hope	Ray Percy	52
61	1998	The Negotiator	Insp. Terence Niebaum	71
62	1998	Pleasantville	Big Bob	73
63	1999	Hidden Agenda	Jonathan Zanuck	27

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1982	Little Gloria... Happy at Last		68
2	1985	The Equalizer	Andrew Banks	72
3	1985	The Equalizer	Sam Griffith	72
4	1985	Spenser: For Hire		67
5	1986	L.A. Law	Pete Bostik	71
6	1993	The X-Files	Warden Leo Brodeur	84
7	1993	Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman	Col. Charles Fane	70
8	1996	Dark Skies	Frank Bach	73

No.

Year

Title

Role

Vote Average

1982