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J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

James Thomas Patrick "J. T." Walsh, born in San Francisco, California on September 28, 1943, 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, 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, Walsh's 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. Walsh 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. Walsh 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, J.T. Walsh's 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.

Personal information

Birthday

1943-09-28

Birth Place

San Francisco, California, USA

Movies and TV shows :

A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

1992

7.5

Movie
Backdraft

Backdraft

1991

6.7

Movie
Black Day Blue Night

Black Day Blue Night

1995

4.9

Movie
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994

6.1

Movie
Breakdown

Breakdown

1997

6.9

Movie
Charlie's Ghost Story

Charlie's Ghost Story

1995

5.5

Movie
Contact

Contact

1992

6.5

Movie
Crazy People

Crazy People

1990

5.8

Movie
Crime of the Century

Crime of the Century

1996

7.2

Movie
Dad

Dad

1989

6.3

Movie
Dark Skies

Dark Skies

1996

8.0

Movie
poster

Dark Skies

1996

7.3

TV
Defenseless

Defenseless

1991

5.0

Movie
Eddie Macon's Run

Eddie Macon's Run

1983

5.8

Movie
Executive Decision

Executive Decision

1996

6.3

Movie
Gang in Blue

Gang in Blue

1996

5.0

Movie
Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987

7.3

Movie
Hannah and Her Sisters

Hannah and Her Sisters

1986

7.5

Movie
Hard Choices

Hard Choices

1985

3.5

Movie
Hidden Agenda

Hidden Agenda

1999

2.5

Movie
Hoffa

Hoffa

1992

6.3

Movie
Hope

Hope

1997

5.2

Movie
House of Games

House of Games

1987

6.8

Movie
In the Shadow of a Killer

In the Shadow of a Killer

1992

0.0

Movie
Iron Maze

Iron Maze

1991

4.5

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

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

1983

0.0

Movie
poster

L.A. Law

1986

7.0

TV
poster

Little Gloria... Happy at Last

1982

6.8

TV
poster

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993

7.0

TV
Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

1994

6.7

Movie
Misery

Misery

1990

7.8

Movie
Morning Glory

Morning Glory

1993

5.8

Movie
Narrow Margin

Narrow Margin

1990

6.4

Movie
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

1993

6.0

Movie
Needful Things

Needful Things

1993

6.2

Movie
Nixon

Nixon

1995

6.9

Movie
Outbreak

Outbreak

1995

6.6

Movie
Partners

Partners

1993

4.2

Movie
Persons Unknown

Persons Unknown

1996

5.2

Movie
Pleasantville

Pleasantville

1998

7.3

Movie
Power

Power

1986

5.9

Movie
Red Rock West

Red Rock West

1993

6.7

Movie
Right to Kill?

Right to Kill?

1985

7.3

Movie
Sacred Cargo

Sacred Cargo

1996

0.0

Movie
Silent Fall

Silent Fall

1994

5.2

Movie
Sling Blade

Sling Blade

1996

7.5

Movie
Sniper

Sniper

1993

6.2

Movie
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

1994

6.7

Movie
poster

Spenser: For Hire

1985

6.6

TV
Star Struck

Star Struck

1994

5.5

Movie
Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

1988

6.1

Movie
The American Clock

The American Clock

1993

6.5

Movie
The Babysitter

The Babysitter

1995

5.2

Movie
The Beniker Gang

The Beniker Gang

1984

5.8

Movie
The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989

5.8

Movie
The Client

The Client

1994

6.7

Movie
poster

The Equalizer

1985

7.1

TV
The Grifters

The Grifters

1990

6.5

Movie
The Last Seduction

The Last Seduction

1994

6.8

Movie
The Little Death

The Little Death

1996

4.2

Movie
The Low Life

The Low Life

1995

5.8

Movie
The Negotiator

The Negotiator

1998

7.1

Movie
The Prom

The Prom

1992

8.0

Movie
The Russia House

The Russia House

1990

6.1

Movie
poster

The X-Files

1993

8.4

TV
Things Change

Things Change

1988

6.2

Movie
Tin Men

Tin Men

1987

6.3

Movie
True Identity

True Identity

1991

5.6

Movie
Why Me?

Why Me?

1990

5.5

Movie
Wired

Wired

1989

3.4

Movie