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