Acting
J.T. Walsh
Born Sep 28, 1943 · San Francisco, California, USA · Died Feb 27, 1998
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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Acting
Hidden Agenda
1999
Mystery · Action · Crime
Pleasantville
1998
Fantasy · Comedy · Drama
The Negotiator
1998
Action · Crime · Drama
Hope
1997
TV Movie · Drama
Breakdown
1997
Crime · Mystery · Thriller
Persons Unknown
1996
Thriller · Action
Dark Skies
1996
Science Fiction · Mystery · Drama
Dark Skies
1996
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama · Action & Adventure
Crime of the Century
1996
Crime · Drama · TV Movie
Gang in Blue
1996
Thriller · Action · Crime
Sling Blade
1996
Drama
Sacred Cargo
1996
Action · Thriller
The Little Death
1996
Crime · Drama · Thriller
Executive Decision
1996
Action · Adventure · Drama
Nixon
1995
Drama · History
Charlie's Ghost Story
1995
Comedy · Fantasy
The Low Life
1995
Drama
The Babysitter
1995
Drama · Thriller
Black Day Blue Night
1995
Drama · Thriller · Crime
Outbreak
1995
Action · Drama · Thriller
Miracle on 34th Street
1994
Fantasy · Drama · Family
Star Struck
1994
Comedy · Romance · TV Movie
Silent Fall
1994
Drama · Thriller · Mystery
The Client
1994
Drama · Thriller · Crime
The Last Seduction
1994
Thriller · Crime
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
1994
Drama · Thriller
Blue Chips
1994
Drama
Partners
1993
TV Movie
Morning Glory
1993
Drama · Romance
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The X-Files
1993
Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Crime
Needful Things
1993
Drama · Horror
Red Rock West
1993
Crime · Thriller
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993
Comedy · Crime · Action
Sniper
1993
Action · Drama · Thriller
The American Clock
1993
TV Movie · Drama
Hoffa
1992
Crime · History · Drama
A Few Good Men
1992
Drama
In the Shadow of a Killer
1992
Crime · TV Movie
The Prom
1992
Drama
Contact
1992
Drama · War
Iron Maze
1991
Drama · Thriller
Defenseless
1991
Thriller · Mystery
True Identity
1991
Comedy
Backdraft
1991
Drama · Thriller · Action
The Russia House
1990
Drama · Thriller · Romance
Misery
1990
Drama · Thriller
Narrow Margin
1990
Action · Thriller · Crime
The Grifters
1990
Crime · Drama
Crazy People
1990
Comedy · Romance
Why Me?
1990
Comedy · Action
Dad
1989
Drama
The Big Picture
1989
Comedy · Romance · Drama
Wired
1989
Comedy · Drama · Fantasy
Tequila Sunrise
1988
Thriller · Crime · Romance
Things Change
1988
Comedy · Crime · Drama
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
Comedy · Drama · War
House of Games
1987
Crime · Thriller · Drama
Tin Men
1987
Comedy · Drama
L.A. Law
1986
Drama · War & Politics
Hannah and Her Sisters
1986
Comedy · Drama
Power
1986
Drama
Spenser: For Hire
1985
Drama · Crime · Mystery
The Equalizer
1985
Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama
Right to Kill?
1985
Drama · Crime · TV Movie
Hard Choices
1985
Drama · Crime
The Beniker Gang
1984
Drama
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
1983
Drama · TV Movie
Eddie Macon's Run
1983
Drama · Action · Thriller
Little Gloria... Happy at Last
1982
Drama