J. T. Walsh
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.
Acted Movies
Director: Gary Ross
Writers: Gary Ross,
Cast: Don Knotts, J. T. Walsh, Jane Kaczmarek, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, Marley Shelton, Paul Walker, Reese Witherspoon, Tobey Maguire, William H. Macy,
Director: F. Gary Gray
Writers: Kevin Fox,
Cast: Bruce Beatty, David Morse, J. T. Walsh, John Spencer, Kevin Spacey, Paul Giamatti, Regina Taylor, Ron Rifkin, Samuel L. Jackson, Siobhan Fallon Hogan,
Director: Jonathan Mostow
Writers: Sam Montgomery,
Cast: J. T. Walsh, Jack Noseworthy, Kathleen Quinlan, Kim Robillard, Kurt Russell, M.C. Gainey, Moira Sinise, Rex Linn, Ritch Brinkley, Thomas Kopache,
Director: Billy Bob Thornton
Writers: Billy Bob Thornton,
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Brent Briscoe, Dwight Yoakam, J. T. Walsh, James Hampton, John Ritter, Lucas Black, Natalie Canerday, Rick Dial, Robert Duvall,
Director: Les Mayfield
Writers: John Hughes,
Cast: Dylan McDermott, Elizabeth Perkins, J. T. Walsh, Jack McGee, James Remar, Jane Leeves, Jennifer Morrison, Mara Wilson, Richard Attenborough, Robert Prosky,
Director: Bruce Beresford
Writers: Akiva Goldsman,
Cast: Ben Faulkner, Brandon Stouffer, J. T. Walsh, John Lithgow, John McGee Jr., Linda Hamilton, Liv Tyler, Richard Dreyfuss, Treva Moniik King, Zahn McClarnon,
Director: Joel Schumacher
Writers: Robert Getchell,
Cast: Anthony Edwards, Anthony Heald, Anthony LaPaglia, Brad Renfro, Bradley Whitford, J. T. Walsh, Mary-Louise Parker, Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Will Patton,
Director: John Dahl
Writers: Steve Barancik,
Cast: Bill Nunn, Bill Pullman, Brien Varady, Dean Norris, Herb Mitchell, J. T. Walsh, Linda Fiorentino, Michael Raysses, Peter Berg, Zack Phifer,
Director: William Friedkin
Writers: Ron Shelton,
Cast: Alfre Woodard, Bob Cousy, Ed O'Neill, J. T. Walsh, Mary McDonnell, Matt Nover, Nick Nolte, Penny Hardaway, Robert Wuhl, Shaquille O'Neal,
Director: Fraser Clarke Heston
Writers: W.D. Richter,
Cast: Amanda Plummer, Bonnie Bedelia, Duncan Fraser, Ed Harris, J. T. Walsh, Max von Sydow, Ray McKinnon, Shane Meier, Valri Bromfield, William Morgan Sheppard,
Director: John Dahl
Writers: John Dahl,
Cast: Craig Reay, Dan Shor, Dennis Hopper, Dwight Yoakam, J. T. Walsh, Lara Flynn Boyle, Nicolas Cage, Robert Apel, Timothy Carhart, Vance Johnson,
Director: Luis Llosa
Writers: Michael Frost Beckner,
Cast: Aden Young, Billy Zane, Frederick Miragliotta, Gary Swanson, Hank Garrett, J. T. Walsh, Kenneth Radley, Reynaldo Arenas, Tom Berenger, Vanessa Steele,
Director: Danny DeVito
Writers: David Mamet,
Cast: Armand Assante, Danny DeVito, Frank Whaley, J. T. Walsh, Jack Nicholson, John C. Reilly, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Crowley, Natalija Nogulich, Robert Prosky,
Director: Rob Reiner
Writers: Aaron Sorkin,
Cast: Christopher Guest, Demi Moore, J. T. Walsh, J.A. Preston, Jack Nicholson, James Marshall, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, Kiefer Sutherland, Tom Cruise,
Director: Ron Howard
Writers: Gregory Widen,
Cast: Anthony Mockus Sr., Donald Sutherland, J. T. Walsh, Jason Gedrick, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kurt Russell, Rebecca De Mornay, Robert De Niro, Scott Glenn, William Baldwin,
Director: Fred Schepisi
Writers: Tom Stoppard,
Cast: David Threlfall, J. T. Walsh, James Fox, John Mahoney, Ken Russell, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider, Sean Connery,
Director: Peter Hyams
Writers: Peter Hyams,
Cast: Anne Archer, B.A. 'Smitty' Smith, Gene Hackman, Harris Yulin, J. T. Walsh, J.A. Preston, James B. Sikking, M. Emmet Walsh, Nigel Bennett, Susan Hogan,
Director: Tony Bill
Writers: Mitch Markowitz,
Cast: Alan North, Bill Smitrovich, Danton Stone, Daryl Hannah, David Paymer, Dick Cusack, Dudley Moore, J. T. Walsh, Paul Bates, Paul Reiser,
Director: Barry Levinson
Writers: Mitch Markowitz,
Cast: Bruno Kirby, Chintara Sukapatana, Forest Whitaker, J. T. Walsh, Juney Smith, Noble Willingham, Richard Edson, Robert Wuhl, Robin Williams, Tom T. Tran,
Director: David Mamet
Writers: Jonathan Katz,
Cast: J. T. Walsh, Jack Wallace, Joe Mantegna, Lilia Skala, Lindsay Crouse, Meshach Taylor, Mike Nussbaum, Ricky Jay, Steven Goldstein, William H. Macy,