J.T. Walsh
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- 28 septembre 1943 · San Francisco, California, USA
- 27 février 1998
Biographie
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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Filmographie
- Hidden Agenda · Jonathan Zanuck, In Memory Of
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- Négociateur · Insp. Terence Niebaum
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- Breakdown : Point de rupture · Warren 'Red' Barr
- Persons Unknown · Cake
- Dark Skies · Capt. Frank Bach
- Dark Skies : L'Impossible Vérité · Frank Bach
- Le crime du siècle · Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
- Gang in Blue · Lt. William Eyler
- Sling Blade · Charles Bushman
- Sacred Cargo · Father Stanislav
- The Little Death · Ted Hannon
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- The Low Life · Mike Sr
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- Blue Chips · Happy
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- X-Files : Aux frontières du réel · Warden Leo Brodeur
- Le Bazaar de l'épouvante · Danforth Keeton III
- Red Rock West · Wayne Brown
- Alarme fatale · Desk Clerk
- Sniper : Tireur d'élite · Beckett's Senior Officer
- The American Clock
- Hoffa · Frank Fitzsimmons
- Des hommes d'honneur · Lt. Col. Matthew Markinson
- In the Shadow of a Killer · Insp. Leo Kemeny
- The Prom · Grover Dean
- Contact · Radio Lieutenant
- Labyrinthe infernal · Jack Ruhle
- Sans aucune défense · Steven Seldes
- Double identité · Houston
- Backdraft · Alderman Marty Swayzak
- La Maison Russie · Colonel Quinn
- Misery · State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
- Le Seul Témoin · Michael Tarlow
- Les Arnaqueurs · Cole
- Les fous de la pub · Drucker
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- Un Scenario en or · Allen Habel
- Wired · Bob Woodward
- Tequila Sunrise · DEA Agent Hal McGuire
- Parrain d'un jour · Hotel Manager
- Good Morning, Vietnam · Sgt. Major Dickerson
- Engrenages · The Businessman
- Les Filous · Wing
- La Loi de Los Angeles · Pete Bostik
- Hannah et ses sœurs · Ed Smythe
- Les Coulisses du pouvoir · Jerome Cade
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- Le Droit de tuer/Crime de sang · Maj. Eckworth
- Hard Choices · Deputy Anderson
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- Little Gloria... Happy at Last