J.T. Walsh was an American actor who is best known for Breakdown, Sling Blade, and Needful Things. Born on September 28, 1943, in San Francisco, California, his career spanned several decades until his passing on February 27, 1998, in La Mesa, California.
Personal and Family Life
J.T. Walsh was married to Susan West from 1972 until their divorce in 1982, and they had one child together. He was known for his deep authoritative voice and often played characters that were cowardly or sinister villains.
Death and Legacy
Walsh passed away from a heart attack on February 27, 1998. He left behind a legacy of memorable roles in film and television, showcasing his versatility and talent as an actor.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987-12-23
Sgt. Major Dickerson
A Few Good Men
1992-12-11
Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
Misery
1990-11-30
State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
The Russia House
1990-12-21
Colonel Quinn
Breakdown
1997-05-02
Warren ‘Red’ Barr
Executive Decision
1996-03-15
Senator Mavros
Pleasantville
1998-09-17
Big Bob
Tequila Sunrise
1988-12-02
DEA Agent Hal McGuire
Hoffa
1992-12-25
Frank Fitzsimmons
Red Rock West
1993-05-14
Wayne Brown
Backdraft
1991-05-24
Alderman Marty Swayzak
Miracle on 34th Street
1994-11-18
Ed Collins
Needful Things
1993-08-27
Danforth ‘Buster’ Keeton III
The Client
1994-07-20
Jason McThune
Nixon
1995-12-22
John Ehrlichman
Dad
1989-10-27
Dr. Santana
Narrow Margin
1990-09-21
Michael Tarlow
The Last Seduction
1994-05-26
Frank Griffith
Sling Blade
1996-08-30
Charles Bushman
Sniper
1993-01-29
Beckett’s Senior Officer
The Negotiator
1998-07-29
Insp. Terence Niebaum
House of Games
1987-10-11
The Businessman
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
1994-03-26
Charles Bushman
Defenseless
1991-08-23
Steven Seldes
The Babysitter
1995-10-17
Harry Tucker
The Big Picture
1989-09-15
Allen Habel
Crazy People
1990-04-13
Drucker
Silent Fall
1994-10-28
Sheriff Mitch Rivers
The Grifters
1990-08-08
Cole
Iron Maze
1991-11-01
Jack Ruhle
Black Day Blue Night
1995-10-01
Lt. John Quinn
Blue Chips
1994-02-18
Happy
Persons Unknown
1996-12-27
Cake
True Identity
1991-08-23
Houston
Wired
1989-08-25
Bob Woodward
Gang in Blue
1996-09-08
Lt. William Eyler
Why Me?
1990-02-08
Francis Mahoney
The Beniker Gang
1984-11-02
Principal Stoddard
The Prom
1992-01-01
Grover Dean
Hidden Agenda
1999-11-02
Jonathan Zanuck
Contact
1992-01-01
Radio Lieutenant
The Little Death
1996-03-26
Ted Hannon
Right to Kill?
1985-05-22
Major Vegvary
Hard Choices
1985-01-24
Deputy Anderson
Morning Glory
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