J.T. Walsh

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

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Good Morning, Vietnam1987-12-23Sgt. Major Dickerson
A Few Good Men1992-12-11Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
Misery1990-11-30State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
The Russia House1990-12-21Colonel Quinn
Breakdown1997-05-02Warren ‘Red’ Barr
Executive Decision1996-03-15Senator Mavros
Pleasantville1998-09-17Big Bob
Tequila Sunrise1988-12-02DEA Agent Hal McGuire
Hoffa1992-12-25Frank Fitzsimmons
Red Rock West1993-05-14Wayne Brown
Backdraft1991-05-24Alderman Marty Swayzak
Miracle on 34th Street1994-11-18Ed Collins
Needful Things1993-08-27Danforth ‘Buster’ Keeton III
The Client1994-07-20Jason McThune
Nixon1995-12-22John Ehrlichman
Dad1989-10-27Dr. Santana
Narrow Margin1990-09-21Michael Tarlow
The Last Seduction1994-05-26Frank Griffith
Sling Blade1996-08-30Charles Bushman
Sniper1993-01-29Beckett’s Senior Officer
The Negotiator1998-07-29Insp. Terence Niebaum
House of Games1987-10-11The Businessman
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade1994-03-26Charles Bushman
Defenseless1991-08-23Steven Seldes
The Babysitter1995-10-17Harry Tucker
The Big Picture1989-09-15Allen Habel
Crazy People1990-04-13Drucker
Silent Fall1994-10-28Sheriff Mitch Rivers
The Grifters1990-08-08Cole
Iron Maze1991-11-01Jack Ruhle
Black Day Blue Night1995-10-01Lt. John Quinn
Blue Chips1994-02-18Happy
Persons Unknown1996-12-27Cake
True Identity1991-08-23Houston
Wired1989-08-25Bob Woodward
Gang in Blue1996-09-08Lt. William Eyler
Why Me?1990-02-08Francis Mahoney
The Beniker Gang1984-11-02Principal Stoddard
The Prom1992-01-01Grover Dean
Hidden Agenda1999-11-02Jonathan Zanuck
Contact1992-01-01Radio Lieutenant
The Little Death1996-03-26Ted Hannon
Right to Kill?1985-05-22Major Vegvary
Hard Choices1985-01-24Deputy Anderson
Morning Glory