J.T. Walsh
J.T. Walsh
J.T. Walsh has appeared in 27 movies on CringeMDb. 11 contain sex scenes, nudity or sexual violence, and 16 do not.
- Most recent parent-safe movie: The Negotiator (1998)
- Most recent with adult content: Hidden Agenda (1999)
Born September 28, 1943 · Known for acting
40.7% Featured Movie Cringe Score (27 movies)
J.T. Walsh Movie Credits
Certified Parent-Safe
A Few Good Men
...as Lt. Col. Matthew A. Markinson
The Russia House
...as Colonel Quinn
Breakdown
...as Warren 'Red' Barr
Miracle on 34th Street
...as Ed Collins
Needful Things
...as Danforth Keeton III
Hoffa
...as Frank Fitzsimmons
The Client
...as Jason McThune
Backdraft
...as Alderman Marty Swayzak
Sniper
...as Beckett's Senior Officer
The Negotiator
...as Insp. Terence Niebaum
Silent Fall
...as Sheriff Mitch Rivers
Blue Chips
...as Happy
True Identity
...as Houston
Crime of the Century
...as Col. Norman Schwarzkopf
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
...as Desk Clerk
Outbreak
...as Chief of Staff (uncredited)
Certified Cringeworthy
Pleasantville
...as Big Bob
Red Rock West
...as Wayne Brown
The Last Seduction
...as Frank Griffith
Sling Blade
...as Charles Bushman
The Babysitter
...as Harry Tucker
Black Day Blue Night
...as Lt. John Quinn
Persons Unknown
...as Cake
Gang in Blue
...as Lt. William Eyler
Hidden Agenda
...as Jonathan Zanuck
Morning Glory
...as Sheriff Reese Goodloe
The Low Life
...as Mike Sr
About J.T. Walsh
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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