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Ralph Waite
Actor

Ralph Waite

22 Jun 1928Born
13 Feb 2014Died
85Age at death
72Credits

Biography

Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 – February 13, 2014) was an American actor. His most famous role may be John Walton Sr. on the 1970s CBS TV series The Waltons, which he occasionally directed. He is also well known for his portrayal of the slave ship first mate Slater in the mini-series Roots. Later in his career, he appeared as Reverend Norman Balthus for 16 out of 24 episodes over the two seasons of the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005). He portrayed the recurring roles of Father Matt on the daytime serial Days of our Lives, of Jethro Gibbs's (Mark Harmon) father, Jackson Gibbs, on NCIS and of Seeley Booth's (David Boreanaz) grandfather, Hank Booth on Bones.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2012Gabe the Cupid DogFilm: R.L. Dutton
  2. 201125 HillFilm: Ed
  3. 2010Letters to GodFilm: Mr. Perryfield
  4. 2009Ace Ventura Jr: Pet DetectiveFilm: Grandpa Ventura
  5. 2008Generation GapFilm: Chick
  6. 2007CaneSeries: Father Mike (1 episode)
  7. 2007Murder 101: If Wishes Were HorsesFilm: Jacob Brawley
  8. 2005BonesSeries: Hank Booth (3 episodes)
  9. 2005Grey's AnatomySeries: Irving Waller (1 episode)
  10. 2004Silver CityFilm: Casey Lyle
  11. 2003BlessingsFilm: Sheriff
  12. 2003NCISSeries: Jackson Gibbs (7 episodes)
  13. 2003CarnivàleSeries: Reverend Norman Balthus (5 episodes)
  14. 2002Sunshine StateFilm: Furman Temple
  15. 2001SpiritFilm: Jacob Hardesty
  16. 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries: Sheriff Montgomery (1 episode)
  17. 2000TimequestFilm: The Traveler
  18. 2000The President's ManFilm: President Mathews
  19. 1997The Third TwinSeries: Senator Proust (2 episodes)
  20. 1997A Walton EasterFilm: John Walton
  21. 1997The PracticeSeries: Walter Josephson (1 episode)
  22. 1996Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoFilm: Shadow (voice)
  23. 1995The Outer LimitsSeries: Gene Morton (1 episode)
  24. 1995A Walton WeddingFilm: John Walton
  25. 1995A Season of HopeFilm: Sam Hackett
  26. 1994Sioux CityFilm: Drew McDermott
  27. 1994Sin and RedemptionFilm: Cal Simms
  28. 1994KeysFilm: Dr. C.J. Halligan
  29. 1993A Walton Thanksgiving ReunionFilm: John Walton
  30. 1993CliffhangerFilm: Frank
  31. 1993Time TraxSeries: Lamont Carson (1 episode)
  32. 1992The BodyguardFilm: Herb Farmer
  33. 1991Wild by LawFilm: Aldo Leopold (voice)
  34. 1990Crash and BurnFilm: Lathan Hooks
  35. 1990Shannon's DealSeries: Harry (1 episode)
  36. 1990Sparks: The Price of PassionFilm: Orville Lemon
  37. 1989Snake TreatyFilm
  38. 1988Good Old BoyFilm: Narrator (voice)
  39. 1985Crime of InnocenceFilm: Frank Hayward
  40. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: D.A. Paul Robbins (1 episode)
  41. 1984A Good SportFilm: Tommy O'Bannon
  42. 1983The MississippiSeries: Ben Walker (23 episodes)
  43. 1982A Day for Thanks on Waltons MountainFilm: John Walton
  44. 1982Mother's Day on Waltons MountainFilm: John Walton
  45. 1982A Wedding on Waltons MountainFilm: John Walton
  46. 1981The Gentleman BanditFilm: Father Bernard Pagano
  47. 1980Angel CityFilm: Jared Teeter
  48. 1980The Waltons: A Decade of the WaltonsFilm
  49. 1980On the NickelFilm: C.G., Director, Writer
  50. 1980OHMSFilm: Floyd Wing
  51. 1977Red AlertFilm: Henry Stone
  52. 1977RootsSeries: Slater
  53. 1976The Secret Life of John ChapmanFilm: John Chapman
  54. 1973The Stone KillerFilm: Mathews
  55. 1973Kid BlueFilm: Drummer
  56. 1972Trouble ManFilm: Pete Cockrell
  57. 1972The WaltonsSeries: John Walton Sr., Director (210 episodes)
  58. 1972The Magnificent Seven Ride!Film: Jim Mackay
  59. 1972Hot Summer WeekFilm: John
  60. 1972Chato's LandFilm: Elias Hooker
  61. 1971NicholsSeries: Sam Burton (1 episode)
  62. 1971The Grissom GangFilm: Mace
  63. 1971LawmanFilm: Jack Dekker
  64. 1971The Sporting ClubFilm: Olson
  65. 1971The Pursuit of HappinessFilm: Detective Cromie
  66. 1970Five Easy PiecesFilm: Carl Fidelio Dupea
  67. 1969Last SummerFilm: Peter's father (uncredited)
  68. 1968A Lovely Way to DieFilm: Sean Magruder
  69. 1967The Desperate HoursFilm: Lt. Fredericks
  70. 1967Cool Hand LukeFilm: Alibi
  71. 1967The Borgia StickFilm: Man from Toledo
  72. 1959BonanzaSeries: Hoby Miles (1 episode)

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