7.8
7.8
The Borgia Stick
1967
as Man from Toledo
Ralph Waite
Acting
Born:June 22, 1928
Died:February 13, 2014(aged 85)
Birthplace:White Plains, New York, USA
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CommunityBiography
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.
Filmography (55 movies)
7.7
7.7
Cool Hand Luke
1967
as Alibi
7.5
7.5
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
1993
as John Walton
7.4
7.4
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
2007
as Jacob Brawley
7.2
7.2
Generation Gap
2008
as Chick
7.1
7.1
Five Easy Pieces
1970
as Carl Fidelio Dupea
7.0
7.0
Gabe the Cupid Dog
2012
as R.L. Dutton
6.9
6.9
Kid Blue
1973
as Drummer
6.9
6.9
Letters to God
2010
as Mr. Perryfield
6.7
6.7
The Bodyguard
1992
as Herb Farmer
6.7
6.7
The Secret Life of John Chapman
1976
as John Chapman
6.6
6.6
The Grissom Gang
1971
as Mace
6.6
6.6
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1996
as Shadow (voice)
6.5
6.5
Chato's Land
1972
as Elias Hooker
6.5
6.5
Cliffhanger
1993
as Frank
6.5
6.5
A Walton Easter
1997
as John Walton
6.5
6.5
Lawman
1971
as Jack Dekker
6.3
6.3
Sunshine State
2002
as Furman Temple
6.3
6.3
Wild by Law
1991
as Aldo Leopold (voice)
6.2
6.2
Last Summer
1969
as Peter's father (uncredited)
6.2
6.2
Spirit
2001
as Jacob Hardesty
6.1
6.1
The Stone Killer
1973
as Mathews
6.1
6.1
Silver City
2004
as Casey Lyle
6.0
6.0
Trouble Man
1972
as Pete Cockrell
6.0
6.0
The Pursuit of Happiness
1971
as Detective Cromie
6.0
6.0
Blessings
2003
as Sheriff
6.0
6.0
On the Nickel
1980
Producer
6.0
6.0
Good Old Boy
1988
as Narrator (voice)
5.8
5.8
Angel City
1980
as Jared Teeter
5.5
5.5
The Magnificent Seven Ride!
1972
as Jim Mackay
5.5
5.5
Sparks: The Price of Passion
1990
as Orville Lemon
5.5
5.5
Crime of Innocence
1985
as Frank Hayward
5.3
5.3
A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
1982
as John Walton
5.0
5.0
A Wedding on Waltons Mountain
1982
as John Walton
5.0
5.0
OHMS
1980
as Floyd Wing
5.0
5.0
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
1982
as John Walton
4.8
4.8
Timequest
2003
as The Traveler
4.8
4.8
The Gentleman Bandit
1981
as Father Bernard Pagano
4.7
4.7
A Lovely Way to Die
1968
as Sean Magruder
4.7
4.7
Sioux City
1994
as Drew McDermott
4.5
4.5
The President's Man
2000
as President Mathews
4.3
4.3
Crash and Burn
1990
as Lathan Hooks
4.0
4.0
The Desperate Hours
1967
as Lt. Fredericks
4.0
4.0
Sin and Redemption
1994
as Cal Simms
4.0
4.0
Red Alert
1977
as Henry Stone
3.7
3.7
Keys
1994
as Dr. C.J. Halligan
3.5
3.5
A Season of Hope
1995
as Sam Hackett
3.4
3.4
The Sporting Club
1971
as Olson
3.4
3.4
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
2009
as Grandpa Ventura
2.0
2.0
Hot Summer Week
1972
as John
Snake Treaty
1989
A Good Sport
1984
Executive Producer
Sin & Redemption
1994
as Cal Simms
A Walton Wedding
1995
as John Walton
A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'
2008
as Self
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