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M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Actor · Born 1935-03-22 · Ogdensburg, New York, USA

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Biography

Michael Emmet Walsh (March 22, 1935 – March 19, 2024) was an American character actor who has appeared in over 200 films and television series, including supporting roles in dozens of major studio features of the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in Blood Simple (1984), the Coen Brothers' first film for which he won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. He also appeared in The Jerk (1979), Ordinary People (1980), Blade Runner (1982), Wild Wild West (1999), and The Iron Giant (1999). His final films included Knives Out (2019) and Brothers (2024).

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Blade Runner (1982) — Bryant
  2. Knives Out (2019) — Mr. Proofroc
  3. The Iron Giant (1999) — Earl Stutz (voice)
  4. Romeo + Juliet (1996) — Apothecary
  5. The X-Files (1993) — Arthur Dales
  6. Wild Wild West (1999) — Coleman
  7. Adventure Time (2010) — Cosmic Owl (voice)
  8. A Time to Kill (1996) — Willard Tyrell Bass (uncredited)
  9. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) — Joe O'Neal
  10. Raising Arizona (1987) — Machine Shop Ear-Bender
  11. Serpico (1973) — Gallagher
  12. Blood Simple (1985) — Private Detective
  13. Midnight Cowboy (1969) — Bus Passenger (uncredited)
  14. Christmas with the Kranks (2004) — Walt Scheel
  15. The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012) — Uncle Bub
  16. Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) — Aide
  17. Critters (1986) — Harv
  18. Calvary (2014) — The Writer
  19. Big Stan (2007) — Lew Popper
  20. Little House on the Prairie (1974) — Callahan
  21. Tales from the Crypt (1989) — Jonas
  22. Youth in Revolt (2009) — Mr. Saunders
  23. The Jerk (1979) — Madman
  24. Frasier (1993) — Rich Koechner
  25. Snow Dogs (2002) — George
  26. Fletch (1985) — Dr. Joseph Dolan
  27. Empire (2015) — Harold Blakeley
  28. Harry and the Hendersons (1987) — George Henderson Sr.
  29. Home Improvement (1991) — Colonel
  30. Little Big Man (1970) — Shotgun Guard
  31. Ordinary People (1980) — Swim Coach
  32. What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002) — Jeb (voice)
  33. Racing Stripes (2005) — Woodzie
  34. Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) — Bill Wilcox
  35. Missing in Action (1984) — Tuck
  36. The Flash (1990) — Henry Allen
  37. Brubaker (1980) — C.P. Woodward
  38. Back to School (1986) — Coach Turnbull
  39. Bonanza (1959) — Mattheson
  40. What's Up, Doc? (1972) — Arresting Officer