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M. Emmet Walsh

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Mar 22 1935
Birthplace: Ogdensburg, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Mar 19 2024
M. Emmet Walsh is 88 years old
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Poster of Green and Gold
Green and Gold
M. Emmet Walsh would have been no older than 88 in Green and Gold as 'Scotty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 2025
Poster of Brothers
Brothers
M. Emmet Walsh would have been no older than 88 in Brothers as 'Judge Farful'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2024
Poster of Outlaw Posse
Outlaw Posse
M. Emmet Walsh was 88 in Outlaw Posse as 'Catfish'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of Dotty and Soul
Dotty and Soul
M. Emmet Walsh was 88 in Dotty and Soul as 'Harold Eichelbaum'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 2023
Poster of A Little White Lie
A Little White Lie
M. Emmet Walsh was 87 in A Little White Lie as 'Arthur Baldwin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2023
Poster of The Immaculate Room
The Immaculate Room
M. Emmet Walsh was 87 in The Immaculate Room as 'Kate's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2022
Poster of The Mimic
The Mimic
M. Emmet Walsh was 85 in The Mimic as 'The Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 2021
Poster of Knives Out
Knives Out
M. Emmet Walsh was 84 in Knives Out as 'Mr. Proofroc'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2019
Poster of South of Bix
South of Bix
M. Emmet Walsh was 84 in South of Bix as 'Grandpa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2019
Poster of Raising Buchanan
Raising Buchanan
M. Emmet Walsh was 84 in Raising Buchanan as 'Larry Kiesling'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2019
Poster of Faith, Hope & Love
Faith, Hope & Love
M. Emmet Walsh was 83 in Faith, Hope & Love as 'Fr. John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2019
Poster of Sorry, Not Sorry
Sorry, Not Sorry
M. Emmet Walsh was 83 in Sorry, Not Sorry as 'Harry's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2019
Poster of Change in the Air
Change in the Air
M. Emmet Walsh was 83 in Change in the Air as 'Walter Lemke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of Toto
Toto
M. Emmet Walsh was 83 in Toto as 'Toto'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2018
Poster of Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
M. Emmet Walsh was 83 in Shifting Gears as 'Hank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of Boiling Pot
Boiling Pot
M. Emmet Walsh was 80 in Boiling Pot as 'Dean Marison'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 2015
Poster of The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power
The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power
M. Emmet Walsh was 79 in The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power as 'Gorak'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 2015
Poster of Calvary
Calvary
M. Emmet Walsh was 79 in Calvary as 'The Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2014
Poster of Love Sick Love
Love Sick Love
M. Emmet Walsh was 77 in Love Sick Love as 'Ed'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 2012
Poster of Arthur Newman
Arthur Newman
M. Emmet Walsh was 77 in Arthur Newman as 'Zazek'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of The Odd Life of Timothy Green
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
M. Emmet Walsh was 77 in The Odd Life of Timothy Green as 'Uncle Bub'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 2012
Poster of Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency
Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency
M. Emmet Walsh was 75 in Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency as 'Chief Van Owen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 2011
Poster of Chasing 3000
Chasing 3000
M. Emmet Walsh was 75 in Chasing 3000 as 'Chuck Ireland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 2010
Poster of The Assignment
The Assignment
M. Emmet Walsh was 75 in The Assignment as 'Mr. Beudreaux'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 2010
Poster of Youth in Revolt
Youth in Revolt
M. Emmet Walsh was 74 in Youth in Revolt as 'Mr. Saunders'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2009
Poster of Don McKay
Don McKay
M. Emmet Walsh was 74 in Don McKay as 'Samuel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 2009
Poster of Haunted Echoes
Haunted Echoes
M. Emmet Walsh was 73 in Haunted Echoes as 'Neil'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 2008
Poster of Your Name Here
Your Name Here
M. Emmet Walsh was 73 in Your Name Here as 'Kroger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 2008
Poster of A True Character
A True Character
M. Emmet Walsh was 72 in A True Character as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
M. Emmet Walsh was 72 in Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2007
Poster of Big Stan
Big Stan
M. Emmet Walsh was 72 in Big Stan as 'Lew Popper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 2007
Poster of Man in the Chair
Man in the Chair
M. Emmet Walsh was 71 in Man in the Chair as 'Mickey Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 2007
Poster of Greener Mountains
Greener Mountains
M. Emmet Walsh was 70 in Greener Mountains as 'Muggs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 2005
Poster of Racing Stripes
Racing Stripes
M. Emmet Walsh was 69 in Racing Stripes as 'Woodzie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 2005
Poster of Christmas with the Kranks
Christmas with the Kranks
M. Emmet Walsh was 69 in Christmas with the Kranks as 'Walt Scheel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2004
Poster of Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
M. Emmet Walsh was 68 in Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales as 'Wally Westland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 2003
Poster of Baggage
Baggage
M. Emmet Walsh was 67 in Baggage as 'Sandy Westphall'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 2003
Poster of Snow Dogs
Snow Dogs
M. Emmet Walsh was 66 in Snow Dogs as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2002
Poster of Eyeball Eddie
Eyeball Eddie
M. Emmet Walsh was 66 in Eyeball Eddie as 'Coach Cook'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of Christmas in the Clouds
Christmas in the Clouds
M. Emmet Walsh was 65 in Christmas in the Clouds as 'Stu O'Malley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 2001
Poster of Poor White Trash
Poor White Trash
M. Emmet Walsh was 65 in Poor White Trash as 'Judge Pike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of Jack of Hearts
Jack of Hearts
M. Emmet Walsh was 65 in Jack of Hearts as 'Comissioner Menlo Boyce'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 2000
Poster of On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
M. Emmet Walsh was 65 in On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2000
Poster of Random Hearts
Random Hearts
M. Emmet Walsh was 64 in Random Hearts as 'Billy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Monster!
Monster!
M. Emmet Walsh was 64 in Monster! as 'Lloyd Reeves'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 1999
Poster of The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant
M. Emmet Walsh was 64 in The Iron Giant as 'Earl Stutz (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1999
Poster of Me and Will
Me and Will
M. Emmet Walsh was 64 in Me and Will as 'Dean'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1999
Poster of Wild Wild West
Wild Wild West
M. Emmet Walsh was 64 in Wild Wild West as 'Coleman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1999
Poster of Nightmare in Big Sky Country
Nightmare in Big Sky Country
M. Emmet Walsh was 63 in Nightmare in Big Sky Country as 'Marshal Jim Phillips'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1998
Poster of Men in White
Men in White
M. Emmet Walsh was 63 in Men in White as 'Stanley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 16 1998
Poster of Erasable You
Erasable You
M. Emmet Walsh was 63 in Erasable You as 'Ralph Worth'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1998
Poster of Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
M. Emmet Walsh was 62 in Chairman of the Board as 'Freemont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1998
Poster of Twilight
Twilight
M. Emmet Walsh was 62 in Twilight as 'Lester Ivar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of My Best Friend's Wedding
My Best Friend's Wedding
M. Emmet Walsh was 62 in My Best Friend's Wedding as 'Joe O'Neal'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1997
Poster of The Killing Jar
The Killing Jar
M. Emmet Walsh was 62 in The Killing Jar as 'Sheriff Foley'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 27 1997
Poster of Albino Alligator
Albino Alligator
M. Emmet Walsh was 61 in Albino Alligator as 'Dino'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1997
Poster of Retroactive
Retroactive
M. Emmet Walsh was 61 in Retroactive as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Romeo + Juliet
Romeo + Juliet
M. Emmet Walsh was 61 in Romeo + Juliet as 'Apothecary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of The Lottery
The Lottery
M. Emmet Walsh was 61 in The Lottery as 'Chief Davis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1996
Poster of A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill
M. Emmet Walsh was 61 in A Time to Kill as 'Willard Tyrell Bass (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1996
Poster of Portraits of a Killer
Portraits of a Killer
M. Emmet Walsh was 61 in Portraits of a Killer as 'Raymond Garrison'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 21 1996
Poster of Criminal Hearts
Criminal Hearts
M. Emmet Walsh was 60 in Criminal Hearts as 'Martin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1996
Poster of Relative Fear
Relative Fear
M. Emmet Walsh was 60 in Relative Fear as 'Earl Ladelle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1995
Poster of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
M. Emmet Walsh was 60 in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home as 'Bill Wilcox'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
M. Emmet Walsh was 60 in From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler as 'Morris'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 1995
Poster of Panther
Panther
M. Emmet Walsh was 60 in Panther as 'Dorsett'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of Dead Badge
Dead Badge
M. Emmet Walsh was 60 in Dead Badge as 'Sergeant Miller Hoskins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1995
Poster of Probable Cause
Probable Cause
M. Emmet Walsh was 59 in Probable Cause as 'Sadler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1994
Poster of The Glass Shield
The Glass Shield
M. Emmet Walsh was 59 in The Glass Shield as 'Det. Jesse Hall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1994
Poster of Camp Nowhere
Camp Nowhere
M. Emmet Walsh was 59 in Camp Nowhere as 'T.R. Polk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1994
Poster of Cops & Robbersons
Cops & Robbersons
M. Emmet Walsh was 59 in Cops & Robbersons as 'Captain Ted Corbett (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest
M. Emmet Walsh was 58 in Bitter Harvest as 'Sheriff Bob'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Wilder Napalm
Wilder Napalm
M. Emmet Walsh was 58 in Wilder Napalm as 'Fire Chief'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of The Music of Chance
The Music of Chance
M. Emmet Walsh was 58 in The Music of Chance as 'Calvin Murks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1993
Poster of Four Eyes and Six-Guns
Four Eyes and Six-Guns
M. Emmet Walsh was 57 in Four Eyes and Six-Guns
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1992
Poster of The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
M. Emmet Walsh was 57 in The Naked Truth as 'Garcia / Gesundheim'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 1992
Poster of Equinox
Equinox
M. Emmet Walsh was 57 in Equinox as 'Pete Petosa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Wild Card
Wild Card
M. Emmet Walsh was 57 in Wild Card as 'Mose'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1992
Poster of White Sands
White Sands
M. Emmet Walsh was 57 in White Sands as 'Bert Gibson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of Killer Image
Killer Image
M. Emmet Walsh was 56 in Killer Image as 'John Kane'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1992
Poster of Fourth Story
Fourth Story
M. Emmet Walsh was 55 in Fourth Story as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1991
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
M. Emmet Walsh was 55 in The Flash as 'Henry Allen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1990
Poster of Narrow Margin
Narrow Margin
M. Emmet Walsh was 55 in Narrow Margin as 'Sergeant Dominick Benti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1990
Poster of Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee
M. Emmet Walsh was 55 in Chattahoochee as 'Morris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1990
Poster of Love and Lies
Love and Lies
M. Emmet Walsh was 54 in Love and Lies as 'Clyde Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 1990
Poster of Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
M. Emmet Walsh was 54 in Catch Me If You Can as 'Johnny Phatmun'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1989
Poster of Thunderground
Thunderground
M. Emmet Walsh was 54 in Thunderground as 'Wedge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1989
Poster of Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
M. Emmet Walsh was 54 in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat as 'Mort'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1989
Poster of The Mighty Quinn
The Mighty Quinn
M. Emmet Walsh was 53 in The Mighty Quinn as 'Fred Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of Red Scorpion
Red Scorpion
M. Emmet Walsh was 53 in Red Scorpion as 'Dewey Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1988
Poster of War Party
War Party
M. Emmet Walsh was 53 in War Party as 'Colin Ditweiler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1988
Poster of Clean and Sober
Clean and Sober
M. Emmet Walsh was 53 in Clean and Sober as 'Richard Dirks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1988
Poster of Sunset
Sunset
M. Emmet Walsh was 53 in Sunset as 'Chief Marvin Dibner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of The Milagro Beanfield War
The Milagro Beanfield War
M. Emmet Walsh was 52 in The Milagro Beanfield War as 'Governor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of No Man's Land
No Man's Land
M. Emmet Walsh was 52 in No Man's Land as 'Captain Haun'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
M. Emmet Walsh was 52 in Harry and the Hendersons as 'George Henderson Sr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1987
Poster of Murder Ordained
Murder Ordained
M. Emmet Walsh was 52 in Murder Ordained as 'Vern Humphrey'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1987
Poster of Raising Arizona
Raising Arizona
M. Emmet Walsh was 51 in Raising Arizona as 'Machine Shop Ear-Bender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1987
Poster of Abduction
Abduction
M. Emmet Walsh was 51 in Abduction as 'Don Nichols'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1987
Poster of Broken Vows
Broken Vows
M. Emmet Walsh was 51 in Broken Vows as 'Detective Mulligan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1987
Poster of Back to School
Back to School
M. Emmet Walsh was 51 in Back to School as 'Coach Turnbull'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1986
Poster of The Deliberate Stranger
The Deliberate Stranger
M. Emmet Walsh was 51 in The Deliberate Stranger as 'Det. Sam Davies'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1986
Poster of Resting Place
Resting Place
M. Emmet Walsh was 51 in Resting Place as 'Sarge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1986
Poster of Critters
Critters
M. Emmet Walsh was 51 in Critters as 'Harv'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1986
Poster of Wildcats
Wildcats
M. Emmet Walsh was 50 in Wildcats as 'Walt Coes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of The Best of Times
The Best of Times
M. Emmet Walsh was 50 in The Best of Times as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of The Right of the People
The Right of the People
M. Emmet Walsh was 50 in The Right of the People as 'Sindaco'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 1986
Poster of Fletch
Fletch
M. Emmet Walsh was 50 in Fletch as 'Dr. Joseph Dolan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1985
Poster of Courage
Courage
M. Emmet Walsh was 49 in Courage as 'Colonel Crouse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1984
Poster of Missing in Action
Missing in Action
M. Emmet Walsh was 49 in Missing in Action as 'Tuck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1984
Poster of Grandview, U.S.A.
Grandview, U.S.A.
M. Emmet Walsh was 49 in Grandview, U.S.A. as 'Mr. Clark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1984
Poster of The Outlaws
The Outlaws
M. Emmet Walsh was 49 in The Outlaws as 'Warden MacDonald'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1984
Poster of The Pope of Greenwich Village
The Pope of Greenwich Village
M. Emmet Walsh was 49 in The Pope of Greenwich Village as 'Burns'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of Blood Simple
Blood Simple
M. Emmet Walsh was 49 in Blood Simple as 'Loren Visser'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1984
Poster of Scandalous
Scandalous
M. Emmet Walsh was 48 in Scandalous as 'Simon Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1984
Poster of Silkwood
Silkwood
M. Emmet Walsh was 48 in Silkwood as 'Walt Yarborough'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1983
Poster of Night Partners
Night Partners
M. Emmet Walsh was 48 in Night Partners as 'Joe Kirby'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 1983
Poster of The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
M. Emmet Walsh was 47 in The Woman Who Willed a Miracle as 'Joe Lemke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1983
Poster of Blade Runner
Blade Runner
M. Emmet Walsh was 47 in Blade Runner as 'Bryant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
M. Emmet Walsh was 47 in The Escape Artist as 'Fritz'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of Fast-Walking
Fast-Walking
M. Emmet Walsh was 47 in Fast-Walking as 'Sergeant Sanger'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 11 1982
Poster of Cannery Row
Cannery Row
M. Emmet Walsh was 46 in Cannery Row as 'Mack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1982
Poster of Reds
Reds
M. Emmet Walsh was 46 in Reds as 'Speaker at Liberal Club'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of Back Roads
Back Roads
M. Emmet Walsh was 45 in Back Roads as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Hellinger's Law
Hellinger's Law
M. Emmet Walsh was 45 in Hellinger's Law as 'Mr. Graebner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1981
Poster of High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane
High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane
M. Emmet Walsh was 45 in High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane as 'Harold Patton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1980
Poster of Ordinary People
Ordinary People
M. Emmet Walsh was 45 in Ordinary People as 'Swim Coach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of Raise the Titanic
Raise the Titanic
M. Emmet Walsh was 45 in Raise the Titanic as 'Master Chief Vinnie Walker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1980
Poster of Brubaker
Brubaker
M. Emmet Walsh was 45 in Brubaker as 'C.P. Woodward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1980
Poster of City in Fear
City in Fear
M. Emmet Walsh was 45 in City in Fear as 'Sheldon Lewis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1980
Poster of Skag
Skag
M. Emmet Walsh was 44 in Skag as 'Moran'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1980
Poster of The Gift
The Gift
M. Emmet Walsh was 44 in The Gift as 'Legion Commander'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1979
Poster of The Jerk
The Jerk
M. Emmet Walsh was 44 in The Jerk as 'Madman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1979
Poster of The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
M. Emmet Walsh was 44 in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh as 'Wally Cantrell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1979
Poster of Dear Detective
Dear Detective
M. Emmet Walsh was 44 in Dear Detective as 'Capt. Gorcey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 27 1979
Poster of No Other Love
No Other Love
M. Emmet Walsh was 44 in No Other Love as 'DeFranco'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Straight Time
Straight Time
M. Emmet Walsh was 42 in Straight Time as 'Earl Frank'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1978
Poster of A Question of Guilt
A Question of Guilt
M. Emmet Walsh was 42 in A Question of Guilt as 'Inspector McCartney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1978
Poster of Superdome
Superdome
M. Emmet Walsh was 42 in Superdome as 'Whitley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1978
Poster of Red Alert
Red Alert
M. Emmet Walsh was 42 in Red Alert as 'Sheriff Sweeney'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1977
Poster of Airport '77
Airport '77
M. Emmet Walsh was 41 in Airport '77 as 'Dr. Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1977
Poster of Slap Shot
Slap Shot
M. Emmet Walsh was 41 in Slap Shot as 'Dickie Dunn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon
M. Emmet Walsh was 41 in Nickelodeon as '"Father" Logan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1976
Poster of Mikey and Nicky
Mikey and Nicky
M. Emmet Walsh was 41 in Mikey and Nicky as 'Bus Driver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1976
Poster of Bound for Glory
Bound for Glory
M. Emmet Walsh was 41 in Bound for Glory as 'Husband'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1976
Poster of The Invasion of Johnson County
The Invasion of Johnson County
M. Emmet Walsh was 41 in The Invasion of Johnson County as 'Irvine'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 1976
Poster of Crime Club
Crime Club
M. Emmet Walsh was 40 in Crime Club as 'Jack Doyle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1975
Poster of The Prisoner of Second Avenue
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
M. Emmet Walsh was 39 in The Prisoner of Second Avenue as 'Doorman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of At Long Last Love
At Long Last Love
M. Emmet Walsh was 39 in At Long Last Love as 'Harold'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic
Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic
M. Emmet Walsh was 39 in Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic as 'Mr. Peterson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 1975
Poster of The Gambler
The Gambler
M. Emmet Walsh was 39 in The Gambler as 'Las Vegas gambler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1974
Poster of Serpico
Serpico
M. Emmet Walsh was 38 in Serpico as 'Gallagher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1973
Poster of Kid Blue
Kid Blue
M. Emmet Walsh was 37 in Kid Blue as 'Barber'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1973
Poster of Get to Know Your Rabbit
Get to Know Your Rabbit
M. Emmet Walsh was 37 in Get to Know Your Rabbit as 'Mr. Wendel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 1972
Poster of What's Up, Doc?
What's Up, Doc?
M. Emmet Walsh was 36 in What's Up, Doc? as 'Arresting Officer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1972
Poster of They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
M. Emmet Walsh was 36 in They Might Be Giants as '1st Sanitation Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1971
Poster of Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
M. Emmet Walsh was 36 in Escape from the Planet of the Apes as 'Aide'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1971
Poster of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
M. Emmet Walsh was 35 in Cold Turkey as 'Art'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of Little Big Man
Little Big Man
M. Emmet Walsh was 35 in Little Big Man as 'Shotgun Guard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1970
Poster of The Traveling Executioner
The Traveling Executioner
M. Emmet Walsh was 35 in The Traveling Executioner as 'Warden Brodski'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1970
Poster of End of the Road
End of the Road
M. Emmet Walsh was 34 in End of the Road as 'Crab Man / Tutu Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1970
Poster of Alice's Restaurant
Alice's Restaurant
M. Emmet Walsh was 34 in Alice's Restaurant as 'Group W Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1969
Poster of Stiletto
Stiletto
M. Emmet Walsh was 34 in Stiletto as 'Racing Partner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1969
Poster of Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy
M. Emmet Walsh was 34 in Midnight Cowboy as 'Bus Passenger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1969
Poster of Madness of Method
Madness of Method
M. Emmet Walsh will be 88+ in Madness of Method as 'Rudolph Thorndyke'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Roney's Point
Roney's Point
M. Emmet Walsh will be 88+ in Roney's Point as 'Lance McKyle'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Silverfox
Silverfox
M. Emmet Walsh will be 88+ in Silverfox as 'Charles Blankenship'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of American Gigolo
American Gigolo
M. Emmet Walsh was 87+ in American Gigolo as 'Coleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 2022
Poster of The Righteous Gemstones
The Righteous Gemstones
M. Emmet Walsh was 84+ in The Righteous Gemstones as 'Roy Gemstone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 18 2019
Poster of Sneaky Pete
Sneaky Pete
M. Emmet Walsh was 80+ in Sneaky Pete as 'Tex Hopkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 07 2015
Poster of Empire
Empire
M. Emmet Walsh was 79+ in Empire as 'Harold Blakeley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 2015
Poster of Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
M. Emmet Walsh was 79+ in Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories as 'Detective'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 2014
Poster of Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
M. Emmet Walsh was 75+ in Pound Puppies as 'Olaf (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2010
Poster of Adventure Time
Adventure Time
M. Emmet Walsh was 75+ in Adventure Time as 'Cosmic Owl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 2010
Poster of Damages
Damages
M. Emmet Walsh was 72+ in Damages as 'Lyle Hewes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 24 2007
Poster of Charlie Lawrence
Charlie Lawrence
M. Emmet Walsh was 68+ in Charlie Lawrence as 'Cubby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 15 2003
Poster of What's New, Scooby-Doo?
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
M. Emmet Walsh was 67+ in What's New, Scooby-Doo? as 'Jeb (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Night Visions
Night Visions
M. Emmet Walsh was 66+ in Night Visions as 'Gus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 12 2001
Poster of Ed
Ed
M. Emmet Walsh was 65+ in Ed as 'Mayor Wally Kendricks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2000
Poster of The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
M. Emmet Walsh was 64+ in The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot as 'Mack (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1999
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
M. Emmet Walsh was 63+ in The Wild Thornberrys as 'Gemsbok #1 (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
M. Emmet Walsh was 61+ in Early Edition
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of The West
The West
M. Emmet Walsh was 61+ in The West as 'Self (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1996
Poster of Tracey Takes On...
Tracey Takes On...
M. Emmet Walsh was 60+ in Tracey Takes On...
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 24 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
M. Emmet Walsh was 60+ in The Outer Limits as 'Sanford Vallé'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Baseball
Baseball
M. Emmet Walsh was 59+ in Baseball as 'Various (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
M. Emmet Walsh was 58+ in NYPD Blue as 'Joe Kroft'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1993
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
M. Emmet Walsh was 58+ in Frasier as 'Rich Koechner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
M. Emmet Walsh was 58+ in The X-Files as 'Arthur Dales'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Home Improvement
Home Improvement
M. Emmet Walsh was 56+ in Home Improvement as 'Colonel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of The Civil War
The Civil War
M. Emmet Walsh was 55+ in The Civil War as 'Various'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1990
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
M. Emmet Walsh was 55+ in The Flash as 'Henry Allen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
M. Emmet Walsh was 54+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Jonas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Unsub
Unsub
M. Emmet Walsh was 53+ in Unsub as 'Ned Platt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 03 1989
Poster of Brotherhood of the Rose
Brotherhood of the Rose
M. Emmet Walsh was 53+ in Brotherhood of the Rose as 'Hardy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1989
Poster of Murder Ordained
Murder Ordained
M. Emmet Walsh was 52+ in Murder Ordained as 'Vern Humphrey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 03 1987
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
M. Emmet Walsh was 50+ in Amazing Stories as 'Grandpa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
M. Emmet Walsh was 50+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Peter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
M. Emmet Walsh was 48+ in The Hitchhiker as 'Detective Underhill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 01 1983
Poster of AfterMASH
AfterMASH
M. Emmet Walsh was 48+ in AfterMASH as 'Reverend Horn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1983
Poster of East of Eden
East of Eden
M. Emmet Walsh was 45+ in East of Eden as 'Sheriff Horace Quinn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 08 1981
Poster of The French Atlantic Affair
The French Atlantic Affair
M. Emmet Walsh was 44+ in The French Atlantic Affair as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 1979
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
M. Emmet Walsh was 40+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Freddie, Lloyd Herman Eckworth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
M. Emmet Walsh was 39+ in Baretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
M. Emmet Walsh was 39+ in The Rockford Files as 'Edgar Burch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
M. Emmet Walsh was 39+ in Little House on the Prairie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of The Sandy Duncan Show
The Sandy Duncan Show
M. Emmet Walsh was 37+ in The Sandy Duncan Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
M. Emmet Walsh was 37+ in The Bob Newhart Show as 'Jack Hoover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
M. Emmet Walsh was 37+ in The Waltons as 'David Fletcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife
M. Emmet Walsh was 36+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Officer Ames'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of Nichols
Nichols
M. Emmet Walsh was 36+ in Nichols as 'Gabe McCutcheon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
M. Emmet Walsh was 35+ in All in the Family as 'Billy Hartfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of Arnie
Arnie
M. Emmet Walsh was 35+ in Arnie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
M. Emmet Walsh was 32+ in Ironside as 'Telegraph Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
M. Emmet Walsh was 24+ in Bonanza as 'Mattheson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
M. Emmet Walsh was 19+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'General Presser'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
M. Emmet Walsh was 16+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Sarge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951