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Ralph Waite

Bio: Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 – February 13, 2014) was an American actor. His most famous role may be John Walton Sr
Born: Fri, Jun 22 1928
Birthplace: White Plains, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Feb 13 2014
Ralph Waite is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Gabe the Cupid Dog
Gabe the Cupid Dog
Ralph Waite was 83 in Gabe the Cupid Dog as 'R.L. Dutton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of 25 Hill
25 Hill
Ralph Waite was 82 in 25 Hill as 'Ed'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Letters to God
Letters to God
Ralph Waite was 81 in Letters to God as 'Mr. Perryfield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2010
Poster of Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
Ralph Waite was 80 in Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective as 'Grandpa Ventura'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 2009
Poster of Generation Gap
Generation Gap
Ralph Waite was 80 in Generation Gap as 'Chick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
Ralph Waite was 79 in Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses as 'Jacob Brawley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 2007
Poster of Silver City
Silver City
Ralph Waite was 76 in Silver City as 'Casey Lyle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2004
Poster of Blessings
Blessings
Ralph Waite was 75 in Blessings as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 2003
Poster of Timequest
Timequest
Ralph Waite was 74 in Timequest as 'The Traveler'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of Sunshine State
Sunshine State
Ralph Waite was 73 in Sunshine State as 'Furman Temple'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 2002
Poster of Spirit
Spirit
Ralph Waite was 73 in Spirit as 'Jacob Hardesty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2001
Poster of The President's Man
The President's Man
Ralph Waite was 71 in The President's Man as 'President Mathews'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 2000
Poster of A Walton Easter
A Walton Easter
Ralph Waite was 68 in A Walton Easter as 'John Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1997
Poster of Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Ralph Waite was 67 in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco as 'Shadow (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of A Walton Wedding
A Walton Wedding
Ralph Waite was 66 in A Walton Wedding as 'John Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1995
Poster of A Season of Hope
A Season of Hope
Ralph Waite was 66 in A Season of Hope as 'Sam Hackett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1995
Poster of Sioux City
Sioux City
Ralph Waite was 65 in Sioux City as 'Drew McDermott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Sin and Redemption
Sin and Redemption
Ralph Waite was 65 in Sin and Redemption as 'Cal Simms'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1994
Poster of Sin & Redemption
Sin & Redemption
Ralph Waite was 65 in Sin & Redemption as 'Cal Simms'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1994
Poster of Keys
Keys
Ralph Waite was 65 in Keys as 'Dr. C.J. Halligan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
Ralph Waite was 65 in A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion as 'John Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1993
Poster of Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
Ralph Waite was 64 in Cliffhanger as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
Ralph Waite was 64 in The Bodyguard as 'Herb Farmer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1992
Poster of Wild by Law
Wild by Law
Ralph Waite was 63 in Wild by Law as 'Aldo Leopold (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1991
Poster of Crash and Burn
Crash and Burn
Ralph Waite was 61 in Crash and Burn as 'Lathan Hooks'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 1990
Poster of Sparks: The Price of Passion
Sparks: The Price of Passion
Ralph Waite was 61 in Sparks: The Price of Passion as 'Orville Lemon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 1990
Poster of Snake Treaty
Snake Treaty
Ralph Waite was 60 in Snake Treaty
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 1989
Poster of Good Old Boy: A Delta Boyhood
Good Old Boy: A Delta Boyhood
Ralph Waite was 60 in Good Old Boy: A Delta Boyhood as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Crime of Innocence
Crime of Innocence
Ralph Waite was 57 in Crime of Innocence as 'Frank Hayward'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1985
Poster of A Good Sport
A Good Sport
Ralph Waite was 55 in A Good Sport as 'Tommy O'Bannon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1984
Poster of A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
Ralph Waite was 54 in A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain as 'John Walton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1982
Poster of Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
Ralph Waite was 53 in Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain as 'John Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1982
Poster of A Wedding on Waltons Mountain
A Wedding on Waltons Mountain
Ralph Waite was 53 in A Wedding on Waltons Mountain as 'John Walton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1982
Poster of The Gentleman Bandit
The Gentleman Bandit
Ralph Waite was 52 in The Gentleman Bandit as 'Father Bernard Pagano'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1981
Poster of Angel City
Angel City
Ralph Waite was 52 in Angel City as 'Jared Teeter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 12 1980
Poster of On the Nickel
On the Nickel
Ralph Waite was 51 in On the Nickel as 'C.G.'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1980
Poster of OHMS
OHMS
Ralph Waite was 51 in OHMS as 'Floyd Wing'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1980
Poster of Red Alert
Red Alert
Ralph Waite was 48 in Red Alert as 'Henry Stone'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1977
Poster of The Secret Life of John Chapman
The Secret Life of John Chapman
Ralph Waite was 48 in The Secret Life of John Chapman as 'John Chapman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 1976
Poster of The Stone Killer
The Stone Killer
Ralph Waite was 45 in The Stone Killer as 'Mathews'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1973
Poster of Kid Blue
Kid Blue
Ralph Waite was 44 in Kid Blue as 'Drummer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1973
Poster of Trouble Man
Trouble Man
Ralph Waite was 44 in Trouble Man as 'Pete Cockrell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of The Magnificent Seven Ride!
The Magnificent Seven Ride!
Ralph Waite was 44 in The Magnificent Seven Ride! as 'Jim Mackay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1972
Poster of Hot Summer Week
Hot Summer Week
Ralph Waite was 43 in Hot Summer Week as 'John'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1972
Poster of Chato's Land
Chato's Land
Ralph Waite was 43 in Chato's Land as 'Elias Hooker'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1972
Poster of The Grissom Gang
The Grissom Gang
Ralph Waite was 42 in The Grissom Gang as 'Mace'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1971
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Ralph Waite was 42 in Lawman as 'Jack Dekker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1971
Poster of The Sporting Club
The Sporting Club
Ralph Waite was 42 in The Sporting Club as 'Olson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1971
Poster of The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness
Ralph Waite was 42 in The Pursuit of Happiness as 'Detective Cromie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1971
Poster of Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces
Ralph Waite was 42 in Five Easy Pieces as 'Carl Fidelio Dupea'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of Last Summer
Last Summer
Ralph Waite was 40 in Last Summer as 'Peter's father (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1969
Poster of A Lovely Way to Die
A Lovely Way to Die
Ralph Waite was 39 in A Lovely Way to Die as 'Sean Magruder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1968
Poster of The Desperate Hours
The Desperate Hours
Ralph Waite was 39 in The Desperate Hours as 'Lt. Fredericks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1967
Poster of Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
Ralph Waite was 39 in Cool Hand Luke as 'Alibi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of The Borgia Stick
The Borgia Stick
Ralph Waite was 38 in The Borgia Stick as 'Man from Toledo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1967

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 Bones
Bones
Ralph Waite was 77+ in Bones as 'Hank Booth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Ralph Waite was 76+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Irving Waller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Ralph Waite was 75+ in NCIS as 'Jackson Gibbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Carnivàle
Carnivàle
Ralph Waite was 75+ in Carnivàle as 'Norman Belthus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Ralph Waite was 72+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Sheriff Montgomery'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of The Third Twin
The Third Twin
Ralph Waite was 69+ in The Third Twin as 'Senator Proust'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Ralph Waite was 68+ in The Practice as 'Walter Josephson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of The West
The West
Ralph Waite was 68+ in The West as 'Self (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Ralph Waite was 66+ in The Outer Limits as 'Gene Morton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Time Trax
Time Trax
Ralph Waite was 64+ in Time Trax as 'Lamont Carson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 20 1993
Poster of Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal
Ralph Waite was 61+ in Shannon's Deal as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 16 1990
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Ralph Waite was 56+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'D.A. Paul Robbins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Ralph Waite was 54+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of The Mississippi
The Mississippi
Ralph Waite was 54+ in The Mississippi as 'Ben Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 25 1983
Poster of Roots
Roots
Ralph Waite was 48+ in Roots as ', Slater'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Ralph Waite was 46+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Ralph Waite was 44+ in The Waltons as 'John Walton Sr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Nichols
Nichols
Ralph Waite was 43+ in Nichols as 'Sam Burton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Ralph Waite was 33+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Ralph Waite was 31+ in Bonanza as 'Hoby Miles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959