M. EMMET WALSH

M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: March 22, 1935
Deathday: March 19, 2024
Place of Birth: Ogdensburg, New York, USA

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).

Filmography

Starring

Scotty
2024·
Brothers
Judge Farful
Catfish
Harold Eichelbaum
Arthur Baldwin
Coleman
Kate's Father
2021·
The Mimic
The Director
Roy Gemstone
Harry's Father
Larry Kiesling
Mr. Proofroc
Fr. John
Grandpa
2018·
Toto
Toto
Hank
Walter Lemke
Tex Hopkins
2015·
Empire
Harold Blakeley
Dean Marison
2014·
Calvary
The Writer
Zazek
Cosmic Owl (voice)
Olaf (voice)
Chuck Ireland
Mr. Beudreaux
Mr. Saunders
2009·
Don McKay
Samuel
Neil
Kroger
Bernie Wallacheck
2007·
Damages
Lyle Hewes
Mickey Hopkins
2007·
Big Stan
Lew Popper
Uncle Rudolph
Woodzie
Walt Scheel
Cubby
2003·
Baggage
Sandy Westphall
Jeb (voice)
2002·
Snow Dogs
George
Ezra Pence
Gus (segment "Reunion")
Coach Cook
Stu O'Malley
2000·
Ed
Mayor Wally Kendricks
Comissioner Menlo Boyce
Judge Pike
1999·
Monster!
Lloyd Reeves
Billy (uncredited)
Dean
Coleman
Earl Stutz (voice)
Gemsbok #1 (voice)
Stanley
Ralph Worth
Marshal Jim Phillips
1998·
Twilight
Lester Ivar
Freemont
Sheriff Foley
Sam
Joe O'Neal
1996·
The West
Self (voice)
Santa
Apothecary
Chief Davis
Raymond Garrison
Martin
Willard Tyrell Bass (uncredited)
Sanford Vallé
Sergeant Miller Hoskins
1995·
Panther
Dorsett
1994·
Baseball
(voice)
Det. Jesse Hall
Rudolph Thorndyke
Earl Ladelle
Sadler
T.R. Polk
Captain Ted Corbett (uncredited)
1993·
NYPD Blue
Joe Kroft
Arthur Dales
1993·
Frasier
Rich Koechner
Fire Chief
Sheriff Bob
Calvin Murks
1992·
Equinox
Pete Petosa
1992·
Wild Card
Mose
Mayor Thornbush
Garcia / Gesundheim
John Kane
Bert Gibson
Colonel
1991·
Silverfox
Charles Blankenship
Harry
Various
1990·
The Flash
Henry Allen, Henry Allen, Henry Allen
Clyde Wilson
Morris
Sergeant Dominick Benti
1989·
Unsub
Ned Platt
Wedge
Johnny Phatmun
Fred Miller
Richard Dirks
1988·
Sunset
Chief Marvin Dibner
1988·
War Party
Colin Ditweiler
Dewey Ferguson
Vern Humphrey, Vern Humphrey
Machine Shop Ear-Bender
Detective Mulligan
Captain Haun
George Henderson Sr.
Det. Sam Davies, Det. Sam Davies
General Presser
1986·
Wildcats
Walt Coes
Sarge
Coach Turnbull
Charlie
1986·
Critters
Harv
Grandpa
Peter (segment "Dealer's Choice")
1985·
Fletch
Dr. Joseph Dolan
Private Detective
1984·
Courage
Colonel Crouse
Simon Reynolds
Mr. Clark
Warden MacDonald
1983·
AfterMASH
Reverend Horn
Detective Underhill
Joe Kirby
1983·
Silkwood
Walt Yarborough
Bryant
Sergeant Sanger
Mack
Sheriff Horace Quinn
Mr. Graebner
1981·
Reds
Speaker at Liberal Club
Arthur
1980·
Skag
Moran
Sheldon Lewis
Swim Coach
Master Chief Vinnie Walker
1980·
Brubaker
C.P. Woodward
DeFranco
Capt. Gorcey
1979·
The Gift
Legion Commander
Wally Cantrell
1979·
The Jerk
Madman
1978·
Superdome
Whitley
Inspector McCartney
Earl Frank
Dr. Williams
1977·
Red Alert
Sheriff Sweeney
1977·
Slap Shot
Dickie Dunn
Yostie
Husband
Bus Driver
"Father" Logan
Lloyd Herman Eckworth, Freddie
1975·
Baretta
Jack Doyle
Harold
Edgar Burch
Las Vegas Gambler
1973·
Kid Blue
Barber
1973·
Serpico
Gallagher
David Fletcher
Jack Hoover
Mr. Wendel
Arresting Officer
1971·
Nichols
Gabe McCutcheon
Officer Ames
Billy Hartfield
1st Sanitation Man
Art
1970·
Arnie
Crab Man / Tutu Man
Shotgun Guard
Warden Brodski
1969·
Stiletto
Racing Partner (uncredited)
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Group W Sergeant
1967·
Ironside
Telegraph Clerk
1959·
Bonanza
Mattheson
General Presser