KENNETH WELSH

Kenneth Welsh
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: March 30, 1942
Deathday: May 5, 2022
Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Biography
Kenneth Welsh, CM (March 30, 1942 – May 5, 2022) was a Canadian film and television actor (sometimes credited as Ken Welsh). He was known to Twin Peaks fans as the multi-faceted villain Windom Earle, and had more recently played the father of Katharine Hepburn (Cate Blanchett) in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
AfterwardsGaren
2024·
Campton ManorLawrence
Max
2021·
The Middle ManMr. Miller
2020·
PG: Psycho GoremanNarrator & Judicator (voice)
Boychuck
2018·
Lodge 492017·
Star Trek: DiscoverySenna Tal, Senna Tal (voice)
2017·
Undercover GrandpaHarry
2017·
Awakening the ZodiacBen
2017·
ChicaneryPringle Hewitt
Dimitri
2016·
The VoidDr. Richard Powell
2015·
The ExpanseFranklin Degraaf
2014·
The Best Laid PlansAngus McLintock
2014·
Wet BumEd
2013·
The BlacklistWerner von Hauser
2013·
RewindPresident
2013·
Cottage CountryEarl
2013·
The Art of the Steal'Uncle' Paddy MacCarthy
2013·
The Story of LukeJonas
2012·
The RiverbankJoe Mason
2011·
XIII: The SeriesDr. Westlund
2010·
HavenCole Glendower
2010·
Human TargetTony Belvilacqua
2010·
Survival of the DeadPatrick O'Flynn
2009·
The ListenerAlbert Jacoby
2009·
The Last TemplarBill Vance
2009·
Grey GardensMax Gordon
2009·
AdorationMorris
2008·
The Trojan HorseRandall Spear
Uncle Hendrick
Jack
2007·
Bionic Woman2007·
Hamlet {Solo}Self
Dr. Jeff Wagner
2007·
SilkMayor Joncour
2006·
Above and BeyondLord Beaverbrook
2006·
The CovenantProvost Higgins
2006·
One WayWilliam Henderson
Professor Wójcik, professor Wójcik
2005·
TiltSeymour Annisman
Inspector Ramsgate
2005·
Bailey's Billion$Mouse Delaney
Alan Horst
2005·
The Snow QueenKing
2005·
Our FathersBishop Murphy
2005·
Four BrothersRobert Bradford
Dr. Mueller
2005·
The FogTom Malone
2004·
This Is Wonderland2004·
ReGenesisShelby Sloane
2004·
H2ORandall Spear
2004·
Stargate AtlantisJamus
2004·
The Wild GuysAndy
2004·
The AviatorDr. Hepburn
2004·
MiracleDoc Nagobads
Vice President Becker
2003·
The Pentagon PapersJohn McNaughon
Sir Wilkes
2003·
Eloise at the PlazaSir Wilkes
Newton Baker
Dr. James Franken
Dr. Watson
2001·
The Guardian2001·
Witchblade2001·
SmallvilleDrunk Santa
2001·
FocusFather Crighton
2001·
HavenHarry Truman
2001·
SanctuarySam Hathaway
2001·
The Royal ScandalDr. Watson
2001·
The Sign of FourDr. Watson
James Baker
2000·
Sherlock HolmesDr. Watson
2000·
Soul FoodDr. Jackson Pruit
2000·
Cold BloodedChief Inspector Brodsky
2000·
Love Come DownIra Rosen
2000·
Love and MurderIsaak Levin
2000·
Deliberate IntentPeder Lund
William Kunstler
Dr. Watson
2000·
WitchbladeJoe Siri
1999·
G-SaviourGeneral Garneaux
1999·
Mind PreyTower Manette
1999·
VendettaMayor Joe Shakspeare
1998·
Twitch CityMr. Surdjic
Thomas Edison
1998·
Thunder PointArmstrong
1998·
Dead HusbandsChase Woodward
Caz Hollowitz
Sen. Shelby
1997·
Dead Man's GunDean Marley
1997·
The Third TwinPreston Barck
1997·
The HungerHugo Lawery
1997·
The PracticeJudge M. Harrod
1997·
The Wrong GuyMr. Nagel
George Steinbrenner
1997·
Absolute PowerSandy Lord
1997·
Dead SilenceSheriff Lenny Budd
1997·
HabitatCoach Marlowe
1996·
Turning AprilFather
Jim Miller
Captain Rose
1996·
Escape ClauseOwen Jessop
1996·
Rowing ThroughHarry Parker
1995·
HiroshimaPresident Harry S. Truman, President Harry S Truman
1995·
The Outer LimitsDr. Vasquez
Mr. Higgins
1995·
VanishedBill Palmer
1995·
Kissinger and NixonJames 'Scotty' Reston
1995·
Margaret's MuseumAngus MacNeil
1995·
Dancing In The DarkDr. Bel
1995·
HideawayDetective Breech
1994·
Due SouthCyrus Bolt, Randal K. Bolt
1994·
Getting GottiBennett
Dr. Kenneth Holcross
1994·
BoozecanTim
1994·
Whale MusicKenneth Sexstone
David Burns
Lt. Mickey King
1994·
TimecopUtley
1994·
Legends of the FallSheriff Tynert
Don Eisenberg
1993·
The X-FilesSimon Gates
1993·
DieppeMaj. Gen. Harry Crerar
1993·
Bye Bye LoveDavid
Don Eisenberg
1993·
Bonds of LoveJudge
1993·
AdriftGuy Nast
Narrator
1992·
Cruel DoubtAttorney Wade Smith
Paul Michel
1992·
The Good FightDick Chandler
Michael Schottland
Sam Skinner - Presidential Delegation
1991·
Grand LarcenyVirgil Klovitz
1991·
Perfectly NormalCharlie Glesby
David Atwood
1991·
The Big SliceLieutenant Bernard
1990·
Law & OrderBen O'Dell
1990·
Twin PeaksWindom Earle
Ruggieri
1990·
Murder Times SevenNick Ruggieri
1990·
The WidowmakerAtkinson
1990·
The FreshmanDwight Armstrong
1990·
The Last Best YearJerry
Colin Thatcher
1989·
Physical EvidenceHarry Norton
1989·
The January ManRoger Culver
1989·
Christmas in AmericaHarry Morgan
1989·
Champagne CharlieJohn Whistlow
1989·
Straight LineDr. Hammel
Luther Rosser
1988·
Crocodile Dundee IIBrannigan
Hackett
1988·
Another WomanDonald
1987·
A Stranger WaitsRichard Miller
1987·
Radio DaysRadio Voice (voice)
1987·
And Then You DieEddie Griffin
1987·
LoyaltiesDavid Sutton
Patten
1986·
HeartburnDr. Appel
1986·
Lost!1986·
The ClimbWalter Frauenberger
1986·
Loose EndsElder Seth
Captain Wilder, Crane
1985·
The Twilight Zone1985·
PerfectJoe McKenzie
1985·
The War BoyStephan Berecky
1984·
Falling in LoveDoctor
1984·
CovergirlHarrison
1984·
PiafPolice Inspector / Georges / Physiotherapist
1984·
Reno and the DocReno
1983·
Empire, Inc.1983·
Hot MoneyParker
Narrator
1983·
No More Hibakusha!(voice)
David
1983·
Of Unknown OriginJames Hall
1980·
PhobiaSergeant Wheeler
1980·
Double NegativeDr. Klifter
Thomas E. Dewey
1979·
RielMcWilliams
1977·
For The RecordDipsi Doolan, Premier Lougheed
Charles Surface
1974·
Piaf1971·
Great PerformancesCharles Surface