Ralph Waite

Biography

Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 – February 13, 2014) was an American actor. His most famous role may be John Walton Sr. on the 1970s CBS TV series The Waltons, which he occasionally directed. He is also well known for his portrayal of the slave ship first mate Slater in the mini-series Roots. Later in his career, he appeared as Reverend Norman Balthus for 16 out of 24 episodes over the two seasons of the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005). He portrayed the recurring roles of Father Matt on the daytime serial Days of our Lives, of Jethro Gibbs's (Mark Harmon) father, Jackson Gibbs, on NCIS and of Seeley Booth's (David Boreanaz) grandfather, Hank Booth on Bones.

Filmografi

The Bodyguard1992 · Herb FarmerCliffhanger1993 · FrankCool Hand Luke1967 · AlibiHomeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco1996 · Shadow (voice)Spirit2001 · Jacob HardestyFive Easy Pieces1970 · Carl Fidelio DupeaThe Magnificent Seven Ride!1972 · Jim MackaySnake Treaty1989 · Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective2009 · Grandpa VenturaChato's Land1972 · Elias HookerLawman1971 · Jack DekkerHot Summer Week1972 · JohnThe President's Man2000 · President MathewsThe Desperate Hours1967 · Lt. FredericksA Walton Easter1997 · John WaltonThe Stone Killer1973 · MathewsThe Sporting Club1971 · OlsonCrash and Burn1990 · Lathan HooksKeys1994 · Dr. C.J. HalliganLast Summer1969 · Peter's father (uncredited)Letters to God2010 · Mr. PerryfieldA Lovely Way to Die1968 · Sean MagruderThe Pursuit of Happiness1971 · Detective CromieSilver City2004 · Casey Lyle