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Ralph Waite

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1928-06-22

Deathday: 2014-02-13 (85 years old)

Biography

Ralph Waite (born June 22, 1928) is 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. More recently, he appeared as Reverend Norman Balthus for 16 out of 24 episodes over the two seasons of the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005). Currently, he has been portraying 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.

Filmography

all 73

Movies 55

TV Shows 18

self 5

Voice 1

Producer 1

R.L. Dutton

Ralph Waite

Biography

Filmography

all 73

Movies 55

TV Shows 18

self 5

Voice 1

Producer 1

Gabe the Cupid Dog (2012)

25 Hill (2011)

Letters to God (2010)

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective (2009)

A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke' (2008)

Generation Gap (2008)

Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses (2007)

Bones (2005)

Grey's Anatomy (2005)

Silver City (2004)

Blessings (2003)

NCIS (2003)

Carnivàle (2003)

Timequest (2003)

Sunshine State (2002)

Spirit (2001)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)

The President's Man (2000)

The Third Twin (1997)

A Walton Easter (1997)

The West (1996)

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)

The Outer Limits (1995)

A Walton Wedding (1995)

A Season of Hope (1995)

Sioux City (1994)

Sin and Redemption (1994)

Keys (1994)

A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993)

Cliffhanger (1993)

Time Trax (1993)

The Bodyguard (1992)

Wild by Law (1991)

Crash and Burn (1990)

Shannon's Deal (1990)

Sparks: The Price of Passion (1990)

Snake Treaty (1989)

Good Old Boy: A Delta Boyhood (1988)

Crime of Innocence (1985)

A Good Sport (1984)

Reading Rainbow (1983)

The Mississippi (1983)

A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain (1982)

Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain (1982)

A Wedding on Waltons Mountain (1982)

The Gentleman Bandit (1981)

Angel City (1980)

On the Nickel (1980)

OHMS (1980)

Red Alert (1977)

Roots (1977)

The Secret Life of John Chapman (1976)

Dinah! (1974)

The Stone Killer (1973)

Kid Blue (1973)

Trouble Man (1972)

The Waltons (1972)

The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972)

Hot Summer Week (1972)

Chato's Land (1972)

Nichols (1971)

The Grissom Gang (1971)

Lawman (1971)

The Sporting Club (1971)

The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)

Five Easy Pieces (1970)

Last Summer (1969)

A Lovely Way to Die (1968)

The Desperate Hours (1967)

Cool Hand Luke (1967)

The Borgia Stick (1967)

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1928-06-22

Deathday
2014-02-13 (85 years old)

Birth Place
White Plains, New York, USA

Religion
Presbyterianism

Citizenships
United States of America