Ralph Waite
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 22, 1928
- Died
- February 13, 2014
- Birthplace
- White Plains, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Gabe the Cupid Dog 2012
as R.L. Dutton
25 Hill 2011
as Ed
Letters to God 2010
as Mr. Perryfield
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective 2009
as Grandpa Ventura
A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke' 2008
as Self
Generation Gap 2008
as Chick
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses 2007
as Jacob Brawley
Silver City 2004
as Casey Lyle
Blessings 2003
as Sheriff
Sunshine State 2002
as Furman Temple
Spirit 2001
as Jacob Hardesty
Timequest 2000
as The Traveler
The President's Man 2000
as President Mathews
A Walton Easter 1997
as John Walton
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco 1996
as Shadow (voice)
A Walton Wedding 1995
as John Walton
A Season of Hope 1995
as Sam Hackett
Sioux City 1994
as Drew McDermott
Sin and Redemption 1994
as Cal Simms
Keys 1994
as Dr. C.J. Halligan
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion 1993
as John Walton
Cliffhanger 1993
as Frank
The Bodyguard 1992
as Herb Farmer
Wild by Law 1991
as Aldo Leopold (voice)
Crash and Burn 1990
as Lathan Hooks
Sparks: The Price of Passion 1990
as Orville Lemon
- Snake Treaty
Snake Treaty 1989
Actor
Good Old Boy 1988
as Narrator (voice)
Crime of Innocence 1985
as Frank Hayward
A Good Sport 1984
as Tommy O'Bannon, Executive Producer
A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain 1982
as John Walton
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain 1982
as John Walton
A Wedding on Waltons Mountain 1982
as John Walton
The Gentleman Bandit 1981
as Father Bernard Pagano
Angel City 1980
as Jared Teeter
The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons 1980
Actor
On the Nickel 1980
as C.G., Director, Writer, Producer
OHMS 1980
as Floyd Wing
Red Alert 1977
as Henry Stone
The Secret Life of John Chapman 1976
as John Chapman
The Stone Killer 1973
as Mathews
Kid Blue 1973
as Drummer
Trouble Man 1972
as Pete Cockrell
The Magnificent Seven Ride! 1972
as Jim Mackay
Hot Summer Week 1972
as John
Chato's Land 1972
as Elias Hooker
The Grissom Gang 1971
as Mace
Lawman 1971
as Jack Dekker
The Sporting Club 1971
as Olson
The Pursuit of Happiness 1971
as Detective Cromie
Five Easy Pieces 1970
as Carl Fidelio Dupea
Last Summer 1969
as Peter's father (uncredited)
A Lovely Way to Die 1968
as Sean Magruder
The Desperate Hours 1967
as Lt. Fredericks
Cool Hand Luke 1967
as Alibi
The Borgia Stick 1967
as Man from Toledo
Credits from TMDB.