Also Known As: Michael Emmet Walsh, امت والش
M. Emmet Walsh
📍Born in 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).
Known For
South of Bix
as Grandpa
Brubaker
as C.P. Woodward
The Iron Giant
as Earl Stutz (voice)
Critters
as Harv
Alice's Restaurant
as Group W Sergeant
The Best of Times
as Charlie
The Mighty Quinn
as Fred Miller
Blood Simple
as Private Detective
The Jerk
as Madman
Slap Shot
as Dickie Dunn
Chairman of the Board
as Freemont
Straight Time
as Earl Frank
📌 Quick Info
Born
March 22, 1935
Place of Birth
Ogdensburg, New York, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
2.4
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
223
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
168
Movies
55
TV Shows