M. Emmet Walsh
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
91 years
Origin
USA
Active
1951 — Present
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...
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Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Bonanza
Starring as Mattheson
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
Adventure Time
as Cosmic Owl (voice)
The X-Files
as Arthur Dales
The Civil War
as Various (voice)
Tales from the Crypt
as Jonas
Little House on the Prairie
as Callahan
The Iron Giant
as Earl Stutz (voice)
Blade Runner
as Bryant
Knives Out
as Mr. Proofroc
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
as Jeb (voice)
All in the Family
as Billy Hartfield
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
216 Credits found
Green and Gold
Scotty
2025
Brothers
Judge Farful
2024
Outlaw Posse
Catfish
2024
Dotty and Soul
Harold Eichelbaum
2023
A Little White Lie
Arthur Baldwin
2023
American Gigolo
Coleman
2022
The Immaculate Room
Kate's Father
2022
The Mimic
The Director
2021
Knives Out
Mr. Proofroc
2019
The Righteous Gemstones
Roy Gemstone
2019
South of Bix
Grandpa
2019
Raising Buchanan
Larry Kiesling
2019
Faith, Hope & Love
Fr. John
2019
Sorry, Not Sorry
Harry's Father
2019
Change in the Air
Walter Lemke
2018
Toto
Toto
2018
Shifting Gears
Hank
2018
Boiling Pot
Dean Marison
2015
Sneaky Pete
Tex Hopkins
2015
The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power
Gorak
2015
Empire
Harold Blakeley
2015
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Detective
2014
Calvary
The Writer
2014
Love Sick Love
Ed
2012
Arthur Newman
Zazek
2012
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Uncle Bub
2012
Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency
Chief Van Owen
2011
Pound Puppies
Olaf (voice)
2010
Chasing 3000
Chuck Ireland
2010
The Assignment
Mr. Beudreaux
2010
Adventure Time
Cosmic Owl (voice)
2010
Youth in Revolt
Mr. Saunders
2009
Don McKay
Samuel
2009
Haunted Echoes
Neil
2008
Your Name Here
Kroger
2008
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
2007
Big Stan
Lew Popper
2007
Damages
Lyle Hewes
2007
Army Wives
Bernie Wallacheck
2007
Man in the Chair
Mickey Hopkins
2007
'Til Death
Uncle Rudolph
2006
Greener Mountains
Muggs
2005
Racing Stripes
Woodzie
2005
Christmas with the Kranks
Walt Scheel
2004
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
Wally Westland
2003
Baggage
Sandy Westphall
2003
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Jeb (voice)
2002
Snow Dogs
George
2002
The Guardian
Ezra Pence
2001
Night Visions
Gus (segment "Reunion")
2001
Eyeball Eddie
Coach Cook
2001
Christmas in the Clouds
Stu O'Malley
2001
Poor White Trash
Judge Pike
2000
Jack of Hearts
Comissioner Menlo Boyce
2000
Ed
Mayor Wally Kendricks
2000
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
Self
2000
Random Hearts
Billy (uncredited)
1999
The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
Mack (voice)
1999
Monster!
Lloyd Reeves
1999
The Iron Giant
Earl Stutz (voice)
1999