John William Galt
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Few names carry this far: John William Galt is an American actor with the kind of reach that turns a role into a reference point. The film 'Forrest Gump' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined. 'JFK' is the other credit that keeps getting cited. If there is a home genre here, it is comedy. Big projects and smaller ones sit side by side on the filmography.
John William Galt
12 Movies
1 Series
Few names carry this far: John William Galt is an American actor with the kind of reach that turns a role into a reference point. The film 'Forrest Gump' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined. 'JFK' is the other credit that keeps getting cited. If there is a home genre here, it is comedy. Big projects and smaller ones sit side by side on the filmography.
Movies
Plays President Johnson (voice)
Forrest Gump
1994
Plays L. B. J. voice
JFK
1991
Plays Fat Republican - Miami Convention
Born on the Fourth of July
1989
Plays Warden
Problem Child
1990
Plays Officer Lloyd
Nadine
1987
Plays Obese Slob
Hexed
1993
Plays NASA Official
Hangar 18
1980
Plays Chief
The Dirt Bike Kid
1985
Plays Mr. Pauling - Businessman
Miracle Dogs Too
2006
Plays Bank President
Rosalie Goes Shopping
1989
Plays Mr. Kirby
Crisis at Central High
1981
Plays Kelly
The Return of Josey Wales
1986
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Strait & Narrow
Full Filmography
Strait & Narrow
Walter
2016
Film
Miracle Dogs Too
Mr. Pauling - Businessman
2006
Film
Forrest Gump
President Johnson (voice)
1994
Film
Hexed
Obese Slob
1993
Film
JFK
L. B. J. voice
1991
Film
Problem Child
Warden
1990
Film
American Playhouse
Grannie · 1 episode
1989
TV
Born on the Fourth of July
Fat Republican - Miami Convention
1989
Film
Rosalie Goes Shopping
Bank President
1989
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John William Galt still alive?
John William Galt passed away on January 29, 2022 at age 81.
What are the most famous roles of John William Galt?
John William Galt is best known for roles in Forrest Gump, JFK, Born on the Fourth of July.
How many movies has John William Galt been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1978), John William Galt has appeared in 12 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was John William Galt's first movie?
The career of John William Galt began with Ruby and Oswald (1978).
What is John William Galt's most recent movie or series?
John William Galt's most recent release is Strait & Narrow, which premiered on March 5, 2016.
What TV shows has John William Galt appeared in?
On television, John William Galt has appeared in American Playhouse.
John William Galt
1940-04-04 · Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Few names carry this far: John William Galt is an American actor with the kind of reach that turns a role into a reference point. The film 'Forrest Gump' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined. 'JFK' is the other credit that keeps getting cited. If there is a home genre here, it is comedy. Big projects and smaller ones sit side by side on the filmography.