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M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
88 years (Mar 22, 1935 – Mar 19, 2024)
Ogdensburg, New York, USA
129 Movies
45 TV Shows

M. Emmet Walsh

Known for
Blade Runner
Bryant
Critters
Harv
Missing in Action
Tuck
Red Scorpion
Dewey Ferguson
A revered American character actor from upstate New York, one of the most prolific and respected supporting players in the business until his death in 2024. His hangdog face and unpredictable energy graced hundreds of films, including the seedy private eye in the Coen brothers' 'Blood Simple' (1984), the coroner in Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' (1982) and the voice of the junkyard owner in 'The Iron Giant' (1999). Roger Ebert half-jokingly held that no film with him could be entirely bad. A quintessential American character actor of extraordinary range and reliability.
A revered American character actor from upstate New York, one of the most prolific and respected supporting players in the business until his death in 2024. His hangdog face and unpredictable energy graced hundreds of films, including the seedy private eye in the Coen brothers' 'Blood Simple' (1984), the coroner in Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' (1982) and the voice of the junkyard owner in 'The Iron Giant' (1999). Roger Ebert half-jokingly held that no film with him could be entirely bad. A quintessential American character actor of extraordinary range and reliability.
Known for
Blade Runner
Bryant
Critters
Harv
Missing in Action
Tuck
Red Scorpion
Dewey Ferguson
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TV Shows
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Green and Gold
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Green and Gold
Scotty
★ 6.9
2025
Film
Outlaw Posse
Catfish
★ 4.7
2024
Film
Dotty and Soul
Harold Eichelbaum
★ 4.0
2023
Film
A Little White Lie
Arthur Baldwin
★ 5.7
2023
Film
American Gigolo
Coleman · 1 episode
★ 6.8
2022–
TV
The Immaculate Room
Kate's Father
★ 5.2
2022
Film
The Mimic
The Director
★ 4.3
2021
Film
Knives Out
Mr. Proofroc
★ 7.8
2019
Film
The Righteous Gemstones
Roy Gemstone · 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2019–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is M. Emmet Walsh still alive?
M. Emmet Walsh passed away on March 19, 2024 at age 88.
What are the most famous roles of M. Emmet Walsh?
M. Emmet Walsh is best known for roles in Blade Runner, Knives Out, The Iron Giant.
How many movies has M. Emmet Walsh been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1969), M. Emmet Walsh has appeared in 129 movies and 43 TV shows.
What was M. Emmet Walsh's first movie?
The career of M. Emmet Walsh began with Midnight Cowboy (1969).
What is M. Emmet Walsh's most recent movie or series?
M. Emmet Walsh's most recent release is Green and Gold, which premiered on January 31, 2025.
What TV shows has M. Emmet Walsh appeared in?
On television, M. Emmet Walsh has appeared in The X-Files, Adventure Time, Little House on the Prairie, Tales from the Crypt.
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M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
1935-03-22 · Ogdensburg, New York, USA

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).

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