M. Emmet Walsh |
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Wonderfully talented, heavyset character actor (from New York, but regularly playing Southerners) M. Emmet Walsh has made a solid career of playing corrupt cops, deadly crooks, and zany comedic roles since the early 1970s. Michael Emmet Walsh was born in Ogdensburg, to Agnes Katharine (Sullivan) and Harry Maurice Walsh, a customs agent. He is of ...
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Actor (227 credits)
Actor (227 credits)
2019
Sneaky Pete
(TV Series)
Tex Hopkins
Tex Hopkins
- The Mask Drop
(2019)
... Tex Hopkins
- The Sunshine Switcheroo
(2019)
... Tex Hopkins
- The Little Sister
(2019)
... Tex Hopkins
- The California Split
(2019)
... Tex Hopkins
- The Invisible Man
(2019)
... Tex Hopkins
2012-2015
Adventure Time
(TV Series)
Cosmic Owl
Cosmic Owl
- Hoots
(2015)
... Cosmic Owl (voice)
- Wake Up
(2014)
... Cosmic Owl (voice)
- Frost & Fire
(2013)
... Cosmic Owl (voice)
- Jake the Dog
(2012)
... Cosmic Owl (voice)
2010-2013
Pound Puppies
(TV Series)
Olaf
Olaf
- Lucky Has to Move
(2013)
... Olaf (voice)
- Lord of the Fleas
(2013)
... Olaf (voice)
- Little Monster
(2013)
... Olaf (voice)
- Doubles Trouble
(2013)
... Olaf (voice)
- No More S'mores
(2013)
... Olaf (voice)
2012
Damages
(TV Series)
Lyle Hewes
Lyle Hewes
- But You Don't Do That Anymore
(2012)
... Lyle Hewes
- I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
(2012)
... Lyle Hewes
- There's Something Wrong with Me
(2012)
... Lyle Hewes
2001
The Mind of the Married Man
(TV Series)
Randall Evans
Randall Evans
- Lay Down Dancing
(2001)
... Randall Evans
- Just Thinking of You
(2001)
- The God of Marriage
(2001)
... Randall Evans
- The Secret of the Universe
(2001)
... Randall Evans
- Pilot
(2001)
... Randall Evans
2001
Night Visions
(TV Series)
Gus (segment "Reunion")
Gus (segment "Reunion")
- Reunion/Neighborhood Watch
(2001)
... Gus (segment "Reunion")
1999-2001
Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
(TV Series)
Mack
Mack
- Rumble in the Jungle
(2001)
... Mack (voice)
- Double Time: Part 1
(2001)
... Mack (voice)
- The Lower Depths
(2001)
... Mack (voice)
- Nephew of Neugog
(2001)
... Mack (voice)
- Sickout
(2001)
... Mack (voice)
2000
Ed
(TV Series)
Mayor Wally Kendricks
Mayor Wally Kendricks
- Home Is Where the Ducks Are
(2000)
... Mayor Wally Kendricks
2000
Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family
(TV Series)
Aubrey Lang
Aubrey Lang
- The Book of Danny
(2000)
... Aubrey Lang
1994
Home Improvement
(TV Series)
Col. Fred Patterson
Col. Fred Patterson
- 'Twas the Night Before Chaos
(1994)
... Col. Fred Patterson
- The Colonel
(1994)
... Col. Fred Patterson
1994
Cops and Robbersons
(uncredited)
1990
The Flash
(TV Series)
Henry Allen
Henry Allen
- Sins of the Father
(1990)
... Henry Allen
- Pilot
(1990)
... Henry Allen
1990
The Civil War
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Various
Various
- War Is All Hell (1865)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
- The Better Angels of Our Nature (1865)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
- Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
- Most Hallowed Ground (1864)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
- The Universe of Battle (1863)
(1990)
... Various (voice)
1989
Unsub
(TV Series)
Ned Platt
Ned Platt
- Burn Out
(1989)
... Ned Platt
- And the Dead Shall Rise to Condem Thee: Part 2
(1989)
... Ned Platt
- And the Dead Shall Rise to Condem Thee: Part 1
(1989)
... Ned Platt
- And They Swam Right Over the Dam
(1989)
... Ned Platt
- Daddy Dearest
(1989)
... Ned Platt
1989
Brotherhood of the Rose
(TV Mini-Series)
Hardy
Hardy
- Part II
(1989)
... Hardy
- Part I
(1989)
... Hardy
1986
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
General Presser
General Presser
- Hero in the Family
(1986)
... General Presser
1985
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Peter (segment "Dealer's Choice")
Peter (segment "Dealer's Choice")
- Act Break/The Burning Man/Dealer's Choice
(1985)
... Peter (segment "Dealer's Choice")
1985
ABC Weekend Specials
(TV Series)
Rocco
Rocco
- The Adventures of Con Sawyer and Hucklemary Finn
(1985)
... Rocco
1984
You Are the Jury
(TV Series)
Samuel Lynn
Samuel Lynn
- The Case of the People of Florida vs. Joseph Landrum
(1984)
... Samuel Lynn
1983
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
Joe Lempke
Joe Lempke
- The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
(1983)
... Joe Lempke
1981
East of Eden
(TV Mini-Series)
Sheriff Horace Quinn
Sheriff Horace Quinn
- Part Three
(1981)
... Sheriff Horace Quinn (as E. Emmet Walsh)
- Part Two
(1981)
... Sheriff Horace Quinn (as E. Emmet Walsh)
- Part One
(1981)
... Sheriff Horace Quinn (as E. Emmet Walsh, credit only)
1979
The French Atlantic Affair
(TV Mini-Series)
Harry
Harry
- Episode #1.3
(1979)
... Harry
- Episode #1.2
(1979)
... Harry
- Episode #1.1
(1979)
... Harry
1976-1978
Starsky and Hutch
(TV Series)
Freddie / Lloyd Herman Eckworth
Freddie / Lloyd Herman Eckworth
- The Action
(1978)
... Freddie
- Vendetta
(1976)
... Lloyd Herman Eckworth
1977
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
(TV Series)
Sergeant Malloy / Officer Malloy
Sergeant Malloy / Officer Malloy
- Episode #2.110
(1977)
... Sergeant Malloy (credit only)
- Episode #2.107
(1977)
... Officer Malloy (uncredited)
1975-1976
Baretta
(TV Series)
McDade / Potter
McDade / Potter
- Dead Man Out
(1976)
... McDade
- The Secret of Terry Lake
(1975)
... Potter
1972
The Sandy Duncan Show
(TV Series)
Alex Lembeck
Alex Lembeck
- Dream a Little Recurring Dream of Me
(1972)
... Alex Lembeck
- From Rags to Riches to Rags
(1972)
... Alex Lembeck
- Write On
(1972)
... Alex Lembeck
- Doctor New
(1972)
... Alex Lembeck
- Hold Your Hoarse
(1972)
... Alex Lembeck
1971-1972
Nichols
(TV Series)
Gabe McCutcheon
Gabe McCutcheon
- Man's Best Enemy
(1972)
... Gabe McCutcheon
- Wings of an Angel
(1972)
... Gabe McCutcheon
- Ketcham Power
(1971)
... Gabe McCutcheon
- Peanuts and Crackerjacks
(1971)
... Gabe McCutcheon (as Emmet Walsh)
- Gulley vs. Hansen
(1971)
... Gabe McCutcheon (as Emmet Walsh)
1971
The Jimmy Stewart Show
(TV Series)
Lionel Atkins
Lionel Atkins
- Another Day, Another Scholar
(1971)
... Lionel Atkins (as T. Emmet Walsh)
1971
All in the Family
(TV Series)
Billy Hartfield
Billy Hartfield
- The Saga of Cousin Oscar
(1971)
... Billy Hartfield
1971
Julia
(TV Series)
Gus Anderson
Gus Anderson
- Courting Time
(1971)
... Gus Anderson
- Cousin of the Bride
(1971)
... Gus Anderson
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Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (11 credits)
Self (11 credits)
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In his London stage debut, portrayed "Dodge" in "Buried Child" at the National Theatre Lyttelton, London, England, UK. Written by Sam Shepard, directed by Matthew Warchus. See more »Alternate Names:
E. Emmet Walsh | Emmet Walsh | M. Emmett Walsh | T. Emmet WalshHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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I approach each job thinking I may die of a heart attack, so it had better be the best work possible. See more »Trivia:
In Christmas with the Kranks (2004), he plays a neighbor of Tim Allen. He played Allen's father-in-law on Home Improvement (1991). See more »Trademark:
Often cast as seemingly bellicose but harmless loudmouths, cast chillingly against type in Blood Simple (1984). See more »Star Sign:
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