John William Galt (1940–2022)

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John William Galt was born on April 4, 1940 in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for JFK (1991), Problem Child (1990) and Forrest Gump (1994). He died on January 29, 2022. See full bio »

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Known For

JFK
JFK L.B.J.
(1991)
Problem Child
Problem Child Warden
(1990)
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump President Johnson
(1994)
Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior Lo Wang
(1997)
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 2016-2021 Cyanide and Happiness Shorts (TV Series short)
The Cosmic Arbiter / Narrator / Judge / ...
- Half Off 2: Judgment Day (2021) ... The Cosmic Arbiter (voice)
- The Dookie Boys (2018) ... Narrator / Judge (voice)
- Eden (2016) ... God (voice, as John Galt)
 2016-2017 The Cyanide & Happiness Show (TV Series)
Norman Victor Mnews / Orca King / Ninties Narrator
- Now That's What I Call the News (2017) ... Norman Victor Mnews (voice, as John Galt)
- Now That's What I Call a Story (2017) ... Orca King (voice)
- Too Many Superheroes (2016) ... Ninties Narrator (voice, as John Galt)
 2016 Strait & Narrow
Walter
 2010 The Waiter
Radio Newscaster
 2008 Davy Crockett Battles Kung Fu Vampires (Short)
Narrator (voice)
 2008 Sundown (Short)
Maynard 'Dub' Keller
 2006 Prey (Video Game)
Grandfather Enisi / Dalton / Abducted #1 (voice)
 2006 Miracle Dogs Too (Video)
Mr. Pauling - Businessman
 2005 Shadow Warrior: Wanton Destruction (Video Game)
Lo Wang
 2004 The Fanglys (Video)
Ned
 2000 Deus Ex (Video Game)
Joseph Manderley / Jock / Tracer Tong / ... (voice, as John Gault)
 2000 Daikatana (Video Game)
Kage Mishima / Toshiro / Ebihara (voice)
 1999 Nocturne (Video Game)
Hiram Mottra / Scat Dazzle / Ken Rigzin / ... (voice, as John Galt)
 1998 Shadow Warrior: Twin Dragon (Video Game)
Lo Wang
 1998 Headless at the Fair (Short)
Orson Welles (voice)
 1997 Shadow Warrior (Video Game)
Lo Wang (voice)
 1997 Balls of Steel (Video Game) (voice, as John Galt)
 1997 Holiday in Your Heart (TV Movie)
Santa
 1995-1997 Wishbone (TV Series)
Buddha / Blast Coach
- Barking at Buddha (1997) ... Buddha
- Bone of Arc (1995) ... Blast Coach
 1994-1996 Jay Jay the Jet Plane (TV Series)
Narrator
- Snuffy and the Snowman (1996) ... Narrator (voice)
- Herky Uses His Head (1996) ... Narrator (voice)
- Tracy's Handy Hideout (1996) ... Narrator (voice)
- Jay Jay and the Sparkleberry Tree (1996) ... Narrator (voice)
- Tracy's Magic Moment (1995) ... Narrator (voice)
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 1996 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series)
Vern
- Behind the Badge (1996) ... Vern (as John Galt)
 1994 Forrest Gump
President Johnson (voice)
 1993 Hexed
Obese Slob
 1992 Touch and Die (TV Movie)
Customs Officer
 1992 Fugitive Among Us (TV Movie)
Jimmy
 1991 JFK
L.B.J. (voice)
 1990 Look Who's Toxic
Narrator (voice)
 1990 Problem Child
Warden
 1989 Born on the Fourth of July
Fat Republican (as John Galt)
 1989 Rosalie Goes Shopping
Bank President
 1988 Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss (TV Movie)
Grannie
 1987 Nadine
Officer Lloyd (as John Galt)
 1986 Heart of the City (TV Series)
2nd Todd
- Cold Steal and Neon (1986) ... 2nd Todd
 1986 Dallas: The Early Years (TV Movie)
Guest (uncredited)
 1985 The Dirt Bike Kid
Chief
 1984 Not for Publication
Teddy, The Robber
 1984 With Intent to Kill (TV Movie)
Walt Duminal
 1984 UFO Kidnapped
Merkaran Guard
 1981 Crisis at Central High (TV Movie)
Mr. Kirby (as John Galt)
 1980 The Return of Josey Wales
Kelly (as John Galt)
 1980 Hangar 18
NASA Official
 1979 The Bermuda Triangle (Documentary)
Peterson
 1978 Ruby and Oswald (TV Movie)
William Whaley (as John Galt)
 1977 The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald (TV Movie)
 1974 Paper Moon (TV Series)
- Harvest (1974)
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

John Galt | John Gault

Height:

5' 7½" (1.71 m)

Children:

Geoff Galt
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Trivia:

Holds black belts in Taekwondo and Kung Fu. See more »

Nickname:

The Godfather of Voices

Star Sign:

Aries
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