Person
M. Emmet Walsh
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).
Acted
Knives Out
2019 · Mr. Proofroc
Calvary
2014 · The Writer
Man in the Chair
2007 · Mickey Hopkins
Christmas with the Kranks
2004 · Walt Scheel
The Iron Giant
1999 · Earl Stutz (voice)
Wild Wild West
1999 · Coleman
My Best Friend's Wedding
1997 · Joe O'Neal
Romeo + Juliet
1996 · Apothecary
A Time to Kill
1996 · Willard Tyrell Bass (uncredited)
The Glass Shield
1994 · Det. Jesse Hall
Catch Me... If You Can
1989 · Johnny Phatmun
Harry and the Hendersons
1987 · George Henderson Sr.
Critters
1986 · Harv
Fletch
1985 · Dr. Joseph Dolan
Blade Runner
1982 · Bryant
Reds
1981 · Speaker at Liberal Club
The Jerk
1979 · Madman
Airport '77
1977 · Dr. Williams
What's Up, Doc?
1972 · Arresting Officer
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