South of Bix
Grandpa
M. Emmet Walsh
Biography
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 Carl Reiner's comedy The Jerk (1979), Robert Redford's drama Ordinary People (1980), Ridley Scott's science fiction film Blade Runner (1982), Barry Sonnenfeld's steampunk western Wild Wild West (1999) and Brad Bird's animated film The Iron Giant (1999).
Birthdate:1935-03-22
Death Date2024-03-19
Place Of BirthOgdensburg, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
Gender:Men
Known AsMichael Emmet Walsh
Works
7.1
Brubaker
C.P. Woodward
8.0
The Iron Giant
Earl Stutz (voice)
6.5
Critters
Harv
6.2
Alice's Restaurant
Group W Sergeant
5.6
The Best of Times
Charlie
Roney's Point
Lance McKyle
Madness of Method
Rudolph Thorndyke
Erasable You
Ralph Worth
Silverfox
Charles Blankenship
A True Character
Self
7.0
Charlie Lawrence
Cubby