Ralph Waite
Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 – February 13, 2014) was an American actor. His most famous role may be John Walton Sr. on the 1970s CBS TV series The Waltons, which he occasionally directed. He is also well known for his portrayal of the slave ship first mate Slater in the mini-series Roots. Later in his career, he appeared as Reverend Norman Balthus for 16 out of 24 episodes over the two seasons of the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005). He portrayed the recurring roles of Father Matt on the day
Born
Jun 22, 1928
White Plains, New York, USA
Died
Feb 13, 2014
Known For
Acting
Movies
56 acting
4 crew
Popularity
0.9
Known For
The Bodyguard
1992
as Herb Farmer
Cliffhanger
1993
as Frank
Cool Hand Luke
1967
as Alibi
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1996
as Shadow (voice)
The Magnificent Seven Ride!
1972
as Jim Mackay
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
2009
as Grandpa Ventura
Lawman
1971
as Jack Dekker
Five Easy Pieces
1970
as Carl Fidelio Dupea
Chato's Land
1972
as Elias Hooker
Letters to God
2010
as Mr. Perryfield
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