Biography
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 daytime serial Days of our Lives, of Jethro Gibbs's (Mark Harmon) father, Jackson Gibbs, on NCIS and of Seeley Booth's (David Boreanaz) grandfather, Hank Booth on Bones.
Acted in 70
2010s
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Generation Gap
Chick
- 2007
- 2005
- 2004
Silver City
Casey Lyle
- 2003
Blessings
Sheriff
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
Timequest
The Traveler
1990s
- 1997
The Third Twin
Senator Proust · 2 episodes
A Walton Easter
John Walton
- 1996
- 1995
A Walton Wedding
John Walton
A Season of Hope
Sam Hackett
- 1994
Sin and Redemption
Cal Simms
Keys
Dr. C.J. Halligan
- 1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
John Walton
- 1992
- 1991
Wild by Law
Aldo Leopold (voice)
- 1990
Shannon's Deal
Harry · 1 episode
Sparks: The Price of Passion
Orville Lemon
1980s
- 1985
Crime of Innocence
Frank Hayward
- 1984
A Good Sport
Tommy O'Bannon
- 1983
The Mississippi
Ben Walker · 23 episodes
- 1982
A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
John Walton
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
John Walton
A Wedding on Waltons Mountain
John Walton
- 1981
The Gentleman Bandit
Father Bernard Pagano
- 1980
Angel City
Jared Teeter
On the Nickel
C.G.
OHMS
Floyd Wing
1970s
- 1977
Red Alert
Henry Stone
- 1976
The Secret Life of John Chapman
John Chapman
- 1973
The Stone Killer
Mathews
Kid Blue
Drummer
- 1972
Trouble Man
Pete Cockrell
- 1971
The Sporting Club
Olson
The Pursuit of Happiness
Detective Cromie
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
Last Summer
Peter's father (uncredited)
- 1968
A Lovely Way to Die
Sean Magruder
- 1967
The Desperate Hours
Lt. Fredericks
The Borgia Stick
Man from Toledo
1950s
- 1959
Directed 2
1980s
- 1980
On the Nickel
Director
1970s
- 1972
Produced 2
1980s
- 1984
A Good Sport
Executive Producer
- 1980
On the Nickel
Producer
Wrote 1
1980s
- 1980
On the Nickel
Writer
Appearances6
2000s
- 2008
A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'
Self
1990s
- 1996
The West
Self (voice) · 1 episode
1980s
- 1988
Good Old Boy
Narrator (voice)
- 1983
1970s
- 1974
1960s
- 1961
