M. Emmet Walsh
Acting
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).
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Filmography of
M. Emmet Walsh
Scotty
... 2025
Judge Farful
... 2024
Catfish
... 2024
Harold Eichelbaum
... 2023
Arthur Baldwin
... 2023
Kate's Father
... 2022
The Director
... 2021
Mr. Proofroc
... 2019
Grandpa
... 2019
Larry Kiesling
... 2019
Fr. John
... 2019
Harry's Father
... 2019
Walter Lemke
... 2018
Toto
... 2018
Hank
... 2018
Dean Marison
... 2015
... 2015
The Writer
... 2014
... 2012
Zazek
... 2012
Uncle Bub
... 2012
Chief Van Owen
... 2011
Chuck Ireland
... 2010
Mr. Beudreaux
... 2010
Mr. Saunders
... 2009
Samuel
... 2009
Neil
... 2008
Kroger
... 2008
... 2007
Lew Popper
... 2007
Mickey Hopkins
... 2007
Muggs
... 2005
Woodzie
... 2005
Walt Scheel
... 2004
Wally Westland
... 2003
Sandy Westphall
... 2003
George
... 2002
Coach Cook
... 2001
Stu O'Malley
... 2001
Judge Pike
... 2000
Comissioner Menlo Boyce
... 2000
... 2000
Billy (uncredited)
... 1999
Lloyd Reeves
... 1999
Earl Stutz (voice)
... 1999
Dean
... 1999
Coleman
... 1999
Marshal Jim Phillips
... 1998
Stanley
... 1998
Ralph Worth
... 1998
Freemont
... 1998
Lester Ivar
... 1998
Joe O'Neal
... 1997
Sheriff Foley
... 1997
Dino
... 1997
Sam
... 1997
Apothecary
... 1996
Chief Davis
... 1996
Willard Tyrell Bass (uncredited)
... 1996
Raymond Garrison
... 1996
Martin
... 1996
Earl Ladelle
... 1995
Bill Wilcox
... 1995
... 1995
Dorsett
... 1995
Sergeant Miller Hoskins
... 1995
Sadler
... 1994
Det. Jesse Hall
... 1994
T.R. Polk
... 1994
Captain Ted Corbett (uncredited)
... 1994
Sheriff Bob
... 1993
Fire Chief
... 1993
Calvin Murks
... 1993
... 1992
Garcia / Gesundheim
... 1992
Pete Petosa
... 1992
Mose
... 1992
Bert Gibson
... 1992
John Kane
... 1992
Harry
... 1991
Henry Allen
... 1990
Sergeant Dominick Benti
... 1990
Morris
... 1990
Clyde Wilson
... 1990
Johnny Phatmun
... 1989
Wedge
... 1989
... 1989
Fred Miller
... 1989
Dewey Ferguson
... 1988
Colin Ditweiler
... 1988
Richard Dirks
... 1988
Chief Marvin Dibner
... 1988
Governor
... 1988
Captain Haun
... 1987
George Henderson Sr.
... 1987
Vern Humphrey
... 1987
Machine Shop Ear-Bender
... 1987
Don Nichols
... 1987
Detective Mulligan
... 1987
Coach Turnbull
... 1986
Det. Sam Davies
... 1986
Sarge
... 1986
Harv
... 1986
Walt Coes
... 1986
Charlie
... 1986
Sindaco
... 1986
Dr. Joseph Dolan
... 1985
Tuck
... 1984
Colonel Crouse
... 1984
Mr. Clark
... 1984
Warden MacDonald
... 1984
... 1984
Loren Visser
... 1984
Simon Reynolds
... 1984
Walt Yarborough
... 1983
Joe Kirby
... 1983
Joe Lemke
... 1983
Bryant
... 1982
Fritz
... 1982
Sergeant Sanger
... 1982
Mack
... 1982
Speaker at Liberal Club
... 1981
Arthur
... 1981
Mr. Graebner
... 1981
Harold Patton
... 1980
Swim Coach
... 1980
Master Chief Vinnie Walker
... 1980
C.P. Woodward
... 1980
Sheldon Lewis
... 1980
Moran
... 1980
Legion Commander
... 1979
Madman
... 1979
Wally Cantrell
... 1979
Capt. Gorcey
... 1979
DeFranco
... 1979
Earl Frank
... 1978
Inspector McCartney
... 1978
Whitley
... 1978
Sheriff Sweeney
... 1977
Dr. Williams
... 1977
Dickie Dunn
... 1977
"Father" Logan
... 1976
Bus Driver
... 1976
Husband
... 1976
... 1976
Jack Doyle
... 1975
Doorman
... 1975
Harold
... 1975
Mr. Peterson
... 1975
Las Vegas gambler
... 1974
Gallagher
... 1973
Barber
... 1973
Mr. Wendel
... 1972
Arresting Officer
... 1972
1st Sanitation Man
... 1971
... 1971
Art
... 1971
Shotgun Guard
... 1970
Warden Brodski
... 1970
Crab Man / Tutu Man
... 1970
Group W Sergeant
... 1969
Racing Partner (uncredited)
... 1969
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
... 1969
Lance McKyle
Rudolph Thorndyke
Charles Blankenship