Kenneth Welsh
Acting
Kenneth Welsh, CM (March 30, 1942- May 5, 2022) was a Canadian film and television actor (sometimes credited as Ken Welsh). He was known to Twin Peaks fans as the multi-faceted villain Windom Earle, and had more recently played the father of Katharine Hepburn (Cate Blanchett) in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator.
In 1984 he was nominated for a Genie Award as Best Actor for his portrayal of Reno Colt in the film "Reno and the Doc", written and directed by Charles Dennis. In 1997 Welsh directed Dennis in the latter's play "SoHo Duo" at the West Bank Theatre in New York City.
Welsh was born in Edmonton, Alberta to a father who worked for the Canadian National Railway. He grew up in Alberta and studied drama at school. He later moved to Montreal and attended the National Theatre School. Following graduation, he auditioned for the Stratford Festival in Ontario and then spent the first seven years of his career on stage.
Welsh has portrayed historical figures including Thomas E. Dewey, Colin Thatcher, Harry S. Truman (twice), Thomas Edison, James "Scotty" Reston, General Harry Crerar and James Baker.
He has made guest appearances on the acclaimed TV series Due South and Slings and Arrows.
In 2003, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
His role as the Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 environmental disaster film The Day After Tomorrow sparked some controversy due to his physical resemblance to Dick Cheney, who at the time was the real Vice President. Director Roland Emmerich later confirmed that he deliberately chose Welsh for that very reason. Emmerich stated that the character of the Vice-President in the film was intended to be a not-so-subtle criticism of the environmental policies of the Presidency of George W. Bush.
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Kenneth Welsh
Garen
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... 2023
Mr. Miller
... 2021
Narrator & Judicator (voice)
... 2020
Boychuck
... 2019
Harry
... 2017
... 2017
Pringle Hewitt
... 2017
Dimitri
... 2016
Dr. Richard Powell
... 2016
... 2015
Ed
... 2014
'Uncle' Paddy MacCarthy
... 2013
President
... 2013
Jonas
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Earl
... 2013
Joe Mason
... 2012
Patrick O'Flynn
... 2010
Max Gordon
... 2009
Morris
... 2009
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Uncle Hendrick
... 2008
Mayor Joncour
... 2007
Dr. Jeff Wagner
... 2007
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William Henderson
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Provost Higgins
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King
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Alan Horst
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Tom Malone
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Dr. Mueller
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Inspector Ramsgate
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professor Wójcik
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Robert Bradford
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Mouse Delaney
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Bishop Murphy
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Dr. Hepburn
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Vice President Becker
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Andy
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Doc Nagobads
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Sir Wilkes
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Sir Wilkes
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John McNaughon
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Newton Baker
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Dr. Watson
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Dr. James Franken
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James Baker
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Dr. Watson
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Father Crighton
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Dr. Watson
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Sam Hathaway
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Harry Truman
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Dr. Watson
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Chief Inspector Brodsky
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Joe Siri
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Peder Lund
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Ira Rosen
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William Kunstler
... 2000
Isaak Levin
... 2000
Mayor Joe Shakspeare
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General Garneaux
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Tower Manette
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Chase Woodward
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Sen. Shelby
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Armstrong
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Caz Hollowitz
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George Steinbrenner
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Sheriff Lenny Budd
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Mr. Nagel
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Coach Marlowe
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Sandy Lord
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Owen Jessop
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Jim Miller
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Harry Parker
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Captain Rose
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James 'Scotty' Reston
... 1995
Angus MacNeil
... 1995
President Harry S Truman
... 1995
Dr. Bel
... 1995
Bill Palmer
... 1995
Mr. Higgins
... 1995
Detective Breech
... 1995
Sheriff Tynert
... 1994
Kenneth Sexstone
... 1994
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Dr. Kenneth Holcross
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Utley
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David Burns
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Bennett
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Lt. Mickey King
... 1994
Maj. Gen. Harry Crerar
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David
... 1993
Don Eisenberg
... 1993
Guy Nast
... 1993
Judge
... 1993
Dick Chandler
... 1992
Paul Michel
... 1992
Sam Skinner - Presidential Delegation
... 1992
Michael Schottland
... 1992
David Atwood
... 1991
Lieutenant Bernard
... 1991
Charlie Glesby
... 1991
Atkinson
... 1990
Jerry
... 1990
Nick Ruggieri
... 1990
Dwight Armstrong
... 1990
Ruggieri
... 1990
Harry Morgan
... 1989
Dr. Hammel
... 1989
Colin Thatcher
... 1989
John Whistlow
... 1989
Harry Norton
... 1989
Roger Culver
... 1989
Donald
... 1988
... 1988
Brannigan
... 1988
Hackett
... 1988
David Sutton
... 1987
Richard Miller
... 1987
Radio Voice (voice)
... 1987
Eddie Griffin
... 1987
Dr. Appel
... 1986
... 1986
Elder Seth
... 1986
Walter Frauenberger
... 1986
Patten
... 1986
Joe McKenzie
... 1985
Stephan Berecky
... 1985
Doctor
... 1984
Police Inspector / Georges / Physiotherapist
... 1984
Harrison
... 1984
Reno
... 1984
James Hall
... 1983
David
... 1983
(voice)
... 1983
Narrator
... 1983
Parker
... 1983
Sergeant Wheeler
... 1980
Thomas E. Dewey
... 1980
Dr. Klifter
... 1980
Charles Surface
... 1975
... 1974
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