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Ralph Waite

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1928-06-22

Day of Death

2014-02-13

Place of Birth

White Plains, New York, USA

Ralph Waite

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.

Filmography (56)

⭐ 6.3 Role: R.L. Dutton

Gabe the Cupid Dog

2012
⭐ 6.1 Role: Ed

25 Hill

2011
⭐ 6.9 Role: Mr. Perryfield

Letters to God

2010
⭐ 3.4 Role: Grandpa Ventura

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective

2009
⭐ 0 Role: Self

A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'

2008
⭐ 7.2 Role: Chick

Generation Gap

2008
⭐ 7.2 Role: Jacob Brawley

Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses

2007
⭐ 6.1 Role: Casey Lyle

Silver City

2004
⭐ 6.5 Role: Sheriff

Blessings

2003
⭐ 5.0 Role: The Traveler

Timequest

2003
⭐ 6.4 Role: Furman Temple

Sunshine State

2002
⭐ 6.4 Role: Jacob Hardesty

Spirit

2001
⭐ 4.7 Role: President Mathews

The President's Man

2000
⭐ 7.3 Role: John Walton

A Walton Easter

1997
⭐ 6.6 Role: Shadow (voice)

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

1996