Overview
Known for
Acting
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Birthday
Jun 22, 1928 (97 years old)
Death date
Feb 13, 2014
Ralph Waite
Known For
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.
Acting
2009
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
2008
A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'
2004
Silver City
2003
Blessings
2003
Carnivàle
1997
The Third Twin
1997
A Walton Easter
1996
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1995
A Walton Wedding
1995
A Season of Hope
1994
Sin & Redemption
1994
Keys
1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
1993
Cliffhanger
1989
Snake Treaty
1985
Crime of Innocence