M. Emmet Walsh

Biography

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 The Jerk (1979), Ordinary People (1980), Blade Runner (1982), Wild Wild West (1999), and The Iron Giant (1999). His final films included Knives Out (2019) and Brothers (2024).

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2025
    Green and Gold

    Scotty • Acting

  2. 2024
    Brothers

    Judge Farful • Acting

  3. 2024
    Outlaw Posse

    Catfish • Acting

  4. 2023
    A Little White Lie

    Arthur Baldwin • Acting

  5. 2023
    Dotty and Soul

    Harold Eichelbaum • Acting

  6. 2022
    The Immaculate Room

    Kate's Father • Acting

  7. 2021
    The Mimic

    The Director • Acting

  8. 2019
    Knives Out

    Mr. Proofroc • Acting

M. Emmet Walsh - Aperture