Ralph Waite
Acting
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.
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
as Shadow (voice)
Age 67 (now 85)
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
as Grandpa Ventura
Age 80 (now 85)
A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'
as Self
Age 80 (now 85)
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
as Jacob Brawley
Age 79 (now 85)
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
as Shadow (voice)
Age 67 (now 85)
A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
as John Walton
Age 54 (now 85)
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
as John Walton
Age 53 (now 85)
The Secret Life of John Chapman
as John Chapman
Age 48 (now 85)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Sheriff Montgomery
Age 72 (now 85)
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