Ralph Waite
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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
Gabe the Cupid Dog
as R.L. Dutton
25 Hill
as Ed
Letters to God
as Mr. Perryfield
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
as Grandpa Ventura
Generation Gap
as Chick
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
as Jacob Brawley
Silver City
as Casey Lyle
Blessings
as Sheriff
Timequest
as The Traveler
Sunshine State
as Furman Temple
Spirit
as Jacob Hardesty
The President's Man
as President Mathews
A Walton Easter
as John Walton
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
as Shadow (voice)
A Walton Wedding
as John Walton
A Season of Hope
as Sam Hackett
Sioux City
as Drew McDermott
Sin and Redemption
as Cal Simms
Keys
as Dr. C.J. Halligan
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
as John Walton
Cliffhanger
as Frank
The Bodyguard
as Herb Farmer
Crash and Burn
as Lathan Hooks
Sparks: The Price of Passion
as Orville Lemon
Good Old Boy
as Narrator (voice)
Crime of Innocence
as Frank Hayward
A Good Sport
as Tommy O'Bannon
A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
as John Walton
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
as John Walton
Crew Credits
A Good Sport
Executive Producer
On the Nickel
Director