Ralph Waite
Acting
Born 1928-06-22 · White Plains, New York, USA
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
Gabe the Cupid Dog
Jan 1, 2012
25 Hill
Jul 9, 2011
Letters to God
Apr 9, 2010
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
Mar 24, 2009
A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'
Dec 16, 2008
Generation Gap
Nov 1, 2008
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
Aug 9, 2007
Silver City
Sep 17, 2004
Blessings
Oct 5, 2003
Timequest
May 9, 2003
Sunshine State
Jun 21, 2002
Spirit
Aug 1, 2001
The President's Man
Apr 2, 2000
A Walton Easter
Mar 30, 1997
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Mar 8, 1996
A Walton Wedding
Feb 12, 1995
A Season of Hope
Jan 8, 1995
Sioux City
Apr 1, 1994
Keys
Jan 1, 1994
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
Nov 21, 1993
Cliffhanger
May 28, 1993
The Bodyguard
Nov 25, 1992
Wild by Law
Dec 1, 1991
Crash and Burn
Jun 4, 1990
Sparks: The Price of Passion
Feb 25, 1990
Good Old Boy
Nov 11, 1988
Crime of Innocence
Oct 27, 1985
A Good Sport
Feb 8, 1984
A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
Nov 22, 1982
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
May 2, 1982