Actor / Actress

M. Emmet Walsh

Born March 22, 1935 Ogdensburg, New York, USA 30 credits available

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).

M. Emmet Walsh is known for work in acting across film and television.

New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Brothers (2024), The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (2015), Calvary (2014), The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012), Pound Puppies (2010), Youth in Revolt (2009), Big Stan (2007), Racing Stripes (2005).

The recorded credits span 1980 to 2024, including 26 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.