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Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

Director & actor · born 22 June 1928 · 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.

Where to start: Cool Hand Luke (1967).

As director 1

As actor 55

TV shows 14

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Ralph Waite movie?

By viewer score, Cool Hand Luke (1967) at 7.7/10.

What are Ralph Waite’s most popular movies?

The Bodyguard, Cliffhanger, Cool Hand Luke.

How many movies has Ralph Waite made?

56 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 55 as actor.

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