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M. Emmet Walsh

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).

Filmography

2019
Knives Out

as Mr. Proofroc

Movie
2009
Youth in Revolt

as Mr. Saunders

Movie
2004
Christmas with the Kranks

as Walt Scheel

Movie
1999
The Iron Giant

as Earl Stutz (voice)

Movie
1997
My Best Friend's Wedding

as Joe O'Neal

Movie
1996
Romeo + Juliet

as Apothecary

Movie
1996
A Time to Kill

as Willard Tyrell Bass (uncredited)

Movie
1995
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home

as Bill Wilcox

Movie
1983
Silkwood

as Walt Yarborough

Movie
1982
Blade Runner

as Bryant

Movie
1981
Reds

as Speaker at Liberal Club

Movie
1971
Escape from the Planet of the Apes

as Aide

Movie
1970
Little Big Man

as Shotgun Guard

Movie
2010
Adventure Time

as Cosmic Owl

TV Show