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).
Movies
Critters
1986
as Harv
Missing in Action
1984
as Tuck
Youth in Revolt
2009
as Mr. Saunders
Christmas with the Kranks
2004
as Walt Scheel
Blade Runner
1982
as Bryant
Wild Wild West
1999
as Coleman
Ordinary People
1980
as Swim Coach
Blood Simple
1985
as Private Detective
Snow Dogs
2002
as George
Albino Alligator
1997
as Dino
Racing Stripes
2005
as Woodzie
My Best Friend's Wedding
1997
as Joe O'Neal
The Deliberate Stranger
1986
as Det. Sam Davies
Fletch
1985
as Dr. Joseph Dolan
Big Stan
2007
as Lew Popper
Harry and the Hendersons
1987
as George Henderson Sr.
Back to School
1986
as Coach Turnbull
Reds
1981
as Speaker at Liberal Club
The Iron Giant
1999
as Earl Stutz (voice)
The Jerk
1979
as Madman
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
1995
as Bill Wilcox
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
2012
as Uncle Bub
Brubaker
1980
as C.P. Woodward
Romeo + Juliet
1996
as Apothecary