Jim Walton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 31, 1955 in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
- Active Years
- 1956–2021 (66 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Jim Walton (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Jim Walton.
Profession: Known for many roles on and off Broadway.
Debut: 1980 musical revue, Perfectly Frank.
Other work: Various musicals by composer Stephen Sondheim.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: July 31, 1955.
Age: 71 years old.
Place of Birth: Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan.
Known Credits: 16.
Known For: Acting.
Jim Walton is an actor known for his many roles on and off Broadway. He made his professional debut in the 1980 musical revue titled Perfectly Frank. His career includes a multitude of roles in various musicals composed by Stephen Sondheim. Born in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan, Walton was born on July 31, 1955. He is 71 years old. According to his credits, he has 16 known acting credits.
Draft: Jim Walton is an actor recognized for performing numerous roles on and off Broadway. He made his debut in the 1980 musical revue Perfectly Frank. His body of work includes a multitude of roles in various musicals by composer Stephen Sondheim. Born in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan, Walton's birthday is July 31, 1955, making him 71 years old. He has 16 known acting credits.
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Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Jim Walton (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Name: Jim Walton.
Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 16.
Debut: 1980 musical revue, Perfectly Frank.
Other notable work: Many roles on and off Broadway; various musicals by composer Stephen Sondheim.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: July 31, 1955.
Place of Birth: Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
Jim Walton is an actor known for his work on and off Broadway. He made his debut in the 1980 musical revue titled Perfectly Frank. His career includes a multitude of roles in various musicals composed by Stephen Sondheim. According to his profile, he has 16 known credits in acting.
Walton was born in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan. His birthday is July 31, 1955.
Critique 1: The word count is way too low (around 60 words). I need to expand using the provided facts without inventing anything. However, the provided text is very sparse. I must be careful not to hallucinate details to meet the word count if they aren't there.
Re-evaluating the source material:
The source material is extremely limited.
Name: Jim Walton
Debut: 1980 musical revue, Perfectly Frank
Known for: Roles on/off Broadway, Stephen Sondheim musicals
Credits: 16
Birth: July 31, 1955, Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan.
Challenge: The prompt asks for 180-260 words. The source material only provides about 40-50 words of actual information. As a "meticulous archivist" who "never invents or guesses," I cannot fulfill the word count requirement if I strictly follow the "Use ONLY facts present above" rule.
Strategy: I will write as much as possible using the provided facts, repeating/rephrasing them in an encyclopedic manner to approach the length, but I cannot invent facts. If I cannot reach 180 words without inventing facts, I must prioritize the "ONLY verifiable facts" rule over the word count, or find a way to describe the facts very formally.
Wait, let me look closer at the source:
"Jim Walton is best known for his many roles on and off Broadway. Jim made his debut in the 1980 musical revue, Perfectly Frank. He is also known for a multitude of roles in various musicals by composer, Stephen Sondheim."
"Known Credits 16"
"Birthday July 31, 1955"
"Place of Birth Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan"
Drafting (Formal/Archival style):
Jim Walton is an actor recognized for his work in various theatrical productions. He is primarily known for performing in numerous roles both on and off Broadway. His professional debut occurred in the 1980 musical revue titled Perfectly Frank. In addition to this debut, Walton is noted for his involvement in a multitude of roles within various musicals composed by Stephen Sondheim.
According to available records, Walton has 16 known acting credits. He was born in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan. His date of birth is
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- Come from Away (2021) as Nick / Others
- Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened... (2016) as Self
- She Loves Me (2016) as Ensemble
- Company (2011) as Larry
- Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010) as Self
- Pittsburgh (2006)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Sam Walker
- Crazy for You (1999) as Bobby Child
- Spark (1998) Executive Producer
- Gotti (1996) as Guard
- Mrs. Munck (1995) as Harley
- Taking the Heat (1993) as Bailiff
- Follies: In Concert (1986) as Young Buddy
- Agency (1980)
- Blackout (1978)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim Walton best known for?
Jim Walton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Come from Away (2021), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001), Gotti (1996), Tony Awards (1956).
When and where was Jim Walton born?
Jim Walton was born on July 31, 1955 in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Jim Walton have?
Jim Walton has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2021.
What is Jim Walton's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Jim Walton (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, ...
Jim Walton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Sam Walker — aged about 45
- Come from Away (2021) as Nick / Others — aged about 65
- Gotti (1996) as Guard — aged about 40
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer — aged about 0
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