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Kenneth Welsh

Acting Born Mar 30, 1942 Died May 5, 2022 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 203 credits
203
Total Credits
1971–2025
55 Years Career Span
67
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kenneth Welsh was a Canadian film and television actor. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on March 30, 1942. Welsh was known for his acting work in various projects, including a role as Windom Earle in the series Twin Peaks. He also appeared in Martin Scorsese's film The Aviator, where he played the father of an actress who was portrayed by Cate Blanchett. Welsh was sometimes credited as Ken Welsh. He directed Charles Dennis in the play "SoHo Duo" at the West Bank Theatre in New York City in 1997. Welsh passed away on May 5, 2022, at the age of 80.

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Career

Career overview

Kenneth Welsh was a Canadian film and television actor, sometimes credited as Ken Welsh. He had a notable career in the entertainment industry, with a range of roles in film and television. One of his most recognizable roles was as the villain Windom Earle in a popular television series.

In addition to his television work, Welsh also appeared in films, including a role in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator. He was nominated for a Genie Award as Best Actor for his portrayal of Reno Colt in the 1984 film "Reno and the Doc", written and directed by Charles Dennis.

Throughout his career, Welsh worked with various directors and actors, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His contributions to the film and television industry are a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.

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Known for

Film

PG: Psycho Goreman

as Narrator & Judicator (voice)
Film

Bloodworth

as Senna Tal (voice)
Film

Bloodworth

as Senna Tal
Film

The Void

as Dr. Richard Powell

The Expanse

as Franklin Degraaf

The Blacklist

as Werner von Hauser
Film

The Art of the Steal

as 'Uncle' Paddy MacCarthy

Haven

as Cole Glendower

Human Target

as Tony Belvilacqua
Film

Cougar Club

as Albert Jacoby
Film

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

as Dr. Jeff Wagner
Film

Rocky Balboa

as Prof. Howard Samuels

Frequent co-stars

April Winchell 50 shared titles
Jim Cummings 26 shared titles
Tress MacNeille 22 shared titles
Jeff Bennett 22 shared titles
Frank Welker 20 shared titles
Rob Paulsen 18 shared titles
Corey Burton 12 shared titles
Bill Farmer 11 shared titles
Tara Strong 11 shared titles
Tony Anselmo 9 shared titles

Career timeline

Afterwards
Campton Manor
Midnight at the Paradise
The Middle Man
PG: Psycho Goreman
And the Birds Rained Down
Lodge 49
Star Trek: DiscoveryStar Trek: DiscoveryUndercover GrandpaAwakening the ZodiacChicanery
The VoidA Nutcracker Christmas
The ExpanseThe Ballad of Immortal Joe
The Best Laid PlansWet Bum
The BlacklistThe Art of the StealCottage CountryThe Story of LukeRewind
The Riverbank
XIII: The Series
HavenHuman TargetSurvival of the Dead
The ListenerThe Last TemplarAdorationGrey Gardens
Kit Kittredge: An American GirlA Very Merry Daughter of the BrideThe Trojan Horse
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferBionic WomanSilkHamlet {Solo}Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
The CovenantOne WayAbove and Beyond
The Exorcism of Emily RoseFour BrothersThe FogTiltKarol: A Man Who Became Pope
Stargate AtlantisThis Is WonderlandReGenesisThe Day After TomorrowThe Aviator
Ice BoundEloise at ChristmastimeEloise at the PlazaThe Pentagon Papers
The Case of the Whitechapel VampireThe Man Who Saved ChristmasMatthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher
SmallvilleThe GuardianWitchbladeThe Day Reagan Was ShotHaven
Soul FoodSherlock HolmesLove and MurderThe Hound of the BaskervillesLove Come Down
Mind PreyVendettaG-Saviour
Twitch CityEerie, Indiana: The Other DimensionThanks of a Grateful NationEdison : The Wizard of LightThunder Point
The PracticeThe HungerDead Man's GunAbsolute PowerThe Wrong Guy
Turning AprilPortraits of a KillerThe Conspiracy of FearRowing ThroughEscape Clause
The Outer LimitsHideawayDancing in the DarkHiroshimaVanished

Full Filmography

203 titles
  • Afterwards (2025) as Garen
  • Campton Manor (2024) as Lawrence
  • Midnight at the Paradise (2022) as Max
  • The Middle Man (2021) as Mr. Miller
  • PG: Psycho Goreman (2020) as Narrator & Judicator (voice)
  • And the Birds Rained Down (2019) as Boychuck
  • Lodge 49 (2018)
  • Star Trek: Discovery (2017) as Senna Tal (voice)
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  • Star Trek: Discovery (2017) as Senna Tal
  • Undercover Grandpa (2017) as Harry
  • Awakening the Zodiac (2017) as Ben
  • Chicanery (2017) as Pringle Hewitt
  • The Void (2016) as Dr. Richard Powell
  • A Nutcracker Christmas (2016) as Dimitri
  • The Expanse (2015) as Franklin Degraaf
  • The Ballad of Immortal Joe (2015)
  • The Best Laid Plans (2014) as Angus McLintock
  • Wet Bum (2014) as Ed
  • The Blacklist (2013) as Werner von Hauser
  • The Art of the Steal (2013) as 'Uncle' Paddy MacCarthy
  • Cottage Country (2013) as Earl
  • The Story of Luke (2013) as Jonas
  • Rewind (2013) as President
  • The Riverbank (2012) as Joe Mason
  • XIII: The Series (2011) as Dr. Westlund
  • Haven (2010) as Cole Glendower
  • Human Target (2010) as Tony Belvilacqua
  • Survival of the Dead (2010) as Patrick O'Flynn
  • The Listener (2009) as Albert Jacoby
  • The Last Templar (2009) as Bill Vance
  • Adoration (2009) as Morris
  • Grey Gardens (2009) as Max Gordon
  • Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) as Uncle Hendrick
  • A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride (2008) as Jack
  • The Trojan Horse (2008) as Randall Spear
  • Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) as Dr. Jeff Wagner
  • Bionic Woman (2007) as Prof. Howard Samuels
  • Silk (2007) as Mayor Joncour
  • Hamlet {Solo} (2007) as Self
  • Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks (2007) as Self
  • The Covenant (2006) as Provost Higgins
  • One Way (2006) as William Henderson
  • Above and Beyond (2006) as Lord Beaverbrook
  • The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) as Dr. Mueller
  • Four Brothers (2005) as Robert Bradford
  • The Fog (2005) as Tom Malone
  • Tilt (2005) as Seymour Annisman
  • Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005) as professor Wójcik
  • Our Fathers (2005) as Bishop Murphy
  • Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005) as Professor Wójcik
  • The Snow Queen (2005) as King
  • Bailey's Billion$ (2005) as Mouse Delaney
  • The Murdoch Mysteries: Under the Dragon's Tail (2005) as Inspector Ramsgate
  • Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Jamus
  • This Is Wonderland (2004)
  • ReGenesis (2004) as Shelby Sloane
  • The Day After Tomorrow (2004) as Vice President Becker
  • The Aviator (2004) as Dr. Hepburn
  • Miracle (2004) as Doc Nagobads
  • H2O (2004) as Randall Spear
  • The Wild Guys (2004) as Andy
  • Ice Bound (2003)
  • Eloise at Christmastime (2003) as Sir Wilkes
  • Eloise at the Plaza (2003) as Sir Wilkes
  • The Pentagon Papers (2003) as John McNaughon
  • The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire (2002) as Dr. Watson
  • The Man Who Saved Christmas (2002) as Newton Baker
  • Matthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher (2002) as Dr. James Franken
  • Smallville (2001) as Drunk Santa
  • The Guardian (2001)
  • Witchblade (2001)
  • The Day Reagan Was Shot (2001) as James Baker
  • Haven (2001) as Harry Truman
  • The Royal Scandal (2001) as Dr. Watson
  • Haven (2001) as Harry Truman
  • The Sign of Four (2001) as Dr. Watson
  • Focus (2001) as Father Crighton
  • Sanctuary (2001) as Sam Hathaway
  • Soul Food (2000) as Dr. Jackson Pruit
  • Sherlock Holmes (2000) as Dr. Watson
  • Love and Murder (2000) as Isaak Levin
  • The Hound of the Baskervilles (2000) as Dr. Watson
  • Love Come Down (2000) as Ira Rosen
  • Deliberate Intent (2000) as Peder Lund
  • Cold Blooded (2000) as Chief Inspector Brodsky
  • Who Killed Atlanta's Children? (2000) as William Kunstler
  • Witchblade (2000) as Joe Siri
  • Mind Prey (1999) as Tower Manette
  • Vendetta (1999) as Mayor Joe Shakspeare
  • G-Saviour (1999) as General Garneaux
  • Twitch City (1998) as Mr. Surdjic
  • Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension (1998)
  • Thanks of a Grateful Nation (1998) as Sen. Shelby
  • Edison : The Wizard of Light (1998) as Thomas Edison
  • Thunder Point (1998) as Armstrong
  • The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998) as Caz Hollowitz
  • Dead Husbands (1998) as Chase Woodward
  • Scandalous Me: The Jacqueline Susann Story (1998)
  • The Practice (1997) as Judge M. Harrod
  • The Hunger (1997) as Hugo Lawery
  • Dead Man's Gun (1997) as Dean Marley
  • Absolute Power (1997) as Sandy Lord
  • The Wrong Guy (1997) as Mr. Nagel
  • The Third Twin (1997) as Preston Barck
  • Habitat (1997) as Coach Marlowe
  • Dead Silence (1997) as Sheriff Lenny Budd
  • Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way (1997) as George Steinbrenner
  • Turning April (1996) as Father
  • Portraits of a Killer (1996) as Jim Miller
  • The Conspiracy of Fear (1996) as Captain Rose
  • Rowing Through (1996) as Harry Parker
  • Escape Clause (1996) as Owen Jessop
  • The Outer Limits (1995) as Dr. Vasquez
  • Hideaway (1995) as Detective Breech
  • Dancing in the Dark (1995) as Dr. Bel
  • Hiroshima (1995) as President Harry S. Truman
  • Vanished (1995) as Bill Palmer
  • Hiroshima (1995) as President Harry S Truman
  • Margaret's Museum (1995) as Angus MacNeil
  • Kissinger and Nixon (1995) as James 'Scotty' Reston
  • Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story (1995) as Mr. Higgins
  • Due South (1994) as Randal K. Bolt
  • Due South (1994) as Cyrus Bolt
  • Legends of the Fall (1994) as Sheriff Tynert
  • Timecop (1994) as Utley
  • Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994) as Lt. Mickey King
  • Whale Music (1994) as Kenneth Sexstone
  • Another Woman (1994) as Dr. Kenneth Holcross
  • And Then There Was One (1994) as David Burns
  • Getting Gotti (1994) as Bennett
  • Boozecan (1994) as Tim
  • The X-Files (1993) as Simon Gates
  • Bye Bye Love (1993) as David
  • Woman on the Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story (1993) as Don Eisenberg
  • Bonds of Love (1993) as Judge
  • Dieppe (1993) as Maj. Gen. Harry Crerar
  • Adrift (1993) as Guy Nast
  • Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story (1993) as Don Eisenberg
  • The Great Dinosaur Hunt (1993) as Narrator
  • Cruel Doubt (1992) as Attorney Wade Smith
  • The Good Fight (1992) as Dick Chandler
  • Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster (1992) as Sam Skinner
  • A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story (1992) as Paul Michel
  • Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story (1992) as Michael Schottland
  • Love, Lies and Murder (1991) as Stanfield
  • Grand Larceny (1991) as Virgil Klovitz
  • Perfectly Normal (1991) as Charlie Glesby
  • Christmas on Division Street (1991) as David Atwood
  • The Big Slice (1991) as Lieutenant Bernard
  • Law & Order (1990) as Ben O'Dell
  • Twin Peaks (1990) as Windom Earle
  • The Freshman (1990) as Dwight Armstrong
  • The Widowmaker (1990) as Atkinson
  • Murder in Black and White (1990) as Ruggieri
  • Murder Times Seven (1990) as Nick Ruggieri
  • The Last Best Year (1990) as Jerry
  • The January Man (1989) as Roger Culver
  • Physical Evidence (1989) as Harry Norton
  • Straight Line (1989) as Dr. Hammel
  • Christmas in America (1989) as Harry Morgan
  • Dick Francis: Blood Sport (1989)
  • Champagne Charlie (1989) as John Whistlow
  • Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher (1989) as Colin Thatcher
  • Crocodile Dundee II (1988) as Brannigan
  • The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988) as Luther Rosser
  • Another Woman (1988) as Donald
  • The House on Carroll Street (1988) as Hackett
  • Liberace: Behind the Music (1988)
  • Radio Days (1987) as Radio Voice (voice)
  • Loyalties (1987) as David Sutton
  • And Then You Die (1987) as Eddie Griffin
  • A Stranger Waits (1987) as Richard Miller
  • Heartburn (1986) as Dr. Appel
  • Murder Sees the Light (1986) as Patten
  • Lost! (1986)
  • The Climb (1986) as Walter Frauenberger
  • Loose Ends (1986) as Elder Seth
  • The Twilight Zone (1985)
  • The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985) as Crane
  • The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985) as Captain Wilder
  • Perfect (1985) as Joe McKenzie
  • The Cuckoo Bird (1985) as Harry
  • The War Boy (1985) as Stephan Berecky
  • Falling in Love (1984) as Doctor
  • Piaf (1984) as Police Inspector / Georges / Physiotherapist
  • Covergirl (1984) as Harrison
  • Reno and the Doc (1984) as Reno
  • Empire, Inc. (1983)
  • Tell Me That You Love Me (1983) as David
  • Of Unknown Origin (1983) as James Hall
  • Hot Money (1983) as Parker
  • No More Hibakusha! (1983) as (voice)
  • Gary Carter Visits Japan (1983) as Narrator
  • F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) as Thomas E. Dewey
  • Phobia (1980) as Sergeant Wheeler
  • Double Negative (1980) as Dr. Klifter
  • Riel (1979) as McWilliams
  • For the Record (1976) as Premier Lougheed
  • For the Record (1976) as Dipsi Doolan
  • For the Record (1976)
  • The School for Scandal (1975) as Charles Surface
  • Piaf (1974)
  • Great Performances (1971) as Charles Surface

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kenneth Welsh best known for?

Kenneth Welsh is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including PG: Psycho Goreman (2020), Bloodworth (2010), Bloodworth (2010), The Void (2016).

When and where was Kenneth Welsh born?

Kenneth Welsh was born on March 30, 1942 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They passed away on May 5, 2022.

How many credits does Kenneth Welsh have?

Kenneth Welsh has accumulated over 203 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.

What is Kenneth Welsh's background in cinema and television?

Kenneth Welsh was a Canadian film and television actor. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on March 30, 1942. Welsh was known for his acting work in various projects, including a role as Windom Earle in the series Twin Peaks. He also appeared in Martin Scorsese's film The Aviator, where he played the father of an...

Kenneth Welsh by the numbers

203credits
152films
51TV series
1971–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Twitch City (1998) as Mr. Surdjic — aged about 56
  • The X-Files (1993) as Simon Gates — aged about 51
  • Twin Peaks (1990) as Windom Earle — aged about 48
  • Piaf (1974) — aged about 32
  • Smallville (2001) as Drunk Santa — aged about 59
  • The Expanse (2015) as Franklin Degraaf — aged about 73

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