Ray Walston
Biography
Ray Walston was an American actor. Born on November 2, 1914, in Laurel, Mississippi, USA, he was active in the entertainment industry. Walston's known credits include 110 titles. He is known for his acting work. In addition to his film and television appearances, Walston also worked on stage. His acting career spanned multiple decades. Walston passed away on January 1, 2001, at the age of 86.
Career overview
Ray Walston was an American stage, television, and film actor. He is best known for his role in the 1960s situation comedy. Walston's acting career spanned multiple mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
In addition to his work in television, Walston appeared in films, including one released in 1982. He played the role of a high school teacher in this film. This portrayal further demonstrated his ability to adapt to various roles and genres.
Walston also had a notable presence in television drama, where he played the character of Judge Henry Bone. His extensive body of work includes numerous credits, with over 110 known credits to his name.
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Full Filmography
114 titles- Midnight Madness: The Making of "Popcorn" (2017) as Dr. Mnesyne (archive footage)
- The Art of 'The Sting' (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards (2005) as Applegate (segment "Damn Yankees") (archive footage)
- Early Bird Special (2001) as Pappy
- My Favorite Martian (1999) as Armitan
- Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) as Self
- Swing Vote (1999) as Justice Clore Cawley
- Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1999)
- Addams Family Reunion (1998) as Walter Adams
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Minister Breyer
- Tricks (1997) as Big Sam
- The Westing Game (1997) as Sandy McSouthers
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Millard Holmes
- Project: ALF (1996) as Motel Manager
- House Arrest (1996) as Chief Rocco
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Boothby
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Benjamin Clay
- The Stand (1994) as Glen Bateman
- The Stand (1994) as Glen Bateman (credit only)
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Lucius Slicker
- Dave's World (1993) as Judge Stone
- Picket Fences (1992) as Henry Bone
- The Player (1992) as Ray Walston
- Of Mice and Men (1992) as Candy
- Space Case (1992) as Bert
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) as Ned
- Popcorn (1991) as Dr. Mnesyne
- One Special Victory (1991) as Wurtz
- Ralph S. Mouse (1991) as Matt
- Runaway Ralph (1991) as Matt
- Dream On (1990) as Father Augustine
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- Angel of Death (1990) as Prison Librarian
- Ski Patrol (1990) as Pops
- Blood Salvage (1990) as Mr. Stone
- I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989) as Bob Augustine
- A Man of Passion (1989) as Basilio
- Class Cruise (1989) as Cappy Connors
- Fine Gold (1989) as Sacacorchos
- Paradise (1988) as Alexander R. R. Morgan
- Red River (1988) as Groot
- Crash Course (1988) as Principal Paulson
- Blood Relations (1988) as Dr. Charles Macleod
- Saturday the 14th Strikes Back (1988) as Gramps Baxter
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Boothby
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Judge Desmond
- From the Hip (1987) as 1st Judge
- O.C. and Stiggs (1987) as Grandpa 'Gramps' Ogilvie
- L.A. Law (1986) as Gus Nivens
- Fast Times (1986) as Mr. Arnold Hand
- Rad (1986) as Burton Timmer
- The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1986) as Matt
- Ask Max (1986) as Harmon
- Misfits of Science (1985) as Barney
- Otherworld (1985) as Bureaucrat
- Amos (1985) as Johnny Kent
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Q. L. Frubson
- Night Court (1984) as Martin A. Landis
- Johnny Dangerously (1984) as Vendor
- The Jerk, Too (1984) as Diesel
- For Love or Money (1984) as Eppes
- Private School (1983) as Chauncey
- This Girl for Hire (1983) as Abner Litto
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Dr. Arrowsmith
- Silver Spoons (1982)
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) as Mr. Hand
- O'Hara's Wife (1982) as Walter Tatum
- The Kid with the Broken Halo (1982) as Michael
- Code Red (1981)
- Galaxy of Terror (1981) as Kore
- Pale Horse Pale Rider (1981) as Tap Dancer
- Popeye (1980) as Poopdeck Pappy
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Elliott Laurence
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Roderick Zale
- Cliffhangers (1979) as Bob Richards
- Stop Susan Williams (1979)
- Institute for Revenge (1979) as Frank Anders
- The Girl Who Saved the World (1979) as Bob Richards
- The Fall of the House of Usher (1979) as Thaddeus
- The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977) as Senator Sturges
- Silver Streak (1976) as Mr. Edgar Whiney
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Howard Pratt
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Jimmy Hart
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Horton Budge
- The Sting (1973) as J.J. Singleton
- The Paul Lynde Show (1972) as Mr. Tamura
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Love, American Style (1969) as Mr. Wood
- Paint Your Wagon (1969) as "Mad Jack" Duncan
- The Mod Squad (1968) as J.B.
- Ironside (1967) as Walter Butler
- Caprice (1967) as Stuart Clancy
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Prof. Henry Johnson
- Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) as Orville Jeremiah Spooner
- My Favorite Martian (1963) as Uncle Martin
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- Wives and Lovers (1963) as Wylie Driberg
- Who's Minding the Store? (1963) as Mr. Quimby
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Convicts 4 (1962) as Iggy
- The Apartment (1960) as Joe Dobisch
- Tall Story (1960) as Professor Leo Sullivan
- Portrait in Black (1960) as Cobb
- Say One for Me (1959) as Phil Stanley
- South Pacific (1958) as Luther Billis
- Damn Yankees (1958) as Mr. Applegate
- Kiss Them for Me (1957) as Lt. (j.g.) Howard McCann
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Omnibus (1952)
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Suspense (1949) as Herbert the Hook
- Suspense (1949)
- Suspense (1949) as Ticket Seller (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ray Walston best known for?
Ray Walston is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Favorite Martian (1999), Addams Family Reunion (1998), Touch of Evil (1958), Lady Vengeance (2005).
When and where was Ray Walston born?
Ray Walston was born on November 2, 1914 in Laurel, Mississippi, USA. They passed away on January 1, 2001.
How many credits does Ray Walston have?
Ray Walston has accumulated over 114 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2017.
What is Ray Walston's background in cinema and television?
Ray Walston was an American actor. Born on November 2, 1914, in Laurel, Mississippi, USA, he was active in the entertainment industry. Walston's known credits include 110 titles. He is known for his acting work. In addition to his film and television appearances, Walston also worked on stage. His acting career spanned ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Boothby — aged about 72
- The Apartment (1960) as Joe Dobisch — aged about 45
- The Sting (1973) as J.J. Singleton — aged about 58
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Jimmy Hart — aged about 59
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Boothby — aged about 80
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Lucius Slicker — aged about 78
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