M. Emmet Walsh Dead at 88 years old. (1 Viewer)

[Robert Crawford]

A wonderful character actor that I thought passed away a few years ago. May he R.I.P.

M. Emmet Walsh Dies: Prolific Actor In ‘Blade Runner’, ‘Ordinary People’, Coen Brothers Pics & Hundreds More Was 88

M. Emmet Walsh, the familiar character actor in ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Knives Out’, 'Ordinary People,; early Coen brothers films and ‘Slap Shot,’ died March 19 at 88.

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[Joe Wong]

RIP Mr Walsh.

A memorable presence in many films like Back to School, My Best Friend’s Wedding and Knives Out.

 

[Chuck Mayer]

He popped up everywhere. Reliably excellent presence. RIP. What a career.

Just watched him in Serpico and Slap Shot.

 

[Walter Kittel]

Loved his opening narration in Blood Simple. Terrific character actor who was in so many features. R.I.P.

- Walter.

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

RIP Mr Walsh.

A memorable presence in many films like Back to School, My Best Friend’s Wedding and Knives Out.

For some reason I thought he'd passed away between shooting Knives Out and it coming out in theaters.

The first thing I remember enjoying him in was Slap Shot, where he played the sportswriter. He grew up near the Canadian Border, in Vermont and the North Country of New York, so he knew that hockey world well.

I kind of want to watch Blood Simple now.

 

[TravisR]

I loved seeing him in anything but Walsh was fun in an episode of The X-Files where he filled in for Darren McGavin.

 

[Jeffrey D]

He played in a couple of very short scenes in Raising Arizona. RIP.

 

[dana martin]

Sad news, one of those rare character actors that elevated everything that he was in. Who else could you picture sending Decker out to retire the replicants. The nut job in The Jerk, over 200 plus credits, and i can't think of a bad one in the bunch.

Prayers for his family, and the world has lost a great talent.
Rest in Peace.

 

[dpippel]

This guy was the real deal. Amazing talent. Peace to you, Mr. Walsh.

 

[Matt Hough]

I was very sorry to read this. He was one of those reliable character actors who enhanced any film or program in which he took part. He will be much missed! R.I.P.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

How could one not know this guy? Very sad news.

 

[Sam Favate]

He was terrific. Having a supporting player like him always elevated the production. For some reason I remember him from the original Flash TV show where he played Barry Allen’s father, and of course, the doctor in Fletch who performs the rectal exam of Chevy Chase (“you using the whole fist there, doc?”). Other memorable parts include Blade Runner, Ordinary People, and Serpico. Seeing him over the years was like seeing an old friend. He’ll be missed.

 

[John Dirk]

Dickie Dunn - Slapshot.

R.I.P to another great one.