
Known for
Acting
Born
June 22, 1928
Birthplace
White Plains, New York, USA
Died
February 13, 2014 (aged 85)
Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 – February 13, 2014) was an American actor. His most famous role may be John Walton Sr. on the 1970s CBS TV series The Waltons, which he occasionally directed. He is also well known for his portrayal of the slave ship first mate Slater in the mini-series Roots. Later in his career, he appeared as Reverend Norman Balthus for 16 out of 24 episodes over the two seasons of the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005). He portrayed the recurring roles of Father Matt on the daytime serial Days of our Lives, of Jethro Gibbs's (Mark Harmon) father, Jackson Gibbs, on NCIS and of Seeley Booth's (David Boreanaz) grandfather, Hank Booth on Bones.
2012
as R.L. Dutton
2011
as Ed
2010
as Mr. Perryfield
2009
as Grandpa Ventura
2008
2008
as Chick
2007
2007
as Jacob Brawley
2005
2005
2004
as Casey Lyle
2003
as Sheriff
2003
2003
2002
as Furman Temple
2001
as Jacob Hardesty
2000
2000
as The Traveler
2000
as President Mathews
1997
1997
as John Walton
1997
1996
1996
as Shadow (voice)
1995