Ralph Waite
Ralph Waite was an actor best known for playing John Walton, the patriarch of the long-running TV show The Waltons.
TV Actor
June 22, 1928
February 13, 2014
85
Ralph Waite was a renowned American actor, most recognized for his portrayal of John Walton Sr., the head of the Walton family, in the well-loved television series “The Waltons.” He also had significant roles in other TV shows such as “NCIS” and “Carnivà le,” as well as appearing in films like “Cool Hand Luke” and “Five Easy Pieces.” Born on June 22, 1928, in White Plains, New York, Waite was not only an actor but also a political activist who ran for Congress in California. In 2011, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild. Waite passed away on February 13, 2014, at 85 years old.
