Biography
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.
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Filmography
Acting Credits (77)
Gabe the Cupid Dog
R.L. Dutton
2012
25 Hill
Ed
2011
Letters to God
Mr. Perryfield
2010
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
Grandpa Ventura
2009
A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'
Self
2008
