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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Gabe the Cupid Dog
Character: R.L. Dutton
MOVIE • 2012
25 Hill
Character: Ed
MOVIE • 2011
Letters to God
Character: Mr. Perryfield
MOVIE • 2010
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
Character: Grandpa Ventura
MOVIE • 2009
A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
Generation Gap
Character: Chick
MOVIE • 2008
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
Character: Jacob Brawley
MOVIE • 2007
Bones
Character: Hank Booth
TV • 2005
Grey's Anatomy
Character: Irving Waller
TV • 2005
Silver City
Character: Casey Lyle
MOVIE • 2004
Blessings
Character: Sheriff
MOVIE • 2003
NCIS
Character: Jackson Gibbs
TV • 2003
Carnivàle
Character: Norman Belthus
TV • 2003
Timequest
Character: The Traveler
MOVIE • 2003
Sunshine State
Character: Furman Temple
MOVIE • 2002
Spirit
Character: Jacob Hardesty
MOVIE • 2001
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Character: Sheriff Montgomery
TV • 2000
The President's Man
Character: President Mathews
MOVIE • 2000
The Third Twin
Character: Senator Proust
TV • 1997
A Walton Easter
Character: John Walton
MOVIE • 1997
Crew
