Michael Emmet Walsh, aka M. Emmet Walsh, known for his strong supporting roles in many popular movies, passed away at 88. The actor's manager, Sandy Joseph, confirmed that Walsh died in Vermont. We, at Movie Talkies, pray for his soul to rest in peace.
Michael Emmet Walsh has played small but strong supporting roles in over 200 movies in his career, such as Earl Frank in Straight Time (1978), a Madman in the comedy flick The Jerk (1979), Captain Bryant in Harrison Ford's sci-fi epic Blade Runner (1982), Harv in Critters (1986), and Walt Scheel in Christmas with the Kranks (2004).
M. Emmet Walsh's other notable film appearances include Midnight Cowboy (1969), Little Big Man (1970), What's Up, Doc? (1972), Serpico (1973), The Gambler (1974), Bound for Glory (1976), Slap Shot (1977), Airport '77 (1977), Ordinary People (1980), Reds (1981), Silkwood (1983), Fletch (1985), Back to School (1986), Raising Arizona (1987), Romeo + Juliet (1996), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), The Iron Giant (1999), Calvary (2014), and Knives Out (2019). His last film was Outlaw Posse in 2024.