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M. Emmet Walsh
Michael Emmet Walsh (March 22, 1935 – March 19, 2024) was an American character actor who has appeared in over 200 films and television series, including supporting roles in dozens of major studio features of the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in Blood Simple (1984), the Coen Brothers' first film for which he won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. He also appeared in Carl Reiner's comedy The Jerk (1979), Robert Redford's drama Ordinary People (1980), Ridley Scott's science fiction film Blade Runner (1982), Barry Sonnenfeld's steampunk western Wild Wild West (1999) and Brad Bird's animated film The Iron Giant (1999).
Known For
Blade Runner
as Bryant
Knives Out
as Mr. Proofroc
The Iron Giant
as Earl Stutz (voice)
Brothers
as Judge Farful
Romeo + Juliet
as Apothecary
A Time to Kill
as Willard Tyrell Bass (uncredited)
Midnight Cowboy
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Big Stan
as Lew Popper
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
as Aide
My Best Friend's Wedding
as Joe O'Neal
