Ralph Waite, a multifaceted actor who became etched in the American imagination as the father in the popular 1970s television series, “The Waltons,” died Thursday. He was 85.
Waite was a solid, reliable talent. Point a camera at him, and he always delivered.
I remember a few months ago, I was flipping channels and came across some second-rate 70s "blaxploitation" flick in which Waite played the main villain, a homicidal and cowardly pimp. That was a real brain-bender, lemme tell you!
I was really enjoying him recently as Mark Harmon's father on NCIS. I wonder if they'll do something to commemorate him.
Aww the Waltons was the best! I loved to watch it and laugh at the obviously not-Virginia scenery. But it was a great show. I bet my family knew the real family the show was based on, they are from that area and I've been to the town a few times. Pretty cool stuff...RIP Ralph Waite.
I came late to "The Waltons" when it was on the Hallmark channel, and loved him. Like others said, he was great at Mark Harmon's dad on "NCIS"...you could have sworn he really was Mark's dad. I'll miss him on "NCIS."
G'night, John. RIP
ReplyDeleteAwwew, he was good actor. He was in cool hand luke too. Rest in peace, good journey.
ReplyDeleteThis place has turned into the obituaries. RIP Mr. Waite.
ReplyDeleteHe had been playing a role on Days of Our Lives as a priest recently. RIP.
ReplyDeleteNow this one, I do know! I loved the Waltons. Goodnight Ralph; rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteIt's strange how many celebrity deaths there have been recently ...
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Loved him on NCSI as Mark Harmon's dad…RIP
ReplyDeleteWaite was a solid, reliable talent. Point a camera at him, and he always delivered.
ReplyDeleteI remember a few months ago, I was flipping channels and came across some second-rate 70s "blaxploitation" flick in which Waite played the main villain, a homicidal and cowardly pimp. That was a real brain-bender, lemme tell you!
I was really enjoying him recently as Mark Harmon's father on NCIS. I wonder if they'll do something to commemorate him.
I can't imagine him playing the bad guy! That wld have flipped me out for sure lol
DeleteMay you RIP Mr. Waite.
ReplyDeleteI don't know who he was, but RIP anyway.
ReplyDeleteRIP. Also enjoyed him on NCIS.
ReplyDeleteGood night Ralph Waite. Rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't stand the Waltons...too fricking depressing, but loved him.
ReplyDeleteHe played a scary bastard on Roots, too. RIP.
ReplyDeleteHe seemed like a good man. Goodnight, Ralph. Rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace. Great actor. Will be missed.
ReplyDeleteAww the Waltons was the best! I loved to watch it and laugh at the obviously not-Virginia scenery. But it was a great show. I bet my family knew the real family the show was based on, they are from that area and I've been to the town a few times. Pretty cool stuff...RIP Ralph Waite.
ReplyDeleteWaite was great in Cool Hand Luke.
ReplyDeleteI hope this is the third and final one: Shirley Temple, Sid Ceasar and now Ralph.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad week.
I came late to "The Waltons" when it was on the Hallmark channel, and loved him. Like others said, he was great at Mark Harmon's dad on "NCIS"...you could have sworn he really was Mark's dad. I'll miss him on "NCIS."
ReplyDeleteRIP Mr. Waite, always loved your work.
ReplyDeleteDidn't he play Gibbs father on NCIS?
ReplyDeleteRIP Mr. Waite.
I just watched him in "Angel City" on YouTube a few days ago. He broke my heart in it. R.I.P
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