Ralph Waite: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 – February 13, 2014) was an American actor, best known for his lead role as John Walton Sr. on The Waltons (1972–1981), which he occasionally directed. He later had recurring roles as two other heroic fathers; in NCIS as Jackson Gibbs, the father of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and in Bones, as Seeley Booth's grandfather. Waite had supporting roles in movies such as Cool Hand Luke (1967), Five Easy Pieces (1970), The Grissom Gang (1971), The Bodyguard (1992), and Cliffhanger (1993).
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- Full name: Ralph Waite
- Born: 1928-06-22
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q712450
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Who is Ralph Waite?
Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 – February 13, 2014) was an American actor, best known for his lead role as John Walton Sr.
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Ralph Waite is United States.
When was Ralph Waite born?
Ralph Waite was born on 1928-06-22.
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