J. T. Walsh
J. T. Walsh Born James Thomas Patrick Walsh (1943-09-28)September 28, 1943 San Francisco, California, U.S. Died February 27, 1998(1998-02-27) (aged 54) Lemon Grove, California, U.S. Cause of death Heart Attack Occupation Actor Years active 1982–1998 James Thomas Patrick "J. T." Walsh (September 28, 1943 – February 27, 1998) was an American actor. He appeared in many well known films, including Nixon, Hoffa, A Few Good Men, Backdraft, Miracle on 34th Street, Outbreak, Breakdown, Pleasantville, The Negotiator, and Good Morning, Vietnam. He was known for portraying "quietly sinister white-collar sleazeballs" (as stated by Leonard Maltin) in numerous films, and was described as "everybody's favorite scumbag" by Playboy magazine.