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Ralph Waite
Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 – February 13, 2014) was an American actor. His most famous role may be John Walton Sr. on the 1970s CBS TV series The Waltons, which he occasionally directed. He is also well known for his portrayal of the slave ship first mate Slater in the mini-series Roots. Later in his career, he appeared as Reverend Norman Balthus for 16 out of 24 episodes over the two seasons of the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005). He portrayed the recurring roles of Father Matt on the daytime serial Days of our Lives, of Jethro Gibbs's (Mark Harmon) father, Jackson Gibbs, on NCIS and of Seeley Booth's (David Boreanaz) grandfather, Hank Booth on Bones.
As actor
Gabe the Cupid Dog
25 Hill
Letters to God
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
Generation Gap
A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'
Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses
Silver City
Timequest
Blessings
Sunshine State
Spirit
The President's Man
A Walton Easter
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
A Season of Hope
A Walton Wedding
Sin and Redemption
Sioux City
Keys
Cliffhanger
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
The Bodyguard
Wild by Law
Crash and Burn
Sparks: The Price of Passion
Snake Treaty
Good Old Boy
Crime of Innocence
A Good Sport
