Curiosidades

Critic Roger Ebert so admired him that he created the "Stanton-Walsh Rule," which states that "no movie featuring either Harry Dean Stanton or M. Emmet Walsh in a supporting role can be altogether bad." Ebert later admitted this rule was broken by Wild Wild West (1999), in which Walsh appeared.

Has been deaf in his left ear since age three.

Was roommates with actor William Devane in college.

Appeared in the pilot episode of The Bob Newhart Show (1972).

The 'M' in his name stands for Michael.

As of 2024, has appeared in four films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Cowboy de medianoche (1969), Esta tierra es mi tierra (1976), Gente corriente (1980) and Rojos (1981). Of those, Cowboy de medianoche (1969) and Gente corriente (1980) are winners in the category.

Keeps a home in rural West Swanton, Vermont.

His grandfather, father, and brother were immigration officials on the Canadian border.

Passed away in Vermont, 3 days before his 89th birthday.

Graduated from the Clarkson University School of Business.

In 2018, Walsh was inducted into the Character Actor Hall of Fame by his Blade Runner co-star Harrison Ford. Later in the same ceremony he received the Chairman's Lifetime Achievement award.

Walsh had a reputation for generosity and wry wit. He habitually distributed two-dollar bills to the set's crew, with some advice: "Don't spend it, and you'll never be broke.".

Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1961.

In Una Navidad de locos (2004), he plays a neighbor of Tim Allen. He played Allen's father-in-law on Un chapuzas en casa (1991).

National Theatre, London, making his UK stage debut in a major revival of "Buried Child" by Sam Shepard. (septiembre de 2004)

Attended Tilton School in Tilton, N.H.

He is of Irish descent.

Over seven decades as a character actor, he has credited roles in more than 220 films and television shows.

Although he played Tim Thomerson's father in Pilot (1990) and Flash, el relámpago humano (1990), he is only eleven years his senior in real life.

Appeared in three films with Dustin Hoffman: Cowboy de medianoche (1969), Pequeño gran hombre (1970) and Libertad condicional (1978).