
Ralph Waite
Acting
Born: June 22, 1928
White Plains, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Known For

March 27, 2005

September 13, 2005

November 25, 1992

May 28, 1993

September 23, 2003

November 01, 1967

October 06, 2000

September 12, 1970

March 08, 1996

September 12, 1959

September 14, 2003

September 30, 1984