M. Emmet Walsh, a veteran character actor who appeared in films like “Blade Runner,” “Blood Simple” and “Knives Out” and played Dermot Mulroney’s dad in “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” has died. He was 88. https://t.co/vFZOOO9Pu9 pic.twitter.com/7VEmW7nzX5
— Variety (@Variety) March 20, 2024
M. Emmet Walsh, a character actor who appeared in everything from Blade Runner to Romeo + Juliet to The X-Files, died at age 88. He began his acting career in the late 1960’s and was extremely prolific, with over 200 credits to his name in television, film and voice acting roles.
Emmet came to set with 2 things: a copy of his credits, which was a small-type single spaced double column list of modern classics that filled a whole page, & two-dollar bills which he passed out to the entire crew. “Don’t spend it and you’ll never be broke.” Absolute legend. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/hP8Ml1fBGi
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) March 20, 2024
Rian Johnson
The ultimate character actor? More than a character actor?! A totally unique screen presence whose performances were as fun to watch as his name is to say out loud. RIP to the great M. Emmet Walsh. https://t.co/BdB6Dh015b
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) March 20, 2024
Edgar Wright
M. Emmet Walsh starred in one of our favorite Tales from the Crypt episodes, director Mary Lambert’s “Collection Completed.” Season 1, Episode 6. We’ll be watching tonight in his honor. Rest in Peace, legend. pic.twitter.com/Msipw4mw1G
— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) March 20, 2024
Bloody Disgusting
