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Ralph Waite Biography
Birth Name:Ralph Waite
Birth Place:White Plains, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Became president of a coalition that built housing for the poor in Palm Desert, Calif
- After high school, he served in the United States Marines for two years
- Had many occupations before becoming an actor, including social worker, Presbyterian minister and religious editor
- Did not begin his acting career until around the age of 30
- His character on "The Waltons," John Walton, Sr․, ranked as third by "TV Guide" in its list of "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time․"
Awards
- 1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
- 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1980Special Mention-: winner
- 1980Golden Charybdis-: nominated