M. Emmet Walsh, Character Actor Who Always Stood Out, Dies at 88

M. Emmet Walsh, Character Actor Who Always Stood Out, Dies at 88

M. Emmet Walsh, a paunchy and prolific character actor who was called “the poet of sleaze” by the critic Roger Ebert for his naturalistic portrayals of repellent lowlifes and miscreants, died on Tuesday in St. Albans, a small city in northern Vermont. He was 88. His death, in a hospital, was announced by his manager, … Read more

M. Emmet Walsh, ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Knives Out’ actor, dead at 88

M. Emmet Walsh, ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Knives Out’ actor, dead at 88

M. Emmet Walsh, the character actor known for his roles in films such as “Blade Runner” and “Knives Out,” has died. He was 88. Walsh’s longtime manager, Sandy Joseph, confirmed to The Post that Walsh died Tuesday of cardiac arrest at Kerbs Memorial Hospital in St. Albans, Vermont. When asked about his career Walsh said, … Read more