Where to watch Ralph Waite in the UK
Find every Ralph Waite film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
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 Seel…
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- NCIS (2003) as Jackson Gibbs
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Irving Waller
- Bones (2005) as Hank Booth
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Sheriff Montgomery
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as D.A. Paul Robbins
- Bonanza (1959) as Hoby Miles
- The Practice (1997) as Walter Josephson
- The Waltons (1972) as John Walton Sr.
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Gene Morton
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Roots (1977) Cast
- Carnivàle (2003) as Norman Belthus
- Nichols (1971) as Sam Burton
- Cool Hand Luke (1967) as Alibi
- The Bodyguard (1992) as Herb Farmer
- The Grissom Gang (1971) as Mace
- Cane (2007) as Father Mike
- Time Trax (1993) as Lamont Carson
- Cliffhanger (1993) as Frank
- Shannon's Deal (1990) as Harry
- The Mississippi (1983) as Ben Walker
- The West (1996) as Self (voice)
- Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) as Shadow (voice)
- The Third Twin (1997) as Senator Proust
- Lawman (1971) as Jack Dekker
- Five Easy Pieces (1970) as Carl Fidelio Dupea
- The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972) as Jim Mackay
- Chato's Land (1972) as Elias Hooker
- Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective (2009) as Grandpa Ventura
- The President's Man (2000) as President Mathews
- Kid Blue (1973) as Drummer
- The Stone Killer (1973) as Mathews
- Sunshine State (2002) as Furman Temple
- OHMS (1980) as Floyd Wing
- Crash and Burn (1990) as Lathan Hooks
- Silver City (2004) as Casey Lyle
- Last Summer (1969) as Peter's father (uncredited)
- The Gentleman Bandit (1981) as Father Bernard Pagano
- A Walton Wedding (1995) as John Walton
- Sioux City (1994) as Drew McDermott
- A Wedding on Waltons Mountain (1982) as John Walton
- A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain (1982) as John Walton
- Keys (1994) as Dr. C.J. Halligan
- Trouble Man (1972) as Pete Cockrell
- Letters to God (2010) as Mr. Perryfield
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) as Detective Cromie
- Red Alert (1977) as Henry Stone
- Generation Gap (2008) as Chick
- Timequest (2003) as The Traveler
- A Walton Easter (1997) as John Walton
- Good Old Boy (1988) as Narrator (voice)
- Angel City (1980) as Jared Teeter
- A Lovely Way to Die (1968) as Sean Magruder
- Spirit (2001) as Jacob Hardesty
- A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993) as John Walton
- 25 Hill (2011) as Ed
- Sparks: The Price of Passion (1990) as Orville Lemon
- The Desperate Hours (1967) as Lt. Fredericks
- The Sporting Club (1971) as Olson
- Snake Treaty (1989) Cast
- On the Nickel (1980) as C.G.
- Gabe the Cupid Dog (2012) as R.L. Dutton
- Crime of Innocence (1985) as Frank Hayward
- A Good Sport (1984) as Tommy O'Bannon
- Blessings (2003) as Sheriff
- Hot Summer Week (1972) as John
- Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses (2007) as Jacob Brawley
- A Season of Hope (1995) as Sam Hackett
- The Secret Life of John Chapman (1976) as John Chapman
- Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain (1982) as John Walton
- The Borgia Stick (1967) as Man from Toledo
- A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke' (2008) as Self
- Sin and Redemption (1994) as Cal Simms
- Wild by Law (1991) as Aldo Leopold (voice)
- The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons (1980) Cast
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Where can I watch Ralph Waite films in the UK?
Ralph Waite's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Ralph Waite's most popular films?
Most-watched Ralph Waite films currently: Cool Hand Luke (1967), The Bodyguard (1992), The Grissom Gang (1971), Cliffhanger (1993), Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996).
What TV shows has Ralph Waite appeared in?
Selected TV credits: NCIS (2003), Grey's Anatomy (2005), Bones (2005), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), The Mike Douglas Show (1961).
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