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 15 September 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
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Sheriff Montgomery
- Bones (2005) as Hank Booth
- 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
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Carnivàle (2003) as Reverend Norman Balthus
- The Bodyguard (1992) as Herb Farmer
- Cliffhanger (1993) as Frank
- Roots (1977) Cast
- Cool Hand Luke (1967) as Alibi
- Nichols (1971) as Sam Burton
- Cane (2007) as Father Mike
- Time Trax (1993) as Lamont Carson
- Shannon's Deal (1990) as Harry
- The Mississippi (1983) as Ben Walker
- Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) as Shadow (voice)
- Chato's Land (1972) as Elias Hooker
- The Third Twin (1997) as Senator Proust
- The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972) as Jim Mackay
- Lawman (1971) as Jack Dekker
- Last Summer (1969) as Peter's father (uncredited)
- The West (1996) as Self (voice)
- Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective (2009) as Grandpa Ventura
- Five Easy Pieces (1970) as Carl Fidelio Dupea
- The President's Man (2000) as President Mathews
- The Stone Killer (1973) as Mathews
- Letters to God (2010) as Mr. Perryfield
- Crash and Burn (1990) as Lathan Hooks
- Spirit (2001) as Jacob Hardesty
- A Lovely Way to Die (1968) as Sean Magruder
- Silver City (2004) as Casey Lyle
- Kid Blue (1973) as Drummer
- The Sporting Club (1971) as Olson
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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: The Bodyguard (1992), Cliffhanger (1993), Cool Hand Luke (1967), Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996), Chato's Land (1972).
What TV shows has Ralph Waite appeared in?
Selected TV credits: NCIS (2003), Grey's Anatomy (2005), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), Bones (2005), The Mike Douglas Show (1961).
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