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 1 August 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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- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Irving Waller
- NCIS (2003) as Jackson Gibbs
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Sheriff Montgomery
- Bones (2005) as Hank Booth
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as D.A. Paul Robbins
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- 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)
- Carnivàle (2003) as Norman Belthus
- Roots (1977) Cast
- The Bodyguard (1992) as Herb Farmer
- Nichols (1971) as Sam Burton
- Cliffhanger (1993) as Frank
- Cool Hand Luke (1967) as Alibi
- Cane (2007) as Father Mike
- Time Trax (1993) as Lamont Carson
- 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)
- Chato's Land (1972) as Elias Hooker
- Five Easy Pieces (1970) as Carl Fidelio Dupea
- The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972) as Jim Mackay
- The Third Twin (1997) as Senator Proust
- Lawman (1971) as Jack Dekker
- Last Summer (1969) as Peter's father (uncredited)
- Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective (2009) as Grandpa Ventura
- Spirit (2001) as Jacob Hardesty
- The Grissom Gang (1971) as Mace
- The President's Man (2000) as President Mathews
- Sunshine State (2002) as Furman Temple
- Letters to God (2010) as Mr. Perryfield
- A Lovely Way to Die (1968) as Sean Magruder
- Crash and Burn (1990) as Lathan Hooks
- The Stone Killer (1973) as Mathews
- Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses (2007) as Jacob Brawley
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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: Grey's Anatomy (2005), NCIS (2003), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), Bones (2005), Murder, She Wrote (1984).
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