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Ralph Waite, who played the patriarch in "The Waltons," (left) passed away in 2014 at age 85. Born In: White Plains, New York, United States, Spouse/Ex-: Linda East (m. 1982), Beverly Waite (m. 1951 - div. | Photo: Getty Images. Ralph Waite smokes a cigar and enjoys a game of pool with his buddies in a scene from the movie "The Secret Life of John Chapman," circa 1976 | Photo: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images. "The Waltons" aired from 1972 until 1981. Ralph Waite, a multifaceted actor who became etched in television history as the craggy-faced, big-hearted patriarch of a rustic Depression-era clan on the popular 1970s dramatic series "The. He had three daughters from his first marriage. . It has a great spiritual connection, whatever your faith background might be. She also shared how they both had drinking problems when the show began, with the two stars having a couple of martinis over lunch before going back on set. To start it, he pumped in $50,000 of his own cash to produce and direct revivals of "The Hairy Ape" and "The Kitchen," in which he also acted. His political campaign suffered because he was also committed to life as an actor. Learned from The Waltons, which Waite starred on for nine years, called him a "good honest actor and good honest man.". He got the company going by personally investing $50,000 to direct, perform, and produce "The Hairy Ape and The Kitchen.". Michael Learned and Ralph Waite attend the signing of Mary McDonough's book at Book Soup on April 16, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Waite previously said she was the first woman he could share a laugh with. He fell in love with the Waltons cast, and it helped him change. It's an astonishing combination. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. It made him a household name. Richard Thomas, Nortons co-star who played John-Boy for eight seasons on The Waltons, also recalled his time with Waite. He was making sure everybody was good." And we just have to muddle through somehow as the song says until that happens. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Nothing eventually happened between them, but she was his friend for life. The special, which also features Tony-winning star Kelli OHara, was filmed last year before the ongoing coronavirus pandemic impacted the country. All content, including text, and images contained on. She reiterated what Waite had mentioned, that the show helped them heal, and they remained friends until his death. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. What's making me smile right now is the memory of working with the wonderful Michael Learned and the great Ralph Waite who played my parents, and what wonderful actors and people they were. Fox News: Why education?Cotler: I think acting was a great job for me as a child, but then I also had a very unusual situation in that I was on the same show for years and years. He twice ran unsuccessfully for a Congressional seat -- in 1990 and 1998. His film work included roles in Cool Hand Luke, Five Easy Pieces, Lawman, Kid Blue, The Grissom Gang, Chato's Land, and The Stone Killer. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Market data provided by Factset. It was what I did. I mean demanding in agoodway, demanding that things be clear and well done. 1966), Kerry Shear Waite (m. 1977 - div. Executive Producer of Ralph Waite Productions from 1983 to 1984. Legal Statement. He made his TV debut with the series Look Up and Live in 1966. He was next seen in the hit movie Cliffhanger in 1993. Ralph Waite was born on June 22, 1928, in White Plains, New York, to Ralph H. Waite and Esther Mitchell Waite. Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 February 13, 2014) was an American actor, best known for his lead role as John Walton Sr. on The Waltons (19721981), which he occasionally directed. Ralph Waite, who was beloved to TV viewers as the ultimate father figure, John Walton, on The Waltons, has died. Sharon died of leukemia, at the tender age of nine, in 1964. The actor began dating Kerry Shear in 1975 after she pitched as a volunteer stage manager-actress at the LAAT. Before becoming a big celebrity, Waite graduated with a BA degree from Bucknell University. Ralph Waite got married to Beverly Hall on December 29, 1951. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. Then I was doubly blessed because I was working with a really nice group of people. 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For example, one time he advocated very strongly about casting because there were certain parts that called for Native Americans. The crisis led Ralph Waite to start drinking heavily. He lost all three times. He died on February 13, 2014 in Palm Desert, California. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. So, hopefully, we'll be spreading that around with the concert. Richard Thomas, who played eldest child John-Boy and was the shows focal point along with the actors who played his parents, Michael Learned and Ralph Waite, was treated better by the studio, Lorimar. The Emmy-winning actor, who famously played John-Boy Walton in the hit 70s series The Waltons,"is hosting Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir, an Americana-themed special that aims to celebrate soulful holiday traditions, songs and stories. Here are the next three interview segments. Fox News: What surprised you the most about Kelli O'Hara while filming this special?Thomas: Nothing surprised me about Kelli because I've known Kelli and her family for many years, and I know what a magnificent artist she is, and also what a wonderful person. 'WALTONS' STAR MICHAEL LEARNED 'PROUD' OF NURSES, CAREGIVERS AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. The two had a strange yet beautiful relationship where there was a lot of love and no sexual gratification. Elizabeth asks the question, "Why do the things you love have to die?" Courtesy of Kami Cotler. The only reason he tried to act was that a friend suggested that he try acting school, which he did because he figured there was nothing to lose. Cotler spoke to Fox News about her relationship with Waite, how she feels about The Waltons today and why shes passionate about her current role. Richard Thomas is hosting "Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir," which was filmed last year. 2. This was enough to encourage him to move West where he began collecting bit parts in prestigious movies, including Cool Hand Luke (1967) and Five Easy Pieces (1970). We still have love. However, we were able to do this concert last December before the pandemic hit, so we were all together in the theater, I mean, 20,000 people at each performance and everyone on stage together. He was such a warm man with such a great sense of humor. He also mesmerized Broadway audiences in The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald (November 5, 1967 - November 11, 1967), The Watering Place (March 12, 1969), An American Daughter (April 13, 1997 - June 29, 1997), and many more. He was ultimately defeated by Bono's widow, Mary Bono.Waite died in Palm Desert, California on February 13, 2014, at age 85. The Earl Hamner Jr. series, however, would welcome Waite along with Michael Learned, and make both, as well as Richard Thomas playing their son John-Boy, household names. And I basically support all three site leaders with whatever comes up. Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. He soon became a minister for United Church of Christ, Fishers Island. Even though Waite was gone, Thomas said they'd been very close, and their bond endured today. Thomas played John Walton Jr. His character is better known as John-Boy. She starred as the wife of Waite's character John Walton Sr. in the series. [13] He is buried in White Plains Rural Cemetery in New York. I love Christmas. In 1972, Waite landed the most significant role in his life, which opened Hollywood for him "The Waltons.". | Photo: Getty Images. Ralph Waite's first major role was on "The Waltons". Ralph Waites next major role was in the blockbuster The Bodyguard (1992). Following that, he gained a Masters degree from the Divinity School at Yale University. Acting on a TV show can be quite dull. According to Mark Harmon, the sky is the limit for the show. Fox News: Do you remember the last time you spoke to him?Cotler: Yes, very clearly. [5] He next appeared in Blues for Mister Charlie, and worked on- and off-Broadway steadily throughout the 1960s.[6]. Then I helped launch a charter school in Los Angeles, which is how I ended up as a school leader. Our producers had a unique opportunity to sit down with Ralph Waite during the shooting of Old Henry, an INSP original Short-Form series, to answer some of the questions that you recently submitted through the INSP Facebook page. The opportunity toseepeople all together and sharing in something? 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We ended up getting a little muffin basket with, like, three muffins in it., MORE: The Waltons Richard Thomas on Early Fame, I Dont Know How Young Stars Today Survive!. www.insp.com/text-messaging-terms-and-conditions/, An Exclusive Interview with Ralph Waite Pt. A Palm Desert resident during his second attempt, the 70-year-old Californian was a Democratic hopeful for a seat left vacant by the late Sonny Bono after his fatal skiing accident in 1998. Ralph Waite, the big-hearted patriarch John Walton in the '70s Depression-era series "The Waltons," passed away five years ago, on Feb. 13, 2014 at age 85 and one co-star who grew up with him. And there were lots of writers writing from personal experiences. Waite also founded the Los Angeles Actors Theatre in 1975 and served as its artistic director.The Waltons (1972), which earned him an Emmy nomination, ended in 1981 and Waite ventured on to other TV character roles during the 80s and 90s but less visibly. Waite would drink at night and on the side. The couple tied the knot on August 27, 1977, and had no children together until their marriage ended in divorce on August 31, 1981. In 1998, Waite ran in the special election for the then-Palm Springs-based 44th district left vacant by the death of incumbent Sonny Bono. Some of the things he accomplished include heading an alcohol and drug recovery program and helping to build low-income housing. Waite earned a master's degree from Yale University's Divinity School and was an ordained Presbyterian minister and religious editor at Harper & Row, New York, before deciding on an acting career. In an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly, surviving actors from the cast of The Waltons share surprising secrets from the set and tell Closer that despite a strong family bond, many members of the cast were taken advantage of and exploited while filming the seminal drama. Fox News: What was it about The Tabernacle Choir that made you want to ring in the holidays with them?Thomas: Well, of course, I've been listening to their magnificent singing my whole life and we had their Christmas album on the family record shelf while I was growing up. After the show ended, I went off to college and got my teaching credentials. But he realized that, as he looked at each of us as we sat in the audience, that he still felt connected. He was honest and earnest in his portrayal of John Sr. Everyone wanted him to be their dad someone who could be tough but also loving., Reflecting back on Waite, Norton understood why viewers wanted to be a part of that family. However, he lost out to Bono's widow, Mary, who won the special election. It would be his defining role. Ralph Waite was born in White Plains, New York on June 22, 1928. Dec 22, 2021 04:35 P.M. Michael Learned and Ralph Waite had undeniable chemistry as love interests in "The Waltons." However, unknown to many, the romantic bond they shared on-screen uniquely translated into their real lives. Waite had already developed his drinking problem by that time, and it got worse after 1964. I always wanted to learn how things worked. The icon admitted she and her onscreen husband were deeply in love in real life. [4], In 1963, Waite made his Broadway debut as the Minister in Marathon '33, written and directed by June Havoc. So for me, it was a job. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Fans of classic television will remember the late, great Ralph Waite as John Walton from The Waltons. But the prolific actor continued working all the way up until a few years ago. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! The star once confessed that he became a heavy drinker and couldn't reconcile with his role as a responsible and caring father to his onscreen children. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. But behind-the-scenes, Michael, 79, and Ralph who passed away at age 85 in 2014 were much more than just an onscreen Mr. and Mrs. "It was a story about an enormous family and a mother . And then I taught for a number of years. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. She spent her time talking about Ralph Waite. [9] Liam Waite, one of Waite's stepsons, is also an actor. Thats a rare situation for a TV show to find itself in. So when they called and invited me to be the reader for the current one and told me that Kelli O'Hara was going to be the singing artist guest, I just jumped at the chance. In his second TV series The Mississippi (1982), which was produced by his company Ralph Waite Productions, he played a criminal lawyer who abandoned his practice (almost) for a leisurely life captaining a riverboat. Wanting more, the star looked for other roles that weren't so patriarchal and found that in several parts. In 1990, he ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat, challenging a four-term Republican incumbent. And I think offering this concert in a fully live form is going to give people a lot of comfort and make them just feel like they're in the room with lots of people, which is what we all need. (YouTube). Unfortunately, that kept him busy for only a short period. In a May 2020 TV Line interview, Waite's other "Waltons" co-star, Michael Learned (Olivia Walton), shared some little-known information about her late on-screen husband. When the show took off, the time he spent with his onscreen family transformed his life. The star had also earned his degree and became a minister in the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church. 0:00 / 1:50 Ralph Waite on Life after The Waltons - Watch Old Henry at moments.org! (Getty). Market data provided by Factset. And, we watch our Christmas shows as a family. He then spent his young adult life trying to find his way. He was the show-off, the dreamer, and the storyteller who always had his head in the clouds. The movie made more than US $400 million against a budget of just US $25 million. For children, it's really complicated. does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. When he passed away, NCIS decided to dedicate the entire Season 11 finale to Ralph Waites memory. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2014. WALTONS CHILD STAR KAMI COTLER REFLECTS ON LATE ACTOR RALPH WAITE 5 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH. He also had some really, really bad jokes. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. All content, including text, and images contained on news.AmoMama.com, or available through news.AmoMama.com is for general information purposes only. Go Inside Dallas Star Linda Grays Condo! And I have to say, opening a charter school is a lot like putting on a show! Actor Ralph Waite Plans to Seek Congress Seat : Candidate: Star of 'The Waltons' will run for the Democratic nomination in 37th District. His Broadway appearance came when he starred in "Blues for Mister Charlie." And, I knew the concert was a wonderful one. He confessed that people saw him as an icon and hero when they recognized him. Additionally, his decision to start acting led to his divorce with Beverly in 1966. | Photo: Getty Images. Those included Roots (1977), for which he received an Emmy nomination, the title role in The Secret Life of John Chapman (1976), OHMS (1980), Angel City (1980) and The Gentleman Bandit (1981). And I think we were very fortunate in having the actors that we had. Picture of Ralph Waite with other cast members on "The Waltons" | Photo: Getty Images. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Norton played his daughter, Mary Ellen Walton. The end of his first marriage didn't mean the star was utterly done with holy matrimony, though. The actress, best known for playing beloved matriarch Olivia Walton in "The Waltons," is starring in a new film titled "Second Acts," which explores how an elderly couple strikes up a love affair. They will say John-Boy dies in the news when Im gone, says Richard. All rights reserved. She's the one who inspired him to become a social worker in New York. Advertisement. | Photo: Getty Images. And I have enormous faith that we'll all be back together again. Appeared on the front cover of TV Guide 5 times. Waite reportedly credited the show for being one of the reasons he quit drinking. Ralph has a lovely response as John Walton. Fox News: How does it feel to know that this special is going to help bring a sense of hope to many who have endured so much loss this year?Thomas: Its been a really rough time for everybody, of course, and nothing can make it all go away and seem better. Ralph joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served there from 1946 to 1948. And then I opened up another middle school in LA where I was a principal for four, fiveyears. WALTONS STAR MICHAEL LEARNED SAYS SHE AND TV HUSBAND RALPH WAITE WERE IN LOVE. And it was easy for me to let him be my dad for all those years. So he did tell that story about how the acting and the pretend moment really informed his own choices in his real life with his actual children. Throughout the seventies, he strove to expand outside his Walton patriarchal casting with other TV mini-movie endeavors. She also inspired him to become a New York City social worker en route to the Yale Divinity School. As the year comes to an end, the 69-year-old has been reflecting on cherished memories, particularly those from his time filming The Waltons, which focuses on a family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. Legal Statement. The news was revealed by Steve Gordon, the Waite family's accountant. But for anybody, I think, it will be a wonderful opportunity to hear beautiful music. We were all sitting around Michaels living room. And Ralph Waite's hiatus showed him how out of touch people can be with the rest of the country. Theres a lot of sitting around and waiting. or redistributed. He also ran for Congress as a Democrat, in California in 1990 for the Riverside County-based 37th district. Are you OK?" Playbill, vol. By 1960, he'd already made his professional acting debut in New York's "The Balcony" production at the Circle in the Square. He also portrayed Reverend Norman Balthus in Carnivle (2003 2005). Among that group is Ralph Waite, who joined "NCIS" in 2008. Ralph Waite as John Walton in the episode "Children's Carol," in the series "The Waltons," on September 20, 1977, in Los Angeles | Photo: CBS/Getty Images, His move earned him acting roles in big films like 1970's "Five Easy Pieces" and 1967's "Cool Hand Luke." We stay in touch and that circle has never been broken. 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