Ralph Waite, who has died aged 85, worked as a social worker, Presby terian minister, publicist and book editor before turning to acting and landing the part as patriarch of a struggling American family in the wholesome US
Ralph Waite The man who played the patriarch on CBS' long-running series The Waltons has died. Ralph Waite was 85. He also had been recurring since 2008 as Papa Gibbs, the father of Mark Harmon's character, on NCIS.
Acting also became an important part in Waite's life and after experiencing a role in the off-Broadway play "The Balcony" in 1960, he marked his Broadway debut in the production of "Marathon 33" (1963 to 1964). His break in
Acting also became an important part in Waite's life and after experiencing a role in the off-Broadway play "The Balcony" in 1960, he marked his Broadway debut in the production of "Marathon 33" (1963 to 1964). His break in
Ralph Waite will get a tribute on the upcoming season finale of “NCIS” this week. The special actor has been part of the show playing the dad of Agent Jethro Gibbs and was loved by the team. While fans take a minute to remember the man and the