M. Emmet Walsh, best known for his work as private detective Loren Visser in Blood Simple, has died. He was 88 years old. A ...

M. Emmet Walsh, a prolific supporting actor who excelled in seedy and menacing roles, among them a comically deranged sniper in “The Jerk,” a double-crossing private eye in “Blood Simple ...

The actor was born Michael Emmet Walsh, but became known as M Emmet Walsh to avoid a clash with another actor. "There was already a Michael Walsh in Hollywood when I landed there," he said.

Starring Craig T. Nelson and featuring Charlie Berens, Brandon Sklenar and M. Emmet Walsh, the film comes out Jan. 31. Read ...

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