Born: June 22, 1928
Died: Feb. 13, 2014
Waite is best remembered for his Emmy-nominated role as John Walton Sr., the patriarch on the classic drama series The Waltons (1972-81), 16 episodes of which he also directed. Later, Waite tried running, unsuccessfully, for Congress in California on three occasions.
Other memorable roles:
Roots (1977, Emmy nomination)
NCIS (2008-13)
Days of Our Lives (2009-13)
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