I'm not any more moral than my neighbors. - Ralph Waite Quotes
Ralph Waite was an American actor, voice artist, and political activist, best known for his role as John Walton, Sr. on The Waltons, which he occasionally directed. He portrayed the slave ship first mate "Slater" in Roots. In addition, Waite appeared in many guest roles on numerous television series, most recently in a recurring role in NCIS as the father of Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
Ralph Waite was an American actor, voice artist, and political activist, best known for his role as John Walton, Sr. on The Waltons, which he occasionally directed. He portrayed the slave ship first mate "Slater" in Roots. In addition, Waite appeared in many guest roles on numerous television series, most recently in a recurring role in NCIS as the father of Leroy Jethro Gibbs....