Ralph Waite was born on June 22, 1928 in White Plains, New York.

Waite is best known for his role on THE WALTONS, playing John Walton Sr.

Ralph Waite's character on THE WALTONS (1972), was ranked #3 by TV Guide in its list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time."

On April 7, 1998 Ralph Waite unsuccessfully ran for Congress in California to fill the unexpired term of the late Sonny Bono, defeated by Mary Bono, (Sonny's widow), April 7, 1998.

Ralph Waite's other notable credits include...

SILVER CITY (2004)

SUNSHINE STATE (2002)

CLIFFHANGER (1993)

DESPERATE HOURS (1990)

ON THE NICKEL (1980)

THE STONE KILLER (1973)

COOL HAND LUKE (1967)