Age, Biography and Wiki

Ray Walston was an American actor and comedian best known for his role as the alien in the 1960s television series My Favorite Martian. He also starred in the musicals Damn Yankees and South Pacific, and appeared in the films The Sting, Popeye, and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Walston was nominated for four Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards during his career. Walston was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 2, 1914. He began his career as a stage actor, appearing in productions of The Front Page and The Little Foxes. He made his Broadway debut in 1938 in the musical Very Warm for May. Walston's film career began in the 1940s, with roles in films such as The Lady from Shanghai and The Seven Year Itch. He also appeared in the classic film The Sting, as well as Popeye and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Walston was nominated for four Emmy Awards for his role as the alien in My Favorite Martian, and won a Tony Award for his performance in the musical Damn Yankees. He also received a Tony nomination for his role in South Pacific. Walston died on January 1, 2001, at the age of 86.

Popular As Herman Walston
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 2 November 1914
Birthday 2 November
Birthplace New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Date of death 1 January, 2001
Died Place Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 2 November. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 87 years old group.

Ray Walston Height, Weight & Measurements

At 87 years old, Ray Walston height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Ray Walston's Wife?

His wife is Ruth Calvert (3 November 1943 - 1 January 2001) ( his death) ( 1 child)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Ruth Calvert (3 November 1943 - 1 January 2001) ( his death) ( 1 child)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Ray Walston Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ray Walston worth at the age of 87 years old? Ray Walston’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Ray Walston's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Actor

Ray Walston Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

2000

His last screen appearance was in the October 15, 2000 season premiere of Touched by an Angel (1994) as a wealthy entrepreneur who disinherits his materialistic son to teach him that there are more valuable things in life than money.

1995

Won two Emmy Awards (1995, 1996) for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series as Henry Bone on the drama series Picket Fences (1992).

1992

He has won a Tony Award for his performance as the Devil in Broadway's "Damn Yankees", two Emmy Awards for Picket Fences (1992), and become a household name playing the extraterrestrial "Uncle Martin" on My Favorite Martian (1963).

1982

Along with Vincent Schiavelli, he is one of only two actors to appear in both Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) and the subsequent television adaptation Fast Times (1986).

1964

Replaced Peter Sellers in Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) after Sellers had suffered a heart attack mere weeks into the production.

1960

Had appeared in two Best Picture Academy Award winners: The Apartment (1960) and The Sting (1973).

1956

Won Broadway's 1956 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for "Damn Yankees!", a role he recreated in the film version of the same name, Damn Yankees (1958).

1945

Ray Walston started his acting career as a spear carrier with a local stock company. When the family moved to Houston, Texas, Walston's father wanted to teach him the oil business, but Walston instead joined a traveling repertory company (selling tickets as well as acting). He went on to associate with Margo Jones at the Houston Civic Theater for six years, then spent three seasons with the Cleveland Playhouse before arriving in New York in 1945.