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My Take
Walter is the kind of actor whose name you may not know but whose face you absolutely do. He is a quintessential 'that guy' character actor, the guy directors call when they need a scene quietly stolen. His Miller in Repo Man delivering the plate-of-shrimp cosmic-unconsciousness monologue is one of the great weirdo moments in 1980s cult cinema, and his Bob the Goon in Tim Burton's Batman is small but indelible. I love performers like him who build entire careers out of texture and oddity rather than star power. Decades deep, he is a reminder that supporting players are the connective tissue of film.
Overview
Tracey Walter (born November 25, 1947) is an American character actor from Jersey City, New Jersey. Over a long career he has appeared in scores of films and television series, often in eccentric or offbeat supporting roles. He is widely recognized for parts in films such as Repo Man, Batman, and Something Wild, and has also done voice work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tracey Walter
- Name (Japanese)
- トレイシー・ウォルター
- Reading
- とれいしー・うぉるたー
- Born
- November 25, 1947 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Boar
- Origin
- Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- Television actor / Film actor / Voice actor
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tracey Walter born?
Born November 25, 1947 (age 78).
Where is Tracey Walter from?
Tracey Walter is from Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
What does Tracey Walter do?
Tracey Walter works as Television actor, Film actor, Voice actor.
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