Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1971-11-10
- Born Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Also Known As:
Walt Goggins, 華頓・哥金斯, ウォルトン・ゴギンス, 월턴 고긴스, 華頓哥金斯, Волтон Гоггінс, والتون گاگینز
Walton Goggins
Walton Goggins is an American actor born on November 10, 1971, in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Lithia Springs, Georgia. He began his acting career in the late 1980s and gained significant recognition for his complex and often morally ambiguous characters. Goggins is widely celebrated for his television roles, including the corrupt detective Shane Vendrell in The Shield (2002–2008), the charismatic antagonist Boyd Crowder in Justified (2010–2015), and the unhinged Lee Russell in Vice Principals (2016–2017). More recently, he has garnered acclaim for his portrayal of "Baby" Billy Freeman in The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present) and Cooper Howard/The Ghoul in the critically acclaimed series Fallout (2024–present).Beyond television, Goggins has a substantial film career, often collaborating with renowned directors. His notable film credits include Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained (2012) and The Hateful Eight (2015), Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012), Predators (2010), Tomb Raider (2018), and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018). He also played a role in the 2024 film Queen of the Ring. In 2001, Goggins co-produced and starred in the short film The Accountant, which won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Known for his versatility and ability to embody a wide range of characters, Goggins has become a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry. He was married to Leanne Knight until her death in 2004, and later married producer Nadia Conners in 2011, with whom he has a son.
