Scott Wilson

March 29, 1942 - October 6, 2018 Thomasville, Georgia, USA
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Scott Wilson (March 29, 1942 – October 6, 2018) was an American film and television actor. Wilson has more than 50 film credits from the 1960s to the 2010s, including In the Heat of the Night, In Cold Blood, The Great Gatsby, Dead Man Walking, Pearl Harbor, and Junebug.In 1980, Wilson received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role in The Ninth Configuration.From 2011 to 2013, Wilson was a main cast member on the AMC television series, The Walking Dead,in which he played veterinarian and Greene family patriarch Hershel Greene. Wilson was well-known especially for his recurring role on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as casino mogul Sam Braun, the father of investigator Catherine Willows.

His titles like The Last Samurai, Hostiles, and Monster - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 20, 2026

Watched: 0/60
Weighted avg: 6.40 /10
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    The Last Samurai
    2003December 2003 by Edward Zwick
    Minor role as Ambassador Swanbeck
    Minor role as Ambassador Swanbeck
    7.26 Excellent--
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    Hostiles
    2017December 2017 by Scott Cooper
    Supporting as Cyrus Lounde
    Supporting as Cyrus Lounde
    6.52 Good-
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    Monster
    2003December 2003 by Patty Jenkins
    Minor role as Horton / Last "John"
    Minor role as Horton / Last "John"
    6.80 Good+
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    The Host Korean
    2006July 2006 by Bong Joon Ho
    Minor role as Douglas
    Minor role as Douglas
    6.55 Good-
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    5
    Judge Dredd
    1995June 1995 by Danny Cannon
    Minor role as Pa Angel
    Minor role as Pa Angel
    5.36 Okay-
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    The Heartbreak Kid
    2007October 2007 by Peter Farrelly
    Supporting as Boo
    Supporting as Boo
    5.25 Okay-
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    G.I. Jane
    1997August 1997 by Ridley Scott
    Minor role as C.O. Salem
    Minor role as C.O. Salem
    6.03 Okay++
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    8
    Big Stan
    2007November 2007 by Rob Schneider
    Supporting as Warden Gasque
    Supporting as Warden Gasque
    6.20 Good--
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    Dead Man Walking
    1995December 1995 by Tim Robbins
    Supporting as Chaplain Farley
    Supporting as Chaplain Farley
    6.90 Good+
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    In the Heat of the Night
    1967August 1967 by Norman Jewison
    Supporting as Harvey Oberst
    Supporting as Harvey Oberst
    7.29 Excellent--
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    The Animal
    2001June 2001 by Luke Greenfield
    Minor role as Mayor
    Minor role as Mayor
    4.64 Mediocre+
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    The Exorcist III
    1990August 1990 by William Peter Blatty
    Supporting as Dr. Temple
    Supporting as Dr. Temple
    5.82 Okay+
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    In Cold Blood
    1967December 1967 by Richard Brooks
    Starring as Richard 'Dick' Hickcock
    Starring as Richard 'Dick' Hickcock
    7.05 Good++
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    Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
    2006August 2006 by Scott Glosserman
    Supporting as Eugene
    Supporting as Eugene
    5.97 Okay++
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    The Right Stuff
    1983October 1983 by Philip Kaufman
    Minor role as Scott Crossfield
    Minor role as Scott Crossfield
    6.99 Good+
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    The Great Gatsby
    1974March 1974 by Jack Clayton
    Supporting as George Wilson
    Supporting as George Wilson
    5.82 Okay+
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    The Way of the Gun
    2000September 2000 by Christopher McQuarrie
    Supporting as Hale Chidduck
    Supporting as Hale Chidduck
    5.88 Okay+
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    Young Guns II
    1990August 1990 by Geoff Murphy
    Minor role as Governor Lewis Wallace
    Minor role as Governor Lewis Wallace
    6.07 Okay++
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    The Ninth Configuration
    1980February 1980 by William Peter Blatty
    Starring as Capt. Billy Cutshaw
    Starring as Capt. Billy Cutshaw
    5.98 Okay++
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    Johnny Handsome
    1989September 1989 by Walter Hill
    Supporting as Mikey Chalmette
    Supporting as Mikey Chalmette
    5.90 Okay++
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    Junebug
    2005August 2005 by Phil Morrison
    Supporting as Eugene
    Supporting as Eugene
    6.09 Okay++
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    Shiloh
    1996November 1996 by Chip Rosenbloom
    Lead role as Judd Travers
    Lead role as Judd Travers
    5.55 Okay
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    Clay Pigeons
    1998September 1998 by David Dobkin
    Supporting as Sheriff Dan Mooney
    Supporting as Sheriff Dan Mooney
    5.77 Okay+
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    Pure Luck
    1991August 1991 by Nadia Tass
    Supporting as Frank Grimes
    Supporting as Frank Grimes
    5.32 Okay-
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    The New Centurions
    1972August 1972 by Richard Fleischer
    Supporting as Gus
    Supporting as Gus
    6.12 Good--
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    The Walking Dead: The Return
    2024February 2024 by Jes Thorud
    Minor role as Hershel Greene (archive footage)
    Minor role as Hershel Greene (archive footage)
    6.70 Good
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    Malone
    1987May 1987 by Harley Cokeliss
    Supporting as Paul Barlow
    Supporting as Paul Barlow
    5.70 Okay+
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    Castle Keep
    1969July 1969 by Sydney Pollack
    Supporting as Cpl. Clearboy
    Supporting as Cpl. Clearboy
    5.51 Okay
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    The Grissom Gang
    1971May 1971 by Robert Aldrich
    Starring as Slim Grissom
    Starring as Slim Grissom
    6.10 Okay++
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    Flesh and Bone
    1993November 1993 by Steve Kloves
    Minor role as Elliot
    Minor role as Elliot
    5.63 Okay
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    31
    Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
    1995March 1995 by Jeremiah S. Chechik
    Minor role as Zeb
    Minor role as Zeb
    5.82 Okay+
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    The Jack Bull
    1999April 1999 by John Badham
    Minor role as Governor
    Minor role as Governor
    5.98 Okay++
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    Radio Free Albemuth
    2010February 2010 by John Alan Simon
    Supporting as President Fremont
    Supporting as President Fremont
    5.39 Okay-
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    The Gypsy Moths
    1969August 1969 by John Frankenheimer
    Supporting as Malcolm Webson
    Supporting as Malcolm Webson
    5.75 Okay+
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    A Year of the Quiet Sun Polish
    1984September 1984 by Krzysztof Zanussi
    Starring as Norman
    Starring as Norman
    6.01 Okay++
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    Come Early Morning
    2006January 2006 by Joey Lauren Adams
    Supporting as Lowell Fowler
    Supporting as Lowell Fowler
    5.51 Okay
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    Saving Shiloh
    2006April 2006 by Sandy Tung
    Lead role as Judd Travers
    Lead role as Judd Travers
    6.02 Okay++
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    The Aviator
    1985March 1985 by George T. Miller
    Supporting as Jerry Stiller
    Supporting as Jerry Stiller
    5.67 Okay
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    Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season
    1999July 1999 by Sandy Tung
    Starring as Judd Travers
    Starring as Judd Travers
    5.81 Okay+
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    Blue City
    1986May 1986 by Michelle Manning
    Supporting as Perry Kerch
    Supporting as Perry Kerch
    5.29 Okay-
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    41
    The Tracker
    1988March 1988 by John Guillermin
    Starring as John 'Red Jack' Stillwell
    Starring as John 'Red Jack' Stillwell
    5.87 Okay+
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    Lolly-Madonna XXX
    1973February 1973 by Richard C. Sarafian
    Supporting as Thrush Feather
    Supporting as Thrush Feather
    5.78 Okay+
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    The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
    2017October 2017 by Tom Sheppard
    Minor role as Hershel Greene (voice)
    Minor role as Hershel Greene (voice)
    6.27 Good--
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    Dorfman in Love
    2013March 2013 by Brad Leong
    Minor role as Winston Cooke Sr.
    Minor role as Winston Cooke Sr.
    5.79 Okay+
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    Open Window
    2006September 2006 by Mia Goldman
    Supporting as Eddie
    Supporting as Eddie
    5.65 Okay
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    Coastlines
    2002January 2002 by Victor Nuñez
    Supporting as Pa Mann
    Supporting as Pa Mann
    5.64 Okay
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    The Grass Harp
    1996October 1996 by Charles Matthau
    Minor role as Eugene Fenwick
    Minor role as Eugene Fenwick
    5.76 Okay+
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    South of Heaven, West of Hell
    2000January 2000 by Dwight Yoakam
    Minor role
    Minor role
    5.46 Okay
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    Femme Fatale
    1991March 1991 by Andre R. Guttfreund
    Supporting as Dr. Beaumont
    Supporting as Dr. Beaumont
    5.47 Okay
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    For Sale by Owner
    2009October 2009 by Robert J. Wilson
    Supporting as Doktor Banks
    Supporting as Doktor Banks
    5.43 Okay-
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    Our God's Brother
    1997June 1997 by Krzysztof Zanussi
    Lead role as Adam Chmielowski, Brother Albert
    Lead role as Adam Chmielowski, Brother Albert
    Needs more reviews
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    Mother
    1995January 1995 by Frank LaLoggia
    Supporting as Dr. Chase
    Supporting as Dr. Chase
    5.82 Okay+
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    53
    Saving Grace B. Jones
    2009March 2009 by Connie Stevens
    Supporting as Reverend Potter
    Supporting as Reverend Potter
    5.79 Okay+
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    54
    Don't Let Go
    2002March 2002 by Max Myers
    Lead role as Jimmy Ray Stevens
    Lead role as Jimmy Ray Stevens
    Needs more reviews
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    55
    Bark!
    2002January 2002 by Kasia Adamik
    Supporting as Harold
    Supporting as Harold
    Needs more reviews
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    56
    The Passover Plot
    1976October 1976 by Michael Campus
    Supporting as Judah
    Supporting as Judah
    Needs more reviews
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    Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold Story
    1993January 1993 by William A. Graham
    Supporting as Vernon Presley
    Supporting as Vernon Presley
    Needs more reviews
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    58
    The Sensation of Sight
    2006August 2006 by Aaron J. Wiederspahn
    Supporting as Tucker
    Supporting as Tucker
    Needs more reviews
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    The Debtors
    1999September 1999 by Evi Quaid
    Minor role
    Minor role
    Needs more reviews
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    60
    The Illegal Spanish
    1979February 1979 by Arturo Ripstein
    Minor role as Police officer
    Minor role as Police officer
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Rod Steiger 4 titles
Stacy Keach 3 titles
Ann Dowd 3 titles
Kris Kristofferson 2 titles
Rob Schneider 3 titles
George C. Scott 2 titles
Burt Lancaster 2 titles
Sidney Poitier 1 title
Mark Moses 1 title