Walton Goggins
Walton Goggins is an American actor best known for his profound portrayals of complex Southern characters. His career highlights include standout roles in the TV series The Shield and Justified, as well as significant parts in films like Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight.
Most recently, Goggins has been known for his leading roll in the Amazon Prime TV series Fallout, alongside Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, and Aaron Moten. He also currently stars in the HBO series The Righteous Gemstones with Danny McBride, John Goodman, Adam Devine, Edi Patterson, and Cassidy Freeman.
Goggins’ career trajectory took a definitive turn with his role as Detective Shane Vendrell in The Shield, a character that was initially meant to be short-lived but was extended due to Goggins’ compelling performance. This role effectively launched him into the spotlight. He continued to garner acclaim with his portrayal of Boyd Crowder in Justified, another character that was expanded due to the strength of his performance.
Other notable actors he’s worked with include Timothy Olyphant in Justified, Alicia Vikander in Tomb Raider, and his part in Quentin Tarantino’s ensemble for The Hateful Eight and Django Unchained showcase just some of his acting versatility.