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 | USA |
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Ray Walston Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Ray Walston height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .
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| 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)
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| 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 USA. We have estimatedRay 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
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Timeline
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.
Won two Emmy Awards (1995, 1996) for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series as Henry Bone on the drama series Picket Fences (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).
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).
Replaced Peter Sellers in Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) after Sellers had suffered a heart attack mere weeks into the production.
Had appeared in two Best Picture Academy Award winners: The Apartment (1960) and The Sting (1973).
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).
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.
