Biography
John Walsh
Acting
John Edward Walsh Jr. (born December 26, 1945) is an American television personality, criminal investigator, victim rights advocate, as well as the host and creator of the TV show America's Most Wanted. Walsh is known for his anti-crime activism, becoming involved following the abduction and brutal murder of his son Adam in 1981 (he was their only child at the time). Convicted serial killer Ottis Toole confessed to Adam's murder, but was never convicted of the crime because…
Career works
33
Movies
11
Series
22
Career average
6.5/10
Birth date
12/26/1945
Place of birth
Auburn, New York, USA
Filmography highlights
Movies
America's Most Wanted: John Walsh's Dirty Dozen
2025
She Made Them Do It
2012 · 5.9
The Safe Side: Internet Safety
2006 · 8.0
Mafia Doctor
2003 · 5.7
Wrongfully Accused
1998 · 6.0
Safety Patrol!
1998 · 4.8
If Looks Could Kill
1996 · 3.3
Springfield's Most Wanted
1995 · 9.0
Jesuit Joe
1991 · 6.7
Amazons
1984 · 5.0
Special Bulletin
1983 · 7.0
Series
American Murder: Gabby Petito
2025 · 7.2
America's Most Wanted
2021 · 5.2
Tamron Hall
2019 · 4.7
In Pursuit with John Walsh
2019 · 7.5
The Hunt with John Walsh
2014 · 6.4
Cold Justice
2013 · 7.5
John Doe
2002 · 7.3
Big Wolf on Campus
1999 · 7.3
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997 · 6.8
The View
1997 · 4.3
KaBlam!
1996 · 7.0
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Sniz and Fondue
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
1996 · 8.2
Kenan & Kel
1996 · 8.1
Forensic Files
1996 · 7.9