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Walton Sanders Goggins Jr.American actor and producer
Date of Birth: 10.11.1971
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Acting Career
- Filmography
- Directing and Production
- Personal Life
- Political and Environmental Activism
- Current Projects
Early Life and Education
Walter Goggins Sanders was born on November 10, 1971, in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Lithia Springs, Georgia, in an 1880s farmhouse that was renovated. At the age of 12, he serendipitously wandered into Shea Griffin's office and expressed his desire to become an actor. He later graduated from Lithia Springs High School in 1989.
Acting Career
Goggins began his career with small roles in obscure films. While working on "Murder in Mississippi," he met Ray McKinnon, who would become a frequent collaborator. In 1990, Goggins moved to Los Angeles, and his career began to gain momentum.
From 1992 to 2000, Goggins appeared in seven films in minor roles. In 2001, he ventured into producing with the short film "The Accountant." The film won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, though Goggins is not listed as an official winner.
Goggins' breakout role came in the television series "The Shield." In an interview after filming, he recounted a childhood story in which he lost his teeth in a baseball game and faced a lengthy recovery. The incident inspired his bright and distinctive smile.
Filmography
Goggins has starred in numerous films, including "The Bourne Identity" (2002), "Veronica Mars" (2007), and "Django Unchained" (2012). He received critical acclaim for his role as Sheriff Chris Mannix in Quentin Tarantino's "The Hateful Eight" (2015).
Directing and Production
In addition to acting, Goggins has also directed and produced several films. Along with his partner Ray McKinnon, he founded the production company Ginny Mule Pictures. They have released four films together: "The Accountant" (2001), "Crystal" (2004), "Randy and the Mob" (2006), and "That Evening Sun" (2009).
Personal Life
Goggins' personal life has been marked by both success and tragedy. His first wife, Lynn, committed suicide after a long struggle with depression. He currently resides with his wife, director and screenwriter Nadia Conners.
Political and Environmental Activism
Goggins is a vocal supporter of the Democratic Party and has actively campaigned for candidates such as Barack Obama. He also works with various environmental and humanitarian organizations and has expressed concern about ecological issues.
Current Projects
After collaborating with Quentin Tarantino, Goggins starred in the television series "Six" (2017) as Richard "Rip" Taggart. He has several upcoming film projects in the works, including "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" (2018), "Tomb Raider" (2018), "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (2018), and "The Unicorn" (TBD).
