Walsh won an Independent Spirit Award for his performance in the Coen Brothers film.
M. Emmet Walsh, best known for his work as private detective Loren Visser inBlood Simple,has died.
He was 88 years old.
M. Emmet Walsh.Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
A representative for Walsh confirmed toEntertainment Weeklythat he died Tuesday in Vermont as a result of cardiac arrest.
His body of work includes 119 feature films and over 250 television production credits.
After graduating in 1961, he began pursuing work on the stage and in local summer stock.
M. Emmet Walsh in ‘Blood Simple’.Circle Films/ Everett
“I want to be remembered as a working actor.
Im being paid for what Id do for nothing.”
He is survived by his niece, nephew, and two grandnephews.
