
John Walsh
Acting
Born: 1945-12-26 · Auburn, New York, USA
Biography
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 evidence was reporte
🎬 Movies (11)

America's Most Wanted: John Walsh's Dirty Dozen
2025
Himself

She Made Them Do It
2012
Self

The Safe Side: Internet Safety
2006
Self

Mafia Doctor
2003
Police Captain

Wrongfully Accused
1998
Self

Safety Patrol!
1998
John Walsh

If Looks Could Kill
1996
Himself

Springfield's Most Wanted
1995
Self

Jesuit Joe
1991
Le capitaine Fox

Amazons
1984
Reporter

Special Bulletin
1983
📺 TV Shows (20)

American Murder: Gabby Petito
2025
Self - Former Host, America's Most Wanted (archive footage)

America's Most Wanted
2021
Self - Host

Tamron Hall
2019
Self - Guest

In Pursuit with John Walsh
2019
Self - Host

The Hunt with John Walsh
2014
Himself - Host

Cold Justice
2013
Host

John Doe
2002
Self

Big Wolf on Campus
1999
Large Guard

The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
John Walsh

The View
1997
Self

KaBlam!
1996
Snuppa (voice)
Sniz and Fondue
1996

E! True Hollywood Story
1996

Kenan & Kel
1996
America's Criminals Host

Forensic Files
1996
Self

Eek! The Cat
1992
John Walsh (voice)

Cops
1989

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self - Guest

America's Most Wanted
1988
Himself - Host

Knots Landing
1979
Art director