Where is Ray Walston now? Height, Salary, Ethnicity, Net Worth



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Ray Walston was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 2, 1914. His parents were Ray Walston, Sr. and Alma Walston. He had two brothers, Robert and William. Walston’s father died when he was just a year old, and his mother remarried when he was three. Walston’s early education took place in New Orleans public schools. He began acting in school plays in the seventh grade. In high school, he was active in sports and was a member of the track team. After graduation, Walston attended Tulane University on a track scholarship. He left Tulane after one year to pursue a career in acting.

Walston’s first professional acting job was with a touring company of the musical “Oklahoma!” He later moved to New York City, where he appeared in several Broadway productions. In 1955, Walston starred in the Broadway production of “The Pajama Game.” The following year, he reprised his role in the film version of the musical.

Walston’s breakout role came in the 1960s television series “My Favorite Martian.” He played the title character, an extraterrestrial who takes on the form of a human man. The show was a hit, and Walston became a household name. He went on to star in several films, including “The Sting” (1973) and “Popeye” (1980).

In the 1980s, Walston returned to television with a starring role in the sitcom “Too Close for Comfort.” He also appeared in several made-for-television movies. In 2001, Walston was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He died of natural causes on January 1, 2001, at the age of 86.

Walston was married three times. His first wife was Ruth Woodbury; they were married from 1940 until her death in 1966. Walston’s second wife was Bette Davis; they were married from 1969 until her death in 1992. Walston’s third wife was Kathryn Hays; they were married from 1994 until his death in 2001. He had no children.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia