Summary
With an incredible career full of acclaimed lead and supporting roles,Walton Gogginshas quietly made a name for himself as one of the greatest actors on television. As a performer equally adept at comedy and drama, seeing Goggins’ name on a cast list was often all the information a viewer needed to be convinced to check out a new show. Goggins has always had the power to win viewers over with his often morally ambiguous portrayals, deeply nuanced characterizations, and laugh-out-loud impeccable comedic timing.
Goggins’ television choices have been vast and varied, and he’s never been afraid to take risks with the kind of characters he plays. From giving his voice to animated series, incredible collaborations with comedians like Danny McBride, and being part of some of the most acclaimed television series of all time, Goggins has often been the best thing about many of the shows he has appeared in. WhileGoggins has had many incredible film rolesit was on television where he has done a lot of his best work.
15Deep State (2018 - 2019)
Walton Goggins as Nathan Miller
Walton Goggins joined the British espionage thriller seriesDeep Statefor its second seasonin 2019 as the ex-CIA operative Nathan Miller. As a spy story about operatives being drawn back into one last job only to be unable to return to their old lives,Deep Statesuffered from having a well-trodden premise and lackluster writing. Although Goggins was an enjoyable addition to the cast in its sophomore season, he wasn’t enough to save this cliche-ridden story, whose biggest fault was that it was just forgettable.
14Six (2017 - 2018)
Walton Goggins as Richard ‘Rip’ Taggart
The History Channel military dramaSixfeaturedWalton Goggins as the supporting character Rip Taggart, the former Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator of the counter-terrorism unit SEAL Team Six. With well-crafted action and enjoyable characters,Sixwas perfectly watchable but lacked the bite of a more engaging series that covered similar ground, such asHomeland. Joe Manganiello was reportedly initially cast as Rip Taggart but dropped out for health reasons (viaDeadline), and Goggins was brought in as his replacement, which led to two full episodes requiring reshoots.
13In The Heat Of The Night
Walton Goggins as Football Teammate / Darrell / Robbie Jeffries / Garth Warkins
From 1989 to 1992, WaltonGoggins appeared as four characters in the police proceduralIn the Heat of the Night. Released well before Goggins had achieved the type of recognizability he has now, it seemed the producers assumed nobody would notice his consistent but varied appearances. With just minor roles,In the Heat of the Nightfeatured Goggins first as an uncredited footballer before he was upgraded to named characters. While it’s interesting to watch Goggins perform in the earliest days of his career, these were minor roles considering what he later achieved.
12I’m A Virgo (2023)
Walton Goggins as Jay Whittle / The Hero
After his exciting directional debut withSorry to Bother You, rapper-turned-writer Boots Riley returned with the Prime Video seriesI’m a Virgo, an absurdist comedy that featured Walton Goggins in a secondary role. AlthoughI’m a Virgo, primarily followed Cootie (Jharrel Jerome), as a shy 13-foot tall teenage boy, the series was littered with unique characters such as Goggins, a billionaire who acted as a local superhero.I’m a Virgowas an unusual series that would definitely appeal to fans of Riley’s debut.
I’m a Virgo
Cast
I’m a Virgo is a surreal comedy series created for Prime Video by writer-director Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and follows a 13-foot-tall young Black man named Cootie. Hidden away from society, Cootie finally emerges into the public in his hometown of Oakland, California, and ultimately experiences the duality of life while navigating the trials and tribulations of being human with a unique twist.
11The Unicorn (2019 - 2021)
Walton Goggins as Wade
The funny and oddly sentimental sitcomThe Unicornshowcased a new side of Walton Goggins’s unique talentsas Goggins played a widowed man who found himself back on the dating market. As a series that walked the fine line between comedy and drama,The Unicornhas a unique charm as a father tries to carve out new meaning for himself while doing right by his kids. Sadly, it didn’t reach a huge audience while on the air, but it’s a definitive must-watch for those fond of Goggins’ unique comedic sensibilities.
The Unicorn
A widower is eager to move on from the most difficult year of his life, only to realize he’s utterly unprepared to raise his two daughters on his own and equally unprepared for the dating world where he’s suddenly a hot commodity.
10The Last Days Of Ptolemy Gray (2022)
Walton Goggins as Dr. Rubin
The Last Days of Ptolemy Graywas a unique drama that starred Samuel L. Jackson as a 91-year-old man with dementia who temporarily regained his memory and used his limited time to investigate the death of his nephew.Walton Goggins played Dr. Rubin, the physician who assists in Gray’s experimental treatment, and more than delivered in this supporting role. But make no mistake, the reason to check outThe Last Days of Ptolemy Graywas Jackson’s extraordinary performance, as this ranked amongJackson’s greatest roles ever.
9George & Tammy (2022 - 2023)
Walton Goggins as Earl “Peanutt” Montgomery
The tumultuous relationship of country music legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette was explored in the excellent miniseries George & Tammy, where Walton Goggins played George’s best friend and fellow country singer Peanutt Montgomery. The strange and chaotic world of country music suited Goggins’s talents, as he played the role of a man caught in the middle to perfection.George & Tammywas a strong biopic with a talented castthat highlighted the hectic circumstances that some of the most beautiful country ballads of all time were born out of.
8Justified: City Primeval (2023)
Walton Goggins as Boyd Crowder
In 2023, Walton Goggins reprised one of his most acclaimed roles as Boyd Crowder in the miniseriesJustified: City Primeval, which continued the story of Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant). Although Goggins only appeared as a special guest star in one episode of the revival series, it was interesting to see Boyd in a Kentucky penitentiary speaking to fellow inmates about how he has changed his ways.Boyd’s appearance was only brief, but it was a real highlight ofJustified: City Primevalfor long-time lovers of the original series.
Justified: City Primeval
Justified: City Primeval is the revival sequel series to the original show that ran for six seasons between 2010 to 2015. The sequel series was announced in January 2022 with Timothy Olyphant returning as US Marshal Raylan Givens. The new series takes Givens to Detroit to help local police in a dangerous manhunt.
7Invincible (2021 - Present)
Walton Goggins as Cecil Stedman
Walton Goggins has always been a man of many talents, and he’s extended his impressive repertoire to adult animation with his role in the Prime Video superhero seriesInvincible.Goggins played Cecil Stedman, the director of the Global Defense Agency, a group that organizes superhero responses worldwide. With a talented voice cast including acclaimed actors such as Sandra Oh and J.K. Simmons, Goggins was an important addition to this fantastic, character-driven superhero show based on the Image Comics series of the same name.
Invincible
Based on the comic book character by Robert Kirkman, Invincible follows Mark Grayson, a seventeen-year-old who leads a seemingly average life save for the fact that he lives behind the shadow of his superhero father, Omni-Man. Mark goes on to develop superhuman abilities, but he must also learn that his father’s legacy isn’t as glitzy and glamorous as he’s been led to believe.
6Sons Of Anarchy (2008 - 2014)
Walton Goggins as Venus Van Dam
In a career full of unique roles, one of the most memorable was Walton Goggins as Venus Van Dam, a transgender escort in the motorcycle dramaSons of Anarchy. Introduced in Season 5,Venus became an ally of the SAMCRO bike gangand soon began a romance with Tig Trager, leading to severalperfect Tig and Venus moments. As a mostly sweet Southern lady, Goggins played Venus with depth and nuance in a way that felt respectful of the transgender community as her continued association with the SAMCRO even went a long way to overcoming the fictional character’s prejudices.
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy is centered around the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original (SAMCRO), exploring the tensions between President Clay and Vice President Jax in the town of Charming. The narrative focuses on their differing visions for the club’s operations, blending legal and illegal enterprises.
