Keith Walker (writer)

Keith Walker (June 29, 1935 — December 30, 1996) was an American writer, producer, and actor. He co-wrote the screenplay for the film Free Willy, and wrote for television series including The Fall Guy, Emergency!, Quincy, M.E. and M*A*S*H." He wrote 26 episodes of the Rod Serling hosted radio show The Zero Hour, all of them coming in the second, and final, season of the show. He appeared as an actor on television shows Mannix, The Rookies, Mission: Impossible, and Fantasy Island. Walker had a memorable role as Mr. Walsh in the film The Goonies. He was married to actress Peggy Walton-Walker.

Following brief treatment for cancer, Keith Walker died in the Tennessee city of Franklin at the age of 61.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1973	Time to Run
1974	Earthquake	Radio Voice	Voice, Uncredited
1977	Age of Innocence	Soldier	Uncredited
1978	Till Death	Dr. Perkins
1984	Future Schlock	Sgt. Tatts
1985	The Goonies	Mr. Walsh

External links

• Keith Walker at IMDb